Prediction: Uconn 87 UCLA 56

[Tonyc]

Many of you are nervous and doubtful UConn will win without Lou. You think we might struggle. Im not. Z at 6'6 will cause problems for UCLA. UCLA is a very good team but there is no way, player for player on defense they can guard UConn. Yeah we will be down a player off the bench. That could be a problem if we get in foul trouble but when was the last time we were in foul trouble? Im not really concerned. It will be a hard fought game at UCLA but we will win and win big because of defense. Remember a few years ago we took on a brutal schedule without Bria Hartley and KML and it wasnt close. Always be positive. This UConn team is a monster team. We are too quick too very very quick for UCLA. Canada is quick and Billings is quick and they will get some points but Geno has a game plan and the girls play that plan so relax and enjoy and if it gets tight have an adult beverage. UCLA had a great game against Baylor. They played their hearts out. Geno in the papers said alot of nice things about UCLA and Im sure UCLAs confidence is through the roof. They may come out on fire but once UConns defense settles in turn out the lights. If you all think this is Geno best team or close to it dont worry. If you dont I will sell you a life insurance policy and collect my money on Wednesday. Only kiddling LOL UConn by 20+

 

[HawkHusky]

UCONN 82
UCLA 60

 

[Kaizen]

Interesting :
I think there's a lot of teams out there that are relatively equal to each other," Villanova coach Harry Perretta said after his squad knocked off then-No. 11 Duke. "You got UConn and then a couple of others, it starts narrowing. We proved we can beat a top-20 team today.

Top Dogs: UConn remains No. 1 in AP poll

 

[DaddyChoc]

89-65

 

[Nuyoika]

I will say it will be a close competitive game. UConn 90 UCLA 83.

 

[JordyG]

I've UConn by 18-22. UConn's offense with Z just isn't consistent enough right now to do much better. Unless somehow there is a improvement in their rhythm, their recognition, their reaction and their flow, I don't see more. Now, will this come? Oh yeah baby. In time. Just not by tomorrow.

The caveat is if Dangerous hits her 3's at a high rate, as does Kia. If Pheese snaps out of her offensive funk and Gabby nullifies Billings and cuts out silly TO's. If Z stays out of foul trouble and is the handful she should be against smaller foes, and the team plays consistent defense. Well, it's UConn by 35 at the half.

 

[TitleTown]

UConn 82
UCLA 65

 

[MilfordHusky]

I'm concerned about the flight mostly, but also about UCLA's quickness and Lou's absence. I hope we win by 30, but I'll take a win with a modest margin. Our half court offense has been rough so far. I'll be there and be loud.

 

[eebmg]

I was nervous over the MD game and predicted a close game (< 10 pt win). How great it felt when they blew the handles off of MD early. Keeping with the pattern, and not wanting to disrupt karma, I think it will be a nail-biter UConn 95 UCLA 91 but would welcome an easier game.

 

[Sonny44]

I was nervous over the MD game and predicted a close game (< 10 pt win). How great it felt when they blew the handles off of MD early. Keeping with the pattern, and not wanting to disrupt karma, I think it will be a nail-biter UConn 95 UCLA 91 but would welcome an easier game.

I was also surprised by MD's weaknesses. Or was it us?

I'll go 80 - 60, our gals.

 

[oldude]

No Lou. No problem. The Huskies take down the Bruins 82-62.

 

[rvwsleep]

UCLA has a very good team, as evidenced by beating an admittedly depleted Baylor team by 15.
All of the conditions favor UCLA.
They're more rested then we are, they're playing at home and we will be missing AA KLS. While I expect a UConn win, I don't see a blow out.
UConn 82 -UCLA 72

Ps. If we do win this game by 20+, UConn just might be as good as Tony C thinks they are.

 

[Wbbfan1]

I also expect a reasonably close game. UCLA has speed and athleticism that rivals the UConn players. UConn has the better starting five, even with KLS sitting out. That should be enough for UConn to win the game 79 - 68. I would be concerned if Azura' gets into early foul trouble as I'm not sure Megan Walker is ready for this high profile game in what should be a hostile environment. Gabby will have her hands full with Monique Billings and will Crystal be able to handle Canada to limit her production. UCLA has the players that can beat UConn, IF they can handle UConn's Defensive Pressure. Don't think they will.

 

[HoopsFan21]

72-68 UConn.

 

[huskeynut]

UConn wins 81 - 59. Gabby and Z with double-doubles. Kia will lead our scorers.

 

[JustinesGuy]

Tonight 78-72 uconn.

Home with Lou 88-64 ha.

 

[Husky fanatic]

This one is past my bedtime. While I’m snoozing UCLA will be losing. UConn 85-72 Have fun. Results posted tomorrow

 

[Sonny44]

See Tony's post.

 

[Wbbfan1]

UCLA Stats Page: UCLABruins.com | UCLA Athletics

UConn Stats Page:
http://www.uconnhuskies.com/sports/w-baskbl/stats/2017-2018/teamcume.html

UCLA has 11 players that average double digit minutes each game. Two out of the three games UCLA has played were against teams they completely over matched and that did enable them to play their bench players more.

 

[RSHERMVIKES]

UCONN, 82-67

 

[Suebird10fan]

West Coast trips are tough. UCLA will compete to a degree we haven’t seen yet. I think the team responds but I suspect the top 6 are gonna log a lot of minutes. We win 90-75.

 

[rugbymate]

Last year UCONN went essentially 6 deep against UCLA and was played fairly evenly in the second half. Canada and Billings had great games. We got strong games from Phee, Gabby and Chong. UCLA competed for 40 minutes. They are probably better this year and we are probably about the same due to KLS injury, although having Z in the middle on defense will be very helpful. Close game with tenacious defense from both sides....77-69 UCONN.

 

[mhshuskies]

91-74

 

[RockyMTblue2]

83-65 The UConn Blueshirts.

 

[meyers7]

No chance. UCONN has to travel 3000 miles to play the #4 team on their home court, without KLS, on one days rest (a traveling day). No way, no how. Baby bears pretty easily. 82-69.