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Prediction: Uconn 87 UCLA 56

This may be the toughest game they have this year. I think they will pull it off, but it won't be easy. Both teams have speed and offensive efficiency but I think the Huskies will get enough defensive "stops" to with the game. I see a pretty high scoring affair with UConn winning 93 - 87.

Hope they make their foul shots as that could be the difference tonight.
 
mhshuskies said:
Per Jordan Canada: “This is going to help us later on when we get to February..., so games like this are what are going to help us.” We have heard this kind of talk before. Sounds similar to what other teams say when they really don’t anticipate they will win.
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I agree. Once in a while, it would be refreshing to hear an opponent think they can win. Especially a potential AA on her home court against a team which is not at full strength.
 
Missing an All American isn't great, but we have a deep team this year / Z, MW, Mikayla and an improved Crystal Dangerfield more than make up for Lou's absence - going to go with a 21 point win 88-67.
 
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bags27 said:
warding off all that bad karma, huh? or maybe serious? UConn often has trouble with this type of point guard, and the conditions are pretty tough....
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Have we not learned yet? We still allow those little doubts to creep in? This team is so much better, focused, confident and determined than last year. They will NOT let any team beat them, they will not let any team play close enough to win on a single play or shot. It would be a shock if it is less than a 15 Point spread.
 
meyers7 said:
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.
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Baby Bears easy? When was the last time uconn lost and the other team made it look easy?? Tell me I'm mis reading this?
 
JustinesGuy said:
Baby Bears easy? When was the last time uconn lost and the other team made it look easy?? Tell me I'm mis reading this?
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Miss St did last year at least early on when they were blowing UConn out.
 
UCONN 81
UCLA. 65

This game was a "concern" when schedule published...and being without Lou was a "concern" too. But not so much any more. After watching games this far, I have much less concern. UCLA may be 2nd best team in the country... but they are playing the 1st best tonight.
I am not so concerned about the flight as some are. I understand they flew out Sunday evening to LA so they had opp for rest after arriving, and prob late wake up Monday am. A practice Monday after noon/evening, and late wake up Tuesday. Our Coaches and staff are going to manage the team the right way and they will be ready to play tonight.

Won't be a blow out, and starters will play more of the game tonight, but I believe in Geno and our Huskies!!

Go Huskies!!!!!!
 
JustinesGuy said:
Baby Bears easy? When was the last time uconn lost and the other team made it look easy?? Tell me I'm mis reading this?
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I stand by my prediction.

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meyers7 said:
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.
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JustinesGuy said:
Baby Bears easy? When was the last time uconn lost and the other team made it look easy?? Tell me I'm mis reading this?
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I hate when some people don't recognize a score prediction that is clearly intended and necessary to appease the Mojo gods.
 
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Everyone seems to think Jordin Canada is the 2nd coming of Moriah Jefferson and Monique Billings is Gabby's equal in athleticism. I saw UCLA play at ASU last year. ASU was a lot better last year than they are this year, and they played UCLA a close, low-scoring game, losing by 3 points. Canada was quick, but she's small and light and got pushed around a lot, spent a lot of time dragging herself up off the floor. May be a good matchup for Crystal though. Billings was a good player, and she has height, but she ain't no Gabby by a long shot. As a team UCLA just didn't have the speed and motion of UConn.

Geno will have a plan to take Billings out of the game, we'll live with an 'OK-to- good' performance from Canada, and UCLA will have to pick their poison. UConn with too much poison, 88-72.
 
I think UConn's defense will be the difference maker in this one. Here's why:

Canada averages 8 assists a game (a large share of the 22 a game for UCLA as a team). Geno will have Kia and Dangerfield deny her the ball all night and make someone else make plays. I see the UCLA struggling to get into its offense as a result. Advantage UConn.

UCLA senior Guard Kelli Hayes has had a rough shooting start to the year (.368%). UConn plays excellent defense even when all 5 opposing players can score. If only 4 of the 5 are scoring threats? Look out. Sagging off of Hayes will even further make life difficult for UCLA's posts.

I actually really like UCLA's team and coach. I do think it's important for UConn to get off to a good start, but ultimately I think UConn's defensive pressure will be too much for UCLA. UConn wins it 84-66.
 
The basketball spirits hate hubris...

We have not yet played our best by any stretch... Lou out, Pheesa not dominating as she has, turnovers and missed layups by the bucket-load, first stop on the west coast swing. UCLA can really pull this off in the House that Wooden Built. Fouls to key players may be an issue anticipating super aggressive UCLA play. Last time Billings put up a large double-double 17 and 16; Canada 20 and 11 asts. If our deficient areas suddenly turn around, we win. But is that reasonable given the travel circumstances and lack of practice time since the last game?
UCLA 66 UConn 64

:rolleyes:
 
HoopsFan21 said:
The only Lexington Avenue I know is the one with the 4-5-6 trains.
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Maybe they should change the name from Hunter to UCLA East.
(On the corner of 68 St and Lexington).
 
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JordyG said:
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.
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I agree with all of your "ifs." If they happen, there should be no problem.
 
I have no idea what will happen tonight. Should be a tight first half with UConn up 10. I would love to see the big 3rd quarter push and put the game away. Can we score 30 in the first quarter? 91-69 UConn.
 
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