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Message: [QUOTE="GiladKatzDeli, post: 2428653, member: 5838"] 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. [/QUOTE]