Providence Post Game Thread

[WeAreUCONN]

Silas played like an All-American

I think Silas finally is comfortable in his role and thankfully Hurley allowed him to play most of the game without subbing for him. Obviously, him not being in foul trouble helped.

 

[homunculus]

What a fantastic win. Hearts of lions. That was basketball.

PC couldn’t miss, even guys who had absolutely no business shooting a three, but we just kept rolling with the punches and closed it out when we needed to.

Silas and Braylon are finding their rhythm, watch out.

 

[Tyler2Rings]

The Providence own-strip steal was something

 

[Scottobot]

I think his "D" was just that bad tonight. Hurley saw he needed scoring, but need stops more.

He had some bad turnovers too. I think solo was just flustered there at the end and Hurley saw that.

 

[Chin Diesel]

As beautiful as a leg lamp.

 

[TheShot1990]

Missed the game. Was the D bad? They were 14/24 from 3. Thank goodness we kept pace

You didn't miss much. Was a snoozer

 

[Palatine]

And that my friends is why we watch......

 

[superjohn]

Just got to a tv for overtime. Why was Solo on the bench?

Because he couldn't do anything all game on offense and he wasn't good enough on defense. We needed Jaylin out there.

 

[Hi-Low]

Just got to a tv for overtime. Why was Solo on the bench?

I'm guessing it was Solo's issues on D

 

[NowInStorrs]

Gotta figure Providence had as good a shot as anyone

 

[3rdbass]

Just got to a tv for overtime. Why was Solo on the bench?

He couldn't keep anyone in front of him on D.

 

[Umami Zen]

I agree he needed to, but that's not an easy decision when he's our leading scorer and you're down 9 trying to come back

Dan Hurley sending a message to Solo. Gotta be a two -way player -esp. in crunch time.

 

[LetsGoUC]

4 starters with 20+ points....when has that ever happened???

Silas, AK, Mullins, and Reed (in 2nd half only) were GREAT. championship type of comeback on the road!!

 

[blkknight1]

Stewies efforts won't show up in the box score but his defense helped key that run at tge end of the game.

We are raving at Silas and his performance but I say that the best thing he did all night was stay on the floor. He wasn't in foul trouble for tge first time in a long time. They say the best ability is availability and he ws available tonight.

 

[Hey Adrien!]

Always fun to beat Providence at their Super Bowl.

What a freakin’ boxing match.

 

[jorge34]

I know Stewart won't get the acclaim as he only had 3 points but he was huge on big hustle plays and playing great D. He allowed us to play without Ball. What a game by him and Demary, Mullins. Dawgs. Demary coming out party for sure. He is just solid and he needs to take control of the game. He is the only player who can really find his own offense right now. Mullins will eventually.

Unsung hero. His defense helped turn that game around

 

[huskyfan224]

What a game. Championship level stuff right there, especially when things weren’t going our way most of the night

 

[storrsroars]

I'm guessing it was Solo's issues on D

Or crappy passes.

 

[temery]

Ross played 1 min.

 

[Lefty2one]

Can't remember the last time I rewatched a regular season game but this bad boy will be on my TV again in the next few days.

 

[HooperScooper]

Well at least our offense rating will go up on Kenpom.

I was thinking the same thing. But the defense will take a hit.

Offense up to 19 from 23. Defense down to 5 from 3. Now 8 overall. How did Duke pass us? They blow.

2026 Pomeroy College Basketball Ratings

 

[TheHorde]

Does anyone know the single game UConn assist record?? Can’t be much more than 15?

I don’t remember Kemba or Bazz having more though I guess it’s possible without looking it up

 

[3rdbass]

Stewies efforts won't show up in the box score but his defense helped key that run at tge end of the game.

We are raving at Silas and his performance but I say that the best thing he did all night was stay on the floor. He wasn't in foul trouble for tge first time in a long time. They say the best ability is availability and he ws available tonight.

He had to as Smith was awful again. No D and dribbling too much when in there. Smith needs to settle down on offense and play smarter and learn to pass the ball earlier in the shot clock.

 

[willie99]

Amazing

Conference rival gave us their best shot in their building and WE WON

I've seen us lose many games in these spots over the years. Some were blowouts

But this team is special

 

[HooperScooper]

Four 20 point scorers. Demery - 23 points, 15 assists ONE turnover.

Anyone know the last time UConn had 4 20 point scorers in a Big East game before tonight?

 

[TRest]

Something about those games where you think it's over and somehow you pull off the miracle comeback. It felt like PC gave us 10 chances in the last ten to try and make a comeback and it wasn't until under 2-3 minutes that we did.

Silas was unreal. We can thank him for that one.

A lot of question marks coming out of that one. You can see who Dan Hurley has confidence in when the game is on the line. The rotation really tightened up. Smith & Reibe were out there sparingly. Solo obviously earned his spot on the bench.

Solo will be back, he was just killing us on the defensive side.

 

[KingAG]

I guess we’re a good shooting team again as well. Shooting for us has been trending up outside of the Marquette game

We went 18-32. That’s absurd

 

[ec33]

Ashamed to say this but: What?

 

[Chin Diesel]

Chin with the new avatar, me likey!

Providence was just too high strung.

 

[JustbrewitMan]

I love that Hurley chose to basically let the starters (minus Ball) try to dig themselves out of the hole they made for themselves in the first ~3/4 of the game.

This game will pay dividends down the road. As much as or even more than Michigan’s 2pt escape last night. ;-)

It’s happened in three straight games now and is our main weakness on defense…we are slow to get back in transition and teams are dribbling it down our throat constantly.

I’m sure it’s something the staff will be working on…at least they better be ;-)