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[QUOTE="bballnut90, post: 2751790, member: 2117"]
Because relative to expectations UCONN had significantly overachieved in 2016-17 with a roster of unproven players and nearly pulled off an incredible undefeated run.  Even with the loss, they overachieved that season.  It was their first NCAA loss in 5 years and was bound to happen at some point.  After the game Geno was smiling in admiration of what just happened.

This past year UCONN was expected to run the table and lost again on a buzzer beater, this time ending Gabby Williams and Kia Nurse’s career.

Which game was more disappointing between the two? Geno’s reaction said 2018. Most fans here would say 2018,

Now in 2019, expectations will be lower compared to last year, but if UCONN doesn’t even make the Final Four for the first time in 12 years with all of their talent and with KLS/Collier being seniors, it’d be far worse than 2018 IMO.

If you want to set the bar low so you can look back and say, “we exceeded expectations this season” then Elite 8 is a great standard to use since you’re 99% going to meet and surpass it.  If you’re looking at a more realistic bar, Final Four is the minimum expectation, championship is the goal.
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