Score prediction thread for Temple

[Carnac]

One must remember, and take into consideration that the success and lofty scores UConn's opponents put up, were not put on on teams that play "UConn" type defense. Few teams score their average when they face UConn. Also when figuring a UConn opponent's final score, we must try and figure out how many minutes the bench players will be on the floor in the 4th quarter, and adjust our final scores accordingly. The bench players may allow the other team to score an additional 8-12 points that the starters would not have. We saw that their last time against ECU. It's not unusual for a team to match UConn basket for basket (or more) after the starters go to the bench.

 

[tonehill68]

I have 86-52 Connecticut of course. With Gabby having another huge game.

 

[Geew1992]

Butler needs to get it going. Too many times I see Butler receive an entry pass in the paint, only to pass it back out without even looking at the basket. Gabby got her 10th assist to complete her triple double last time out when she passed it to Butler in the paint who then pivoted to face the basket, and banked in a nice little 8 footer that she made look real easy.

Butler has a very nice mid-range shot. Seldom does she take a bad shot. She needs to look for it more. Most of the time, when a guard passes the ball to a post player in the paint, they don't want the ball back. Why pass the ball out to a player that's further away from the basket than YOU are? You're 6'5" and you have a real nice touch around the basket, SHOOT THE BALL!!!

Yes...her hesitation!! My daughter was doing the same thing. (No she's not 6'5). It was driving me crazy!! I finally sat with her and said shoot the damn ball!! You guys aren't going to win if you aren't going to shoot. She's been on a tear ever since!

Nat didn't hesitate last game. Looked pretty agaressive. Hopefully that's the beginning.

 

[Kaizen]

UConn 88 - 58

 

[Striper69]

Temple pulls the upset of the year- Temple 65- UCONN 63...

 

[MilfordHusky]

UConn 81-48. Danger 10 min. Bent makes a couple shots. Nat got 10 min. Kyra another 10 min and 4 pts.

Crystal's limit will be 15 minutes,

 

[Geew1992]

Temple pulls the upset of the year- Temple 65- UCONN 63...

That maybe the upset of the century

 

[WestCoastPup]

UConn 88 - Temple 48. Kyla with 10 pts!!

 

[MilfordHusky]

Temple has some talent, a lot of quickness, and good coaching. I'm a little worried. They were pesky last year.

But I don't think they have an answer for Gabby or Pheesa.

I think the Huskies will be more awake for a 7 PM game than they were for Saturday's noon start. I look for a strong start and a good overall game. UConn wins by 90-55.

 

[huskeynut]

Owls are a protected species under Federal law. Blazing guns not legal. But predatory dogs are okay. Huskies 82 Owls 61.

Great one!

I would these Temple Owls are now on the endangered species list!

 

[DaddyChoc]

85-58

 

[rvwsleep]

86-53 UConn because 86-52 was already picked.

 

[Chong-Master]

82-56 UCONN on top

Collier 16
KLS 16
Williams 15,
Kia 14
Chong 12
Butler 7
Dangerfield 2

 

[CTtransplant]

With 35 minutes to the game, here are the forecasts. There are a few outliers, and I really can't believe Striper is predicting a loss.

 

[HuskyFan1125]

UCONN 83-54

 

[Zorro]

Who gives a hoot if its the owls?

145-7 Owls get 5 points for scrappiness or at least having to be in Philadelphia.

Is dat you, Bojo??

 

[Zorro]

91-42, just like always.

 

[Suebird10fan]

70-53

 

[Naples Husky]

85-58

 

[HoopsHoppy]

Post time - window closing - will watch for late comers. Here's the list - with two thinking this is the night UConn travels home on a downer.

 

[Naples Husky]

UConn 87 Temple 56

 

[winlots]

Wife and I at half-time on our game tape. Want to thank HOOPS HOPPY and CT TRAN once again for their invaluable contributions. Team looking great.....got back a great biopsy today and sutures out... banner day here.. Looking forward to a great second half and not planning any post-game thread, knowing that we are in great hands collectively on this thread. Yo....we're a team! Go Huskies.....and our prescient predictors.

 

[HoopsHoppy]

Lots of kudos to pass around - the list below only mentions those only one away from the actual MOV - but still more only two off. By the way, no one hit the exact MOV of 28 points. The details are:

 

[HoopsHoppy]

Winlots is going to have to go to his bag of boneyard goodies to recognize the six so close and then an additional 4 only off by two. For those looking at those closest to the exact UConn scoring of 97, there were two at 95 - eebmg and WiseOne.

 

[winlots]

Winlots is going to have to go to his bag of boneyard goodies to recognize the six so close and then an additional 4 only off by two. For those looking at those closest to the exact UConn scoring of 97, there were two at 95 - eebmg and WiseOne.

HOOPS: Oy..... pretty much worn down here, yet elated, with the many medical and physical (snow shoveling) and sports events of the day, including the rewarding national signing day for Penn State's football team; so, will pass for now. If I get a good head of steam tomorrow, will plan to hand out recognitions as you so properly suggest and give my take on who are
the real top guns for the Temple competition according to the consistent emphases/guidelines of the thread. Will do so right on this thread vs. a "Hail to the Victors."
All in all, yet another terrific performance by our intrepid envisioners.