SMU Game Thread

[RockyMTblue2]

Wisk Courtney would get a chance to chuck a couple of 3s in.

PS. I think we should have a Bingo button. Sorta like a Super Like.

 

[HoopsFan21]

Chong with a 3! 74-9 8:05

 

[Vowelguy]

Anyone still think these conference games are helpful for UConn?

Doesn't surprise me that Geno didn't feel well.

 

[EricSD]

3 pointer by Chong. Can I just say i'm sooo happy for her? I know this is only one game, but she's looked solid on defense, made good decisions on offense, and great to see her shot drop in. Also enjoyed Kerith's comments about Chong earlier in the game - Saniya feels like she's getting her confidence back and knows what she's been doing wrong (thinking too much)...

 

[CTGirl15]

What's the fewest points a team has scored against UConn? SMU has got to be in the running at the moment.

 

[EricSD]

Anyone still think these conference games are helpful for UConn?

Doesn't surprise me that Geno didn't feel well.

I totally think they are helpful. Even if it's a glorified exhibition game, it gives the bench a TON of minutes on the court against players they are better than and gives them a chance to work on things. I'm thrilled with games like this. BTW the last game was 96-45 - only 10 points worse than the beatdown UCONN gave UCLA. but on paper, UCLA "sounds" like a much better team.

 

[HoopsFan21]

With 7:40 to go SMU gets its first points of the 2nd half with a 3 pointer.

 

[HoopsFan21]

SMU mounting a come back with back to back 3s.

 

[HoopsFan21]

Make it back to back to back 3s for SMU. Get the starters back in pronto.

 

[triaddukefan]

 

[HoopsFan21]

TLaw is in with 6 minutes to go

 

[ASweet3781]

I totally think they are helpful. Even if it's a glorified exhibition game, it gives the bench a TON of minutes on the court against players they are better than and gives them a chance to work on things. I'm thrilled with games like this. BTW the last game was 96-45 - only 10 points worse than the beatdown UCONN gave UCLA. but on paper, UCLA "sounds" like a much better team.

If it makes yourself feel better go ahead and think that.

BTW the bench has played terrible in their minutes out there so much for those helpful minutes.

 

[EricSD]

And for the record, SMU on an 11-2 run. THAT'S why Geno does not play the walk ons for 10 minutes in the 2nd half...

 

[Blue Huskie]

Just checking in . Where are the perpetual rainy day posters today? A game like this must be no fun for them.

 

[Vowelguy]

TLaw is in with 6 minutes to go

Thank god

 

[HoopsFan21]

TLaw knocks in a 3!

 

[EricSD]

If it makes yourself feel better go ahead and think that.

BTW the bench has played terrible in their minutes out there so much for those helpful minutes.

If it makes me feel better? Please. Try again. As for the bench playing terrible, clearly you aren't watching the game. Perhaps when it's ALL bench and walk ons they slow down, but individually, Stokes, Williams and Chong played well when they were in with the starters.

 

[RockyMTblue2]

Courtney will not shoot! Passes it up for Tierney to stick it from the opposite corner.

Did it again - passes up 3 dribbles I into key, hands it off. Don't get it.

 

[HoopsFan21]

83-26 2:39

 

[HuskyNan]

And for the record, SMU on an 11-2 run...

...making the score 81-26.

 

[EricSD]

12 points and 13 boards for Williams in 18 minutes. Reminds me of Tamika Williams in her efficiency per minute... I"m sure some of our status gurus can come up with a better comparison, but that girl can PLAY!

 

[BigBird]

Fewest in a half by opp. = 5. Fewest opp. Scoring for game = 20.

 

[HoopsFan21]

TLaw 2 for 3 from 3

 

[CTGirl15]

Fewest in a half by opp. = 5. Fewest opp. Scoring for game = 20.

Thank you! SMU found their Mojo about 1 minute after my original post, but 9 points and 0-fer in the 2nd half with 8 to go had me wondering.

 

[HoopsFan21]

87-28 final

 

[j66kicker]

87-28 Final. Gabby with double-double, 16 rebounds.

 

[HoopsFan21]

Awesome reaction on the bench to TLaw's 2nd 3.

 

[RockyMTblue2]

Rampola briskly headed back to her office to pen a petition calling for UConn to be thrown out of league. Geno just said that he didn't think the score is indicative of how good the Huskies are, but gave the team an opportunity to work on the little things that will make them better.

 

[BigBird]

I love it that everybody contributed and no one had problems with turnovers, silly shot selection, defense, etc. Ek had some shots get away from her, but she played decently otherwise. Saniya looked much better. Better confidence and defense. This team (UConn) probably deserves to be ranked in the top 25.

 

[Wbbfan1]

I wish Kiah would start to dominate in the low post on the offensive end during mop up time. She should be and she's not even playing with the bench players. She'll be drafted, but maybe not until 2nd round unless her offense improves.

I would rather see John A not tweet during blowouts instead of ragging on the opponents or the AAC conference. Should be more professional as he's not a fan.