South Carolina Postgame Thread[merged thread]

[Urshurak]

Proud of UConn. The mere fact that they made it to the Finals is huge. Tonight was not their night. Azzi sick, Dorka broken wrist, it all just personified the season. Will miss our seniors, wish them the best. Looking forward to next year. Oh, we need some BIGS

 

[uconnfan68]

Not much to say other than that. There were more than 60 teams in this tournament, and all but one had to lose.

Bigger, faster, stronger… and they don’t foul?

 

[ochoopsfan]

Congrats on an Amazing season. It hurts but UConn will get better.

 

[JordyG]

What's to say? The best team won tonight. These young women of SC are some really good kids. They earned their victory with strong play inside and outside. SC fans have a right to crow, at least until next year. I'm proud of the way the UConn ladies pushed through a difficult and trying year. Injuries, illnesses to the team, the coach, and the practice squad. Hell, even their bus broke down. But Dawn should rightly be proud of what she's done down there in Carolina. They're an elite program with an elite coach who is also an elite recruiter. See you next year Dawn, you're a beast, and it's all good for WCBB. As we old Dodger fans used to say, what 'til next year!

 

[Blue Huskie]

Always sad especially for the Seniors. Evina left it on the floor. Great effort in a season of tough breaks. SC deserved it. Congrats to them. Proud of our team for fighting through a very difficult season to get into this game.

And CONGRATULATIONS to all our Gamecock friends that post here. A wonderful Championship season for them. Enjoy your celebration.

 

[HuskyNan]

The silver lining is that it was primarily freshmen and sophomores on the court.

Paige, Aaliyah, Nika - sophomores
Azzi, Caroline, Amari - freshmen

They made some mistakes but didn’t seem overwhelmed by the moment. This experience will serve them well, especially Paige and Nika, who looked royally pissed.

 

[Huskie02]

Geno will have to start recruiting some longer better talented bigs. Cleary evident that UConn had no answers for Carolina bigs in the frontcourt.

It’s not like he hasn’t tried. many of us thought he had Boston in the bag until she committed to South Carolina at the last minute. The biggies all seem to be going to the west coast.

 

[Bomber36]

I very rarely post here (I’m a hockey guy) but I just wanted to say that I was very proud of this group and how they represented UConn this year. Tough bunch of ladies.

 

[Horatio]

Great Season. They’ll be fine.

 

[Urshurak]

Wow! The chatroom is filled with fair weather second guessing "fans" who re trashing the coach & the players. So sad & disrespectful to a team that overcame so much adversity this season. Question the result, but not their heart & effort.

There was some serious trolls in the chat. Not sure what’s up with that. Seems a couple we’re there to really cause problems. Not sure what can be done about that?

 

[Valleyfan]

Tough end of the season, seemed like we were just happy being in the big game as opposed to winning it. Will be good to have a fresh start next year for everyone.

 

[SJF]

Much respect for Evina. She came to UCONN and gave everything she had. Thank you EW you have been a pleasure to watch.

 

[GoUconn7961]

I mean come on guys… let’s keep it real here. CW is a senior. You can’t be a no-show like that. But I don’t know about you but I was really frustrated with Geno not getting in her face to get her going. Years past - he would challenge players. He just stood there stoically. Can’t have that. Fire your players up! Please!! But no…

Almost all the posts before yours were congratulating the team, SC, and all the hard work. Read the room.

 

[HuskyNan]

Wow! The chatroom is filled with fair weather second guessing "fans" who re trashing the coach & the players. So sad & disrespectful to a team that overcame so much adversity this season. Question the result, but not their heart & effort.

There were some LV fans fanning the flames

 

[Centerstream]

I'm hoping that we don't go with the unfinished business theme again next season. We accomplished waaaaay more than we really thought that we would, especially with all the challenges we worked through. Who knows what the off season will hold for us but I am glad and proud to be a UConn Huskies (WBB) fan and am looking forward to next season.
And I still think 11-1 is way better than 2-0 in National Championships.
Thank you UConn WBB for a great 2021-22 season.

 

[01Neaggrad02]

Congrats to South Carolina. I have to say I hate when I see 21 fouls to 11.... and 26 free throws to 4... that is something that will irate me for the entire year. But South Carolina had a great game tonight... Give them their dues.

 

[UConnCat]

It was a guard that caused the most trouble

In terms of points, yes, but SC out-rebounded UConn by a ridiculous number which is what many of us feared would happen. Strong post play frees up guards to do their thing on offense and to guard closely on the perimeter. The foul and FT difference was also ridiculous which also speaks to post play. SC won this game in the lane.

 

[JBK]

I cannot believe what I am reading from the first two posters. Grow up. South Carolina played a great game. Our guards were off tonight. Williams and Fudd.... but Edwards was a beast. Ono played well. They had more post players that were very physical.

Agree
It was obvious our guards did not play their A game, but I cannot agree with you that Liv played well -

 

[WiseOne]

UCONN will win it next year! This wasn’t our year…all of the adversity was a clear sign. Great year ladies although it wasn’t the storybook ending we all wanted. Work hard over the summer and come back stronger than ever! Some of y’all so-called fans need to grow up and stop acting like middle school girls! Great season ladies.

 

[SLY63]

Interesting, played equal after Q1

 

[stormsurge]

amazing feat for this team to have gotten this far.

perhaps the portal can bring some help to get this team past SoCar

but great achievement for this squad.

 

[HuskyNan]

There was some serious trolls in the chat. Not sure what’s up with that. Seems a couple we’re there to really cause problems. Not sure what can be done about that?

You can Report chat posts. I do check during games

 

[dogpause]

And when your team commits one or more fouls every game because they haven't been required to NOT MOVE WHEN SCREENING, there are consequence. You can teach effective, and legal, screening using two words, "Stand Still!" and requiring discipline.

Difficult to criticize anything about this team, but the Coaching Staff needs to do a thorough, and objective, self-evaluation. Then, Geno needs to fix what's wrong.

Geno, needs to start teaching fundamental. Rebounding position is not standing with your arms fully extended. Want proof? Stand with your arms stright up. Now, try to jump. You've eliminated your arms, and that's not a good way to rebound.

It's shocking, and disgusting that believe we are being outcoached starting from the first day of practice. But I think we are.

I know there are those who will disagree, including some who will do so without engaging objective analysis. We all have opinions, but I think its time to remove the blinders. When you're done learning, you're done.

 

[CTGirl15]

First, I'm so proud of this team. They made it to the national title game and just ran into an unstoppable South Carolina team. Add in a sick Azzi and a career night from Henderson and UConn had a tough uphill climb. Having Dorka and a 100% Azzi may have made this game closer, but I think this SC team was always going to win this game. Congratulations to Dawn and South Carolina, they were absolutely the best team this year.

That 1Q was brutal. UConn looked like they were scared to get into foul trouble and it just backfired completely. Unfortunately, our starters did not match up well with South Carolina. We played best with Evina and Caroline in but we had dug too deep of a hole by the time they made their runs, and, as par for the course this year, Evina ended up hurt too.

I wish we could have sent off Evina, Christyn, and Liv with a National Title, but it was just not meant to be. Just want tot say "Thank You" to these seniors for what they've done for this school.

 

[Glenn]

Despite the poor rebounding on our defensive glass, we did not give up that many points. the real problem was our offense, and you have to credit SC for their pressure.

 

[JordyG]

By the way UConn fans, let's be gracious in defeat as we are in victory. It is really, just a game, and all of these players in WBB deserve our respect and admiration for the hard work and long hours they've put into becoming the fine young women they are. WBB is after all a space for women and that too needs to be preserved by our graciousness, support, and our love.

 

[LwrcasefaN]

What a season, Ladies. PROUD of you! Way beyond what I expected. Get some rest. You earned it. Congrats SC. You earned it too.

 

[oldude]

There was some serious trolls in the chat. Not sure what’s up with that. Seems a couple we’re there to really cause problems. Not sure what can be done about that?

I made the decision several years ago to stay out of the chat room. That's the best way to deal with the trolls and ignoramuses.

 

[Huskie02]

I am sure the specifics of why will be discussed in excruciating detail but once you get past the disappointment, South Carolina is just better. Still think Geno and his staff did a fabulous job this year.

They appear set to go on a run similar to UConn. Boston comes back with a strong supporting cast ie Cardosa plus a another strong recruiting class.

 

[jchusky]

a fast small guard put up a career performance does that sound familiar? SC was the best team all season, tip off the cap to them and Dawn Staley is going to be a force in wbb esp after Geno retires.

And I agree with the negativity towards Williams and Olivia need to stop, they did their best and gave 4 years each of great memories to this team. Please be respectful.