South Carolina Postgame Thread

[oldude]

Some thoughts on the South Carolina game:

• A couple weeks ago, a YouTube video asked the rhetorical question, “UConn, unbeatable or untested?” highlighting the fact that the Huskies had not played SC, TX or UCLA this season. Unfortunately, that question was answered today as UConn was tested by a formidable SC team.
• No team or player expects to lose the last game of the season, and yet, for most, that’s exactly what happens. In his postgame remarks, Geno will undoubtedly remind everyone that, “Winning a championship is hard.” But nobody much will listen, as the expectations by UConn fans are both incredibly high and, at times, unreasonable.
• For the players, coaches and fans, the loss to SC today is very disappointing. That’s normal. Unfortunately, there will always be those who will look to blame someone for the loss: Geno, the players, the refs, whoever. DON’T!!! The game is basketball. Sometimes good teams get beaten by better teams, and in this instance, SC was the better team.
• To those players who will be moving on from UConn: Azzi, Caroline, Serah and perhaps Ice & Ayanna as well, we thank you for all you’ve given to UConn WBB and wish you great success wherever your path in life leads you.
• To the entire team, the coaches and the support staff, Thank you for a great season. UConn WBB fans are truly fortunate.
• We can take some comfort in the knowledge that next season the Huskies will once again be loaded, and they are still coached by the best coach in basketball. #13 will have to wait a year. Only 8 months until next season…….

 

[EricSD]

Outplayed, outcoached, and outclassed. Congrats to SC. It was a great ride up to the abrupt end. The things some pointed out as weaknesses were on full display today. Not a good look by Geno at the end either.

Not the ending anyone wanted from the UConn perspective. This team was NOT head and shoulders better than everyone else. Time to lick our wounds, have a great summer off, say goodbye to our seniors, and look forward to next season...

Last thing I will say for next year - I hope fans remember this when they start thinking about saying things like how great we are or how much steamrolling we are doing. We have to just enjoy the ride and appreciate how incredibly hard it is to win a NC. I enjoyed the ride very much this year and will miss Azzi, Carol and Serah.

BTW on edit - I should have also said - emotions will be raw on the BY. Give each other a break for a day or 2 LOL...

 

[Bone Dog]

Geno left without shaking Dawn’s hand.

I think it shows how emotionally invested in these recent teams he’s become. More than in the past. I suspect when he saw Kayleigh crying at midcourt after that missed layup it may have been too much for him.

 

[HuskyNan]

 

[victor64]

When your two first team All-Americans shoot a combined 7-31, not much more can be said.

 

[HuskyNan]

Geno left without shaking Dawn’s hand.

He was an idiot. I don’t know what his problem was but he shouldn’t have acted that way. Totally unprofessional

 

[JeannoCT]

Not a good look at all.

 

[ec33]

Outhustled all game long. Very sad performance.

Lots of love for K9, though. She played with a ton of heart.

 

[BugsyCT]

Disappointed in Geno. That's no way to act.

 

[Huskie837]

Not a good look at the end of game with the coaches. That was ugly...Rematch at the Sun....

 

[maple]

You can’t win if you don’t play well. Simple as. South Carolina beat us at every level. Absolutely soul-crushing loss. Also WTF was Geno doing. Disappointed in the team play and how the coaching staff responded. I so rarely feel so poorly about a game as I do right now.

Thank you seniors for everything. Everyone else. Lick your wounds and then get back in the gym. We have a long ways to go until next year.

The season ends here as far as I’m concerned, I won’t be watching the title game.

Have a good off season, everyone. And go Huskies.

 

[jostar1]

Geno left without shaking Dawn’s hand.

What was that about?

 

[Hist-teacher]

Not good. I didn't like Geno's classless exit and exchange with Staley. Not a good look at all. Great job bu SC. They outplayed us in every facet of the game...including coaching!

 

[HuskyNan]

I’m giving Ash, KK, and Kayleigh a shoutout. They tried hard all game. I have no idea what was going on with Azzi and Sarah. Serah, too, gave some good minutes

 

[uconnfan68]

I think this answers whether we were better with Paige.

 

[JeannoCT]

I hope he apologizes to Dawn. Publicly.

 

[msf22b]

Not about the game..but the fracas at the end
I’m sorry, but that was sore-loser behavior
Too bad
We got beat fair and square
The refs didn’t decide the outcome
I don’t think that was Geno at his best
A shame
People get more remembered by their worst behavior than their best
And I know that ...as it happened to me

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Entire game was played the way SC wanted it, to the demise of the Huskies.

All the issues covered up by the press were on display tonight. A lack of rebounding, no ability to get to the line, and no depth, contrary to all the assertions otherwise.

 

[Stinger92860]

I’m giving Ash, KK, and Kayleigh a shoutout. They tried hard all game. I have no idea what was go8ng on with Azzi and Sarah

Sarah was afraid to shoot in the 2nd half. I am stunned.

 

[Hoops66]

Too many missed open shots...layups. Passing wasn't too good either. Great season UConn you're still the greatest.
Seniors we love you!

 

[WeAreUCONN]

The women had a great season. We didn’t want it to end like this but it happens. They didn’t play well and it cost them.

 

[Topdawg]

Congratulations to South Carolina for a well played game! They played hard and wanted a victory. Not clear what Geno was upset about. Hope the issues get cleared and this rivalry continues for a long time.

 

[Stagnant]

I think Geno’s behavior in the handshake line almost overshadows the game. It wasn’t appropriate. I agree that he should apologize to Dawn.

 

[HopJim]

Congrats to Huskies. Provided one of the more positive, entertaining seasons of the many I have watched. While tonight's performance was disheartening, still love my Huskies, Geno, and all the players.

 

[HuskieDawg]

Congrats to South Carolina they manhandled us from the beginning and we really had no true answers. They out rebounded us by 15 and I lost count of the missed layups we had.

They made Sarah and Azzi look pedestrian. Proud of Shade, she played so well. Feel bad for Heckel, hate seeing the players hurting.

Geno needs to be better. You want to beef with Dawn, ok (kinda) but shake the players hands. You know the ones that played their butts off and beat you soundly.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Not about the game..but the fracas at the end
I’m sorry, but that was sore-loser behavior
Too bad
We got beat fair and scare
The refs didn’t decide the outcome
I don’t think that was Geno at his best
A shame
People get more remembered by their worst behavior than their best

Refs were bad though, come on. They were all over Strong long before the halftime eruption. They allowed Raven Johnson to get away with a technical while staring straight at her.

Not sure what the post-game nonsense was about but the officiating played into SC's hands.

 

[oldude]

He was an idiot. I don’t know what his problem was but he shouldn’t have acted unprofessionally that way

That was a terrible look by Geno. I guess it started in the 3rd qtr when he was hot about the disparity of foul calls. But going after Dawn for some perceived slight made no sense whatsoever.

 

[Aluminny69]

Our favorite poster tempted Karma by positing "What would it take to beat UConn?" I think they hit every point I brought up

1. Three point shooting under 20%
2. Azzi and Sarah have poor shooting games
3. Refs call more fouls against UConn.
4. UConn gets out-rebounded.

Simple as that.

 

[housekeys]

Congratulations to South Carolina. Not much left to say. Congrats.

 

[Happydad745]

Our defense held on until the 4th quarter, but if you can't score, you can't win against good teams.
I thought SC got away with rough play, but they held Uconn off until they pulled away, with some help from the refs. We got called for 17 fouls to their 9, and I bet Sarah Strong has lots of bruises from being manhandled.