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Message: [QUOTE="Surly1, post: 4145757, member: 11599"] As of now, SC, Stanford & UConn are the top 3 programs in the country. I agree the officiating was abysmal in last night’s game. Particularly galling was the no-call on Henderson’s shot at the end of the half and Boston flinging Haley Jones across the foul line. To her credit, Dawn Staley has assembled many pieces to win the NC. Of course, they were playing at home, but Zia Cooke had an off night and they won. Also, to her credit, she has worked the refs over the years to allow Boston to play her physical style without getting called for offensive fouls. SC is deep and talented, but Stanford should have won last night. As someone mentioned, Prechtel did a decent job defensively on Boston and should have played more. Stanford’s Achilles heel is at point guard. Unless they solve this issue, their chance at a repeat is dim. Like SC, they have the talent and a deep roster and the first half last night showed what they are capable of. The second half also showed what they are capable of - turnovers. UConn would/will be right in the mix if or when Paige & Fudd are back and fully integrated in the offense. UConn can match up player for player with anybody and once fully healthy, can mix and match based on opponent and style of game. That appears some way off, but have to keep looking at the road ahead. [/QUOTE]