Syracuse-Washington game thread

[Wbbfan1]

Syracuse's pressure defense is tough. they get so many TO's. Plum has not gotten going, if she doesn't Syracuse will win this game. Syracuse should probably have a bigger lead.

 

[Plumber Luigi]

Okay, it's looking like the Orange. Not thrilled about it due to our history with them. Hopefully refs will call all the muggings Stewie is about to receive.

 

[Blueballer]

Okay, it's looking like the Orange. Not thrilled about it due to our history with them. Hopefully refs will call all the muggings Stewie is about to receive.

It will be Kantner no doubt. Let's hope Stewie gets the respect she desevres as POY.

 

[Jimbo]

Syracuse is shooting 36% on 3-pointers so far in this game. That's not bad, but it's not shooting the lights out either. By far the bigger problems for Washington have been the turnovers and the fact that they're getting killed on the glass (33-19).

 

[Henry]

Syracuse seems to be getting every call which is leading to this becoming a very ugly,physical game. The more that's called, the less they will get away with.

 

[malevocalist#]

Be nice Plum to pass the BALL whenever your double or tripled team.

 

[Blueballer]

Man what a bad game for Plum.

 

[Vowelguy]

Who'd have guessed that Syracuse margin of victory could be higher than UConn's? 21 pt lead, and Wash looks gassed, so Q4 could be a massacre.

 

[Jimbo]

Who'd have guessed that Syracuse margin of victory could be higher than UConn's? 21 pt lead, and Wash looks gassed, so Q4 could be a massacre.

I hope not. It would be nice if UConn's new record for margin of victory in a national semifinal lasted longer than two hours.

 

[Henry]

Who'd have guessed that Syracuse margin of victory could be higher than UConn's? 21 pt lead, and Wash looks gassed, so Q4 could be a massacre.

We played a 2 seed. Syracuse is playing a 7. Plus, Geno pulled the plug with 6 minutes to go. I hope they try to win by 40 and tire themselves out.

 

[CTBballfan243]

I hope the ESPN pundits stop trying to convince me that Plum is close to Moriah Jefferson in terms of talent and skill. Not even in the same ball park!!!!

 

[Nuyoika]

Defense is lookin pretty leaky for both teams in the half court...

 

[mdakota]

It's the tale of two Husky's.... I guess i'll have to settle for an Orange beat down

 

[Nuyoika]

How in the heck did Maryland lose to Washington. They are so limited talent wise.

Maryland played zero defense and Brionna Jones couldn't push Osahor around like she could Stewie and Tuck.

 

[Jimbo]

I hope the ESPN pundits stop trying to convince me that Plum is close to Moriah Jefferson in terms of talent and skill. Not even in the same ball park!!!!

Obviously Plum can score, but I had no idea until tonight how shaky she is handling the ball against pressure. It hasn't been pretty. And it's not really a fluke either; even before tonight's debacle, she had a couple more turnovers this season than assists.

 

[DaddyChoc]

record 3's for Syracuse, congrats!

 

[Blueballer]

record 3's for Syracuse, congrats!

Let them get them OUT of their system now

 

[sivad40]

Every time Washington makes a push, Syracuse will hit a couple of 3s to kill the run.

 

[Wbbfan1]

I would rather UConn faced Washington as they're a slow one dimensional team. Syracuse has more weapons, especially if they are hitting their 3 point shots. Plus their defense will give UConn more trouble then Washington ever could.

 

[mdakota]

I would rather UConn faced Washington as they're a slow one dimensional team. Syracuse has more weapons, especially if they are hitting their 3 point shots. Plus their defense will give UConn more trouble then Washington ever could.

I see another 20-30 win... They haven't seen pressure like Uconn...

 

[kat0189]

Obviously, my money is on UConn next game, but WOW! Syracuse is bringing it and their momentum has not let up! I'm getting "Texas A&M 2011" vibes w/r/t this pressure D!

But obviously I 100% expect that MoJeff is paying close attention and already mentally preparing. Syracuse's press tonight would give every PG in the country basically a nightmare tonight, EXCEPT MoJeff! She is very very capable of rising to the occasion.

MoJeff is soo ideal for this challenge.

 

[Tenspro2002]

Syracuse scored 80 points, won by 20, and hit 12 3's.

And they play a style that the loss of KLS hurts us the greatest.

This is a very dangerous team, make no mistake.

 

[mdakota]

Obviously, my money is on UConn next game, but WOW! Syracuse is bringing it and their momentum has not let up! I'm getting "Texas A&M 2010" vibes w/r/t this pressure D!

But obviously I 100% expect that MoJeff is paying close attention and already mentally preparing. Syracuse's press tonight would give every PG in the country basically a nightmare tonight, EXCEPT MoJeff! She is very very capable of rising to the occasion.

I remember reading a quote on here 4 years ago when we were preparing to play Louisville... someone said something along the lines of Kelly Farris guarding Shoni Shimmel at the breakfast table lol.... Reminded me of that

 

[GG]

Syracuse scored 80 points, won by 20, and hit 12 3's.

And they play a style that the loss of KLS hurts us the greatest.

This is a very dangerous team, make no mistake.

Yes, they are very good. But I think that Mo and the Huskies will handle the pressure a little better. UCONN could have a field day with lay ups if the Cuse extend pressure. I also think we have an advantage inside. UCONN is more dynamic and plays much better D than the West Coast Huskies. UCONN needs to dictate the pace and the rest will take care of itself.

 

[UcMiami]

Syracuse sets the press after made baskets - keep them to low shooting percentages and rebound and they will not be pressing much.

One of the reasons teams have so much trouble with Uconn is that they switch on all the screens, and most teams use pretty simple on ball screens to get their shooters open - happened a ton tonight especially with Osahor not anywhere the player setting the screen. It is one reason that playing offense against Uconn is so hard for teams who have not played them before. If Stewart can keep from getting silly fouls early, this could be over quickly.