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oldude said:
Some thoughts on the TN game:
  • Whatever problems have plagued UConn this season, there is absolutely nothing that doesn’t feel a whole lot better with a HUGE win over Tennessee today!!! What a tremendous TEAM effort. UConn now has a very real opportunity to secure a 2-seed and a spot in the Bridgeport Region if they run the table in the BE.
  • The decision to start Azzi was made with the intention of providing more offensive punch in Caroline’s absence. UConn ran a lot of actions for Azzi all game long and she hit some monster shots today, looking every bit like the #1 recruit in the nation.
  • The sequence in the first half during which UConn had like 8? offensive rebounds in a row before Azzi knocked down a 3 was all about tremendous effort, hustle, and gave me the distinct feeling that UConn was not going to be denied today.
  • Welcome back Aaliyah Edwards!!!
  • Evina once again stepped up against her former team with a SOLID GAME that was yet another reminder to LV fans of how good a player they had in Knoxville.
  • I felt pretty good after the 1st half. UConn was up 7, hadn’t executed particularly well on offense, but the defense against TN was absolutely suffocating. UConn’s 23-11 edge in the 3rd quarter pretty much put the game out of reach for TN.
  • For a program that prides itself on consistency, it is difficult to comprehend that, 19 games into this season, UConn rolled out their 7th different starting lineup today. I will say once again, WHAT DOESN’T KILL YOU MAKES YOU STRONGER!
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As always excellent.
This game was reminiscent of Uconn WCBB teams of old. Struggling then at half time Geno made his magic. Then they came out and whooped up on the opponents.
I'm thrilled with this TEAM win. The whole team participated. And a child shall lead them--ok 2, Caroline (sitting) and Fudd in this game. Sorry, Caroline is my player of the year-she made up for the loss of Paige. Fudd, Paige, Caroline, Dorka, Ono, Edwards, Muhl--what a team from this day on.
 
Really like the rotation of ONO, Dorka and AE today. All three played well and anchored the paint. Everyone will remember Azzi shooting in this game but should also pay attention to Azzi the playmaker. She really made some nice plays by passing the basketball. Evina played a very good game her second in a row and seems to have accepted her 6th man role for this team.
 
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Rblack335 said:
A great win, with a ton of positives to take away. Azzi has found her groove, and completely changes this team. 7-9 from 3 is certainly an above average shooting game, but show's she's a huge outside threat. Also really pleased with the play of both Evina and Aaliyah, two players who have endured a hefty slump.
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If AE and E play like this and Paige comes back, this is a Final 4 team
 
Seemed like more shots rolled in than rolled out tiday

AE with a willnet Crockett game

Horston could make 2nd or 3rd team AA. She carried the team.

Muhl one of her best games 3-4 incl 2-2 on 3, 5/1 A/TO, 1 steal 1 block

Muhl AE Fudd may have had their best games of the year.
 
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CocoHusky said:
Really like to rotation of ONO, Liv and AE today. All three played well and anchored the paint. Everyone will remember Azzi shooting in this game but should also pay attention to Azzi the playmaker. She really made some nice plays by passing the basketball. Evina played a very good game her second in a row and seems to have accepted her 6th man role for this team.
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Dorka
 
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Turned on the game and got the gut punch from hearing that Caroline wasn't playing. I have to admit, at that point I figured "we're doomed." I really can't believe what a tremendous effort they put out. If you had told me Caroline Ducharme was out, CW would go 2 for 11, and Dorka would play only limited minutes, and we would beat TN by almost 20 points, I would have asked for some of what you're smoking.
 
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Linart said:
Turned on the game and got the gut punch from hearing that Caroline wasn't playing. I have to admit, at that point I figured "we're doomed." I really can't believe what a tremendous effort they put out.

I feel bad for Dorka. She obviously wasn't fully healed.
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You think she would’ve been happier to be fully healed and lose?
 
pvdoggy said:
People talk about Uconn playing without Paige and Caroline and forget about Aubrey.
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Good point but I think most are thinking about our ability to score.
 
Nice win, but Tennessee is playing lousy. And to be expected because they really didn’t bring in any players this year. I know their fans had crazy high expectations, but they didn’t really seem realistic because they didn’t add anything to the team through recruiting.
 
Azzi announced her arrival today. :D:D

She has shown what she can do in spurts, but Today she was MONEY. Just imagine how this team will play as the season continues and when #5 joins the mix. Opposition Coaches are going to have to have some challenges in their game planning.

GO HUSKIES!!!
 
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Nothing complicated here.
.The girls fought hard and competed in UCONN fashion. They relied on what has been there all season and that defense. The offense production from three was a much needed lift against a team that had a height advantage. Competition from the BIG East teams in the last two games helped prepare the team for this game.
 
veryolddog said:
I did not see the game. But, I watched the live stats. I was amazed that UConn came out to play and stayed ahead all of the game. Remarkable win without Caroline. Disappointed in the lack of production by Dorka and Williams. Fudd came to play and did not stop trying. Nice reward for her effort. Good confidence builder. I liked the way that they played as a team.

Someday, I would like to see a healhy UConn team with Paige, Caroline, and Fudd scoring like monster shooters. Someday.
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Dorka played limited minutes, but those minutes were quite meaningful. CW’s shooting was really off today but she still contributed to the team defensive intensity.
 
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