Top 3 Things You Want To See Thursday Night At Tennessee. Game is at 6:30 p.m. on ESPN.

[BBallF]

This is a very, very important game for us and I will only say one thing about it- If Paige plays like she played against Butler it will energize the team again and this could be a statement game. Tennessee is long, active and physical and they will press all game. They handled Iowa with it at Barclay's but that was then and this is UCONN. Anyway, here are my top 3 things:

1) The same Paige that we saw against Butler.

2) Jana, Ice and Aubrey to neutralize Tennessee's offensive rebounding.

3) Suffocating defense leading to trademark UCONN transition basketball.

You gotta have at least 3. What are they?

 

[Zarathustra]

1. A "w"
2. A "win"
3. no injuries

 

[Rb335]

1. NPOY level performance from Paige.
2. The big 3 clicking
3. Forcing more Tennessee turnovers than UConn commits

 

[SLY63]

1. Keep TN off the O Boards
2. Limit TN 3 pointers
3. Limit TOs

 

[Rowdy831]

Tennessee will be the first decent team they have played in a while. The scary thing about Tennessee is they are willing to shoot 60 threes in a game and UConn is willing to allow them. I don't expect this to be a close victory for UConn.

1. Show that they can defend the three on the weak side when needed
2. The offense to be able to run against a decent defense that has a little athleticism
3. The stars need to play like stars and the supporting cast needs to raise their level when on the court.

 

[dtbtbtb]

1. Sustain the TN pressure and find the open men for easy baskets
2. Press TN. A lot of times, pressing teams do not like to be pressed.
3. Limit TN 3-point shots.

 

[Cornell Lt]

1. Make the Vols pay for their undisciplined play
2. Limit the number turnovers
3. Don't get caught up in what UT does, play your own game

 

[Bone Dog]

I’m with @Cornell Lt — just play UConn basketball. Accordingly, my wishlist is as follows:

• Aubrey plays in the first half
• Ash hits her shots
• KK runs wild on offense and defense

 

[HuskyFan1125]

I want to see UCONN

1. Defend the 3
2. Rebound with Tennessee or keep it close
3. Limit TO with their press.


This feels like a trap game for UCONN. Tennessee has been on the slide and is looking for a big win. If they get hot from 3 and force TO with their pressure it could be a long ugly night for our ladies.

 

[RSHERMVIKES]

1. All UConn players have to be on their "A" game.
A fast start will really help UConn.
2. Offensive and defensive rebounding are a key.
3. TN must have more turn-overs than UConn.

 

[Stagnant]

1. Ash and/or Azzi need to play well. This is not big east opposition. And usually their performances have been inconsistent against this kind of opponent imo.

2. Paige. I would like for Paige to be the best player on the floor in this contest.

3. Three point shooting defense. They average approximately 11 3 point field goals a game. I would like to hold them to less than that. 8 sounds good.