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[QUOTE="caw, post: 4579942, member: 563"]
They have a very good defense (on metrics) and they did play Houston close.  They ran some really nice back cuts against VCU today and blew up their press (mostly after Baldwin was out).

The one game they won against Gonzaga it was due to defense and unexpected offense.  And a stellar last 5 minutes plus OT.

The team closest to UConn that SMC has played is probably Gonzaga, because they haven't really faced any other big man who is as good as Sanogo/Timme.  To be honest Gonzaga probably should have won all three matches this year.  People would strung up Hurley if he lost that one game. Think UConn is more physical and athletic.

I am not even sure SMC wins against VCU without that second half injury to Baldwin.  It was a four point game when he went down.

Still their defense did shutdown VCU today and they didn't seem phased by the press at all (not that UConn really presses like that, sometimes to try and control tempo, but not as much for steals).  Add in the fact it's the NCAAT and Purdue lost to FDU and while UConn should win, SMC could pull it out if UConn isn't focused.
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