Uconn 68 Baylor 53 Here we GO

[sparky]

If we can make the entry pass to BG a difficult one and collapse on her, when she gets it, as well as make Simms struggle and play good perimeter D we will win.

 

[UConnChapette]

The last few big games that UConn has lost, when thinking about the game the first time on game day a thought came into my mind "we're going to lose". I have had no such thought today. Not to say that I have fool proof psychic abilities. Maybe this game just doesn't qualify as an important game with a conference or national championship at stake so my "powers" are taking the day off.

I expect a great game.

As for score predictions, I'm not going to tempt the fates. But in my gut I do feel we win. Sorry, DC. That's the best I can do.

 

[luckyhusky7]

76-71 UCONN

 

[RadyLady]

2-4 points either way, pick em.

I'm with you on this one, actually.

 

[Blueballer]

Personally I think Stewart is the key to this game. When she was racking up the points in those first few games and gaining confidence we seemed to be a train gathering momentum. When she hit the wall we have had a few struggles since. If she finds the touch again I say we win by 5. If she is still hampered by the "Freshman Wall" we lose by 5. Now the tournament is another matter. That will give her some more time to fight through the wall.

 

[JRRRJ]

The nets sing for Kaleena.

The #$%@* refs make it hard for anyone else to play their game.

77 - 68 UConn

 

[jplotinus]

I have a concern: whoever wins this game will be at a motivational DISADVANTAGE come likely rematch time 6 weeks hence. That said, UCONN should win this one on the basis of home court advantage. One caveat: UCONN cannot allow Griner more than 2-3 blocks. Shoot outside, shoot frm half court, make the extra pass but do not attempt layups or short jumpers with Griner in the vicinity, defined as somewhere approaching the same side of the court as the shooter.

Ok, here goes:

78-71 UCONN on top. And I don't mind if UCONN loses.

 

[pppggg]

Our bench will be the difference. When BG is out of the game, we will get a lead and hold it. Tuck, Mo and Stewie get about 15 points between them. 72-61.

 

[CTGirl15]

Our bench will be the difference. When BG is out of the game, we will get a lead and hold it. Tuck, Mo and Stewie get about 15 points between them. 72-61.

I doubt Griner takes a seat at all unless she gets in foul trouble.

 

[Joe6cats]

Unaccustomed as I am to agreeing with msf22b's posts, I second this one: two or four points either way. Anybody who claims to know how this thing will turn out is just sniffing glue.

 

[semper]

I'll be sniffing glue in Berlin...where the game starts at 3AM, so if you make a great game thread, I'll have the fun of reading it before I look at the actual score.

Prediction: This one depends on Bria. If she's baaaaaach we can win 70-68.

 

[UCONNfan1]

UCONN 68
Baylor 64

Oh, and Stewart dunks on Griner...

 

[Icebear]

I'll be sniffing glue in Berlin...where the game starts at 3AM, so if you make a great game thread, I'll have the fun of reading it before I look at the actual score.

Prediction: This one depends on Bria. If she's baaaaaach we can win 70-68.

Are you making your way to Rome for the Conclave?

 

[HiDribble]

Online betting has Baylor by 6 with over/under of 135. Personally I would take the six and parlay with the over

 

[Vowelguy]

Online betting has Baylor by 6 with over/under of 135.

Sounds about right.

 

[Vowelguy]

Personally I think Stewart is the key to this game.

Agreed. I don't see how we win if she doesn't have a very good game.

 

[rocky rococo]

This is the year that BG establishes herself as a star quite unlike anything American WBB has ever seen before. Unfortunately for Huskies and their fans, doing so requires a monster performance in this specific game, which she provides. Lady Bears 82 (Griner 40), Huskies 69.

(Have I jinxed her/them sufficiently?)

 

[Icebear]

This is the year that BG establishes herself as a star quite unlike anything American WBB has ever seen before. Unfortunately for Huskies and their fans, doing so requires a monster performance in this specific game, which she provides. Lady Bears 82 (Griner 40), Huskies 69.

(Have I jinxed her/them sufficiently?)

Keep at it, I feel the mojo moving.

 

[pppggg]

I doubt Griner takes a seat at all unless she gets in foul trouble.

It's unlikely that given the pace of this game and the effort expended by both teams that anyone plays 40 minutes.

 

[Vowelguy]

It's unlikely that given the pace of this game and the effort expended by both teams that anyone plays 40 minutes.

Disagree. Faris, Griner, sims all play 38 mins at minimum. Prob 40 mins unless foul trouble or big lead.

 

[pppggg]

Disagree. Faris, Griner, sims all play 38 mins at minimum. Prob 40 mins unless foul trouble or big lead.

I guess we will find out who is right in about 4 hours.

 

[ed4ourgirls]

Baylor 69 - 61. Actually I think the game will be closer than this in
the final minute, but we have to foul and they make the free throws.

 

[HiDribble]

Go Huskies. A big upset in the brewing

 

[UConnChapette]

If we have an officiating crew of Dee Kantner, Bonita Spence and Dennis DeMayo - we are in big trouble before the ball is even tossed in the air.

 

[Samanthabrown3]

Maybe it's just because of the Rutgers game, but I think Moriah makes some big plays in this game.