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I think some of the sloppy play on both sides can be attributed to 3 games in three days. It is not so much physically but mentally it takes its toll.

Both teams were out of gas in the fourth quarter. I kept praying for no injuries.

UConn gives most teams fits defensively but they have Creighton’s number. The Huskies just crank up the ball pressure against a well coached team.

UConn has mastered the tap out on live balls. I don’t recall a team doing it as much as UConn does.

The screen set by Brady on Morgensen was not a foul in my opinion.

The upcoming break is needed. Hopefully, the committee comes to their senses and gives UConn the number 1 seed they deserve.

Paige will get the MOP but a case could be made that she should share it with Sarah.

As much as I love watching the team play, three days in a row of John Fanta is plenty.
Thanks for the comment about three games in three days... it helps to
explain all those UCONN turnovers, etc. I agree about that foul on
ICE... it went bad for MOLLY M. when MOLLY RAN INTO "THAT BLOCK (screen)
OF ICE! " It was a funny game with fouls called and not called.
 
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I like this one. I have said it a few times. Minnesota produced a ton of college basketball talent the last 5 years.

Lauren Jensen (post-game presser remarks): Lauren is one tough cookie and she
makes those long threes and incredible drives to the basket. A product of
Lakeville H.S.... Lakeville, Minnesota! Good Luck to Creighton in the NCAAs!
 

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I might have missed it, but did John Fanta again mention that Geno has given Azzi until tomorrow to decide on her future?:eek::rolleyes:
So I'm not the only one throwing things at the tv for the 3rd night?
It was said previously that he needed an answer after the big east tournament.
Geno said that ideally he'd want to know after the BET.
I know that but I doubt that it will be made public...it's solely for planning for next season.
And I only posted it because he made it a point to talk about in the previous two games.
I agree that if Azzi has made her decision, or will do so this week, it probably won't be made public until after the NCAAT as to not cause a media circus around that, versus the actual games to be played. UConn has been very quiet as to transfer visits in the past.

And this is where I get frustrated with announcers that are not as tuned into UConn as I'd like. Yes, sometimes Meghan can be obvious and repetitive, and Rebecca can be too much of an anti-homer, but at least they know the team and do their homework. Details matter.
 

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Bascoe was out of control. She knocked down two of our players, not to mention she was the one who rolled over Paiges leg the first time they played.
 
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Our defense was a lethal weapon.

Creighton is a very experienced team with elite shooters. To hold most of them to below 15 is a statement.

They’re gonna be a tough team for anyone who doesn’t play them often to figure out in the tournament.
 
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I know that but I doubt that it will be made public...it's solely for planning for next season.
And I only posted it because he made it a point to talk about in the previous two games.
Fanta made multiple mistakes with that comment. Geno's comments I believe were more along the line of he would like to know soon after the Big East tournament. That doesn't mean he "will" know. It is Azzi's decision that she can make whenever she wants, including after the season ends. She is aware of Geno's desire for an earlier decision, but if you don't know you don't know.

Neither Azzi or Geno has said there will be a decision right after the Big East Tournament. Maybe there will be a decision then, but Fanta jumped the gun by extrapolating Geno's comments to say we will know after the tournament.

I think for players like Azzi or Paige in this program, you could argue that how the NCAA Tournament plays out could be a big factor in their decision. Getting close, but not winning a championship could be a significant reason to decide to return, and if the decision is a close one, waiting for that final buzzer to sound might be appropriate.

Also as Centerstream points out, a decision even if made, doesn't have to be public. In fact there may be good reasons not to do so. It can be a distraction during the most important part of the season. Personally my view would be if Azzi decides she is returning she could probably announce it, but if she decides to leave it is probably better to keep it in house until the season ends.

Even if Azzi does announce in a day or two, Fanta's comment was very inappropriate unless he was told by Azzi or Geno that would be the case, and Geno's more general comment didn't do that.
 

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Great win but offense sputtered after first quarter. No runs. KK and Chen had 10 TOs. Many uncontested. Guards have to be more disciplined with the handle and with their passes. Paige was her classic self. Fudd was great, her shot is back, and Strong was smooth, smart and consistent. It seems that she just glides down the court. Comes out of nowhere to steal a pass, or a dribble or bat a pass away. Great rebounder, great scorer. A freshman this good is phenominal!
 

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I think some of the sloppy play on both sides can be attributed to 3 games in three days. It is not so much physically but mentally it takes its toll.

Both teams were out of gas in the fourth quarter. I kept praying for no injuries.

UConn gives most teams fits defensively but they have Creighton’s number. The Huskies just crank up the ball pressure against a well coached team.

UConn has mastered the tap out on live balls. I don’t recall a team doing it as much as UConn does.

The screen set by Brady on Morgensen was not a foul in my opinion.

The upcoming break is needed. Hopefully, the committee comes to their senses and gives UConn the number 1 seed they deserve.

Paige will get the MOP but a case could be made that she should share it with Sarah.

As much as I love watching the team play, three days in a row of John Fanta is plenty.
NO foul On Brady !!!
 
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Certainly evidence of fatigue - unusual turnovers from KK and Kaitlyn. I hope some rest will get that corrected. Certainly can't fault the defense and special praise for Azzi and Ash in that respect. I am concerned about Ice and Ash getting their confidence back on offense as we will need them to take on some of the load in the tournament. We needed it all from Paige, Sarah and Azzi tonight against a scrappy and talented, but undersized Creighton team. We will have no such height advantage going forward.
you can't say fatigue for KK and Chen. They don't play 40 minutes, or anywhere near it. They get their breaks during the games. Paige and Sarah, not so much.
 
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you can't say fatigue for KK and Chen. They don't play 40 minutes, or anywhere near it. They get their breaks during the games. Paige and Sarah, not so much.
20 minutes at the pace they play is like 40 minutes for a player on any other team. 3 games in 3 days at high speed is a recipe for tired legs. If you watched them carefully, you could see Chen had a higher dribble than normal and was palming the ball all the time. KK, who always rushes into trouble had her head down not seeing the traffic ahead on offense and on defense was getting crossed up by the Creighton speedy guards.
 
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Since that foul is a topic now, I have to agree it wasn't a foul on Ice. The replay made this really clear, and the refs got this one right. But what really stands out is how Molly was flattened by it. It's not like Ice gave her a hip check. It's that Mollly ran full force into a very solid person. I think this shows two things: 1) Ice is really strong, and 2) Molly was totally focused on defending and must have run into Ice at top speed. I am equally impressed by both of them.

Molly has been a mainstay at Creighton for 4 [?] seasons now and they will miss her when she moves on. In fact, Creighton is losing 7 seniors, I think. I hope Flan can find talented players to take their places, since the BE would be diminished by not having a strong Creighton team. And he is a great coach.
 

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A bit sooner than 7:00 left in Q3, while Fanta was blathering about Geno’s hair or something, the camera showed Geno giving Jana the business. All I could make out was I don’t understand. Anyone see on the court what he was mad about?
 
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Congrats to Jana for not leading the team in PFs. (Of course, playing only 10 minutes might have been a factor.) But it was refreshing to see that on this team with the 3-headed scoring monster, Jana hit the first two baskets in the game. In fact, when it was 6-0, all our scoring was by Jana and Chen.
 
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Since that foul is a topic now, I have to agree it wasn't a foul on Ice. The replay made this really clear, and the refs got this one right.
Huh????
The refs were 100% wrong in blowing the whistle.
And in your praise of Molly, didn't she recover sufficiently to score the next Creighton basket via a layup?
 

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