UConn Huskies v. ECU - Game Thread

[Naples Husky]

I think the bench played well. Molly only one TO

 

[MilfordHusky]

Nice drive by Lexi.

 

[MilfordHusky]

Kyla, Lexi, and Mikayla all scored. Progress.

 

[Blue Huskie]

Is AEH suited up?

Justine Ward posted on her FB page earlier that AEH did not make the trip due to that personal matter.

 

[oldude]

Nice road win. On to the warmer weather for the girls!

I wonder if Geno brought his clubs. I know he likes to play with Jose when he's in Tampa

 

[huskeynut]

On to Tampa. See everyone at USF.

 

[BigBird]

I start to feel our benches are not bad ....

Agreed. Maybe there are a few shot selection issues, but that is fairly easy to fix. The floor spacing, rebounding, and passing are encouraging.

 

[RockyMTblue2]

I start to feel our benches are not bad ....

The kids are going to be fine I think ... more playing time with 2 starters still on the floor ...

 

[MilfordHusky]

Some plusses: Defense, blocks, ball movement, shooting inside the arc. The starters looked good, though Kia may have been hampered by the injury. Meg continued to grow. Z was a defensive force. The end of the bench looked a little better.

Negatives: 3-point shooting, FT shooting, missed chippies.

Overall, a good game. Geno was happy, so I am too. 96-35 is rather overwhelming.

 

[ochoopsfan]

What's her career high in assists? Looking like Larry Bird.

Or the other Bird, Sue.

 

[BigBird]

 

[MilfordHusky]

I think the bench played well. Molly only one TO

That was a glaringly poor pass, but she was more careful afterward. I'd still like to see her shoot, but she gave it up to others in shooting position. She did grab at least one steal.

 

[triaddukefan]

 

[MilfordHusky]

Or the other Bird, Sue.

Very true. Lou and Larry wear the same number. Lou Legend.

 

[oldude]

That was a glaringly poor pass, but she was more careful afterward. I'd still like to see her shoot, but she gave it up to others in shooting position. She did grab at least one steal.

4 rb's, 2 ast, 1 stl and 1 to ... not to bad for Molly, but I too would like to see her shoot more

 

[oldude]

Very true. Lou and Larry wear the same number. Lou Legend.

Larry is Lou and Lou's Dad's favorite player.

 

[BigBird]

Our highest point total for a starter was 19. The bench (combined) had 26. Encouraging! And 31 assists on 40 made baskets is just amazing.

 

[Scud49]

Gabby 18 points, 7 boards, and zero turnovers - I knew she would get it under control

 

[oldude]

A few random thoughts about the game today:

• Whatever problem was plaguing Gabby before the break, she's playing like an AA right now
• Lou is the most complete player on this team. She does everything well.
• Z was an old time center today: 16 rb's and 5 blocks
• MW has a spectacular array of moves, and we've only scratched the surface so far
• With 31 assists in today's game, UConn is now averaging 23.5 assists per game, now surpassing their average of 23.3 for last season when they set the NCAA all-time assist record for a single season.

 

[MilfordHusky]

A few random thoughts about the game today:

• Whatever problem was plaguing Gabby before the break, she's playing like an AA right now
• Lou is the most complete player on this team. She does everything well.
• Z was an old time center today: 16 rb's and 5 blocks
• MW has a spectacular array of moves, and we've only scratched the surface so far
• With 31 assists in today's game, UConn is now averaging 23.5 assists per game, now surpassing their average of 23.3 for last season when they set the NCAA all-time assist record for a single season.

Happy to see Gabby back on her game. She takes control.

Lou has clearly expanded her game. Playing for NPOY consideration next year and possibly this year.

Z was the rim protector today. I liked it.

I think Megan has a future with this team.

I love the assists. I think conference play will allow us to break the record. Lou's bounce pass in transition and Crystal's 50' pass were phenomenal.

 

[augustaTC]

I think the bench played well. Molly only one TO

Except poor Molly's TO was right in front of Geno - his expression was about as you'd expect.

 

[Ozimoto]

Nice to see a few new names in the box score.

 

[CTyankee]

On to Tampa. See everyone at USF.

I hope they get out of town fast... Snowing already in the southern part of North Carolina... That's about 90-100 miles south of Greenville, NC.

 

[huskeynut]

This team is starting to gel nicely. The pieces are starting to come together.
Crystal is the floor general. She sees the whole court and it an excellent passer
Kia is playing more of a 2 guard and killing it from 3 point land. And she is still tough as nails on defense.
Lou - she has taken her game to another level. She is no longer "just" a 3 point shooter. She can take you off the dribble to the hoop or stop and bury a 15 footer. And she is playing defense!
Pheesa - the adjustments have been made and she is returning to her game. Constant motion gets her free for a lot of easy buckets.
Gabby - she is back to filling up the stats sheet. And her defense and rebounding are amazing.
Z - she is really starting to get it. She and Pheesa are developing a nice high-low game between the two of them. Her short jumper is almost unstoppable. Rebounding and shot blocking and assists!
Megan - we are starting to see how very talented this young lady really is. Speed, body control, rebounding, shot selection and defense. What's not to like.

And not to be left out, the bench is developing into one of the better ones Geno has had in a while. The frosh are showing they belong and can play.

 

[eebmg]

Z could have doubled her output but missed so many bunnies. Just one of those days but in true UConn fashion, if one part of your game is not working, make your mark on other areas.