UCONN - Marquette postgame thread (merged)

[EricSD]

Not sure what to say. Outplayed and outmaneuvered - this team was sluggish and looked just tired. I think the hits that have kept on coming have just worn them down. You can tell they are mentally and physically exhausted. It's too bad because I keep thinking of "what could have been".

I really didn't expect this, but I think some did. They played their hearts out against SC, but had nothing, really, for this game. The steak of not losing consecutive games that lasted almost 30 years has come to an end.

Bummed for them, but tomorrow is a new day - on to the next. Praying that healthy players come back soon! Congrats to Marquette...

 

[LwrcasefaN]

That tank is on E.

 

[CTGirl15]

These kids are just exhausted; mentally, physically, and emotionally. Tough tough game after the way they battled on Sunday, but hopefully they can take a few days to recharge before Georgetown on Saturday.

 

[GG]

Congrats to Marquette. Need to get Azzi and Caroline back. This tema will regroup and rebound. Go Huskies!

 

[Bama fan]

Marquette played a very good game, and we didn't really compete. So many mental errors, and bad bounces, and soft hands, and missed assignments. They need to examine this one, rest up, and commit to fixing the crap. Let's finish strong. Go Huskies!

 

[jpp13]

Same sluggish game as Villanova last year after a valiant effort against Tennessee.

 

[VA Huskie]

Let’s show our girls some love! It’s been an extremely challenging season.

 

[hoopsnloops32]

Yikes. Not surprised considering they needed a great game from Caroline to beat them last time.

 

[oldude]

Some thoughts on the Marquette game:

• You’re never sure how a team will respond after an emotional loss in a Big Game. UConn’s response today after the SC game on Sunday was not what anyone had in mind.
• After Dorka scored in the low post on the first two offensive possessions, I really felt that UConn would score at will in the low post. But when the Huskies struggled to hit outside shots, that allowed Marquette to pack it in on defense, making it very difficult for Dorka, Aliayah & Aubrey to post up. UConn desperately needs another shooter or two on the court to spread the floor!!!
• UConn had navigated the toughest part of their schedule, and despite all the injuries, they still had a realistic road in front of them to a #1 seed in the Big Dance. After losing to Marquette today, all bets are off. UConn now needs to regroup, and somehow fix an engine that's leaking oil.
• UConn's starting 5 played the entire second half without substitution.
• Congratulations to Lou on reaching 2000 points. That’s a lofty plateau in college basketball.
• A 30-year streak ended tonight as UConn lost 2 games in a row for the first time since 1993.
• I have a thing on Saturday, so I would ask Eric or another BY’er to handle the Georgetown postgame thread. I’ll be back for the Creighton game on the 15th.

 

[and one]

We've had a number of games now where we didn't look very good but still won. Not tonight. A dreadful game. I just gave up on hoping someone would be able to shoot the darn ball. This was a well earned loss.

 

[Conndog]

Turnovers were 19 for UConn compared to 8 for Marquette. Having 11 more possessions would have helped too.

 

[Happydad745]

Saturday, against Georgetown, I'd consider starting the bench.

 

[Centerstream]

No outside shots were falling, again Lou had physical defenders and nobody else could consistently step up. We couldn't even get the inside game going after late in the first quarter. The subs played, not much of an effect.
Feel really bad for our starters...having to play their butts off game after game after game.

 

[uconnfan68]

Give them a few days off.

 

[hoopsfan22]

We miss having another shooter on the floor. We need Azzi, but she's likely weeks away from returning.

 

[NC28604]

There goes that #1 seed. Unless there a lot of losses by other top teams and we run the table (which we were supposed to do starting with this game) we're a #2 seed at best.

 

[Carnac]

Goodnight folks.

 

[Biff]

empty

 

[HuskieDawg]

This was like watching a high school game for much of it, it was a tough watch.

The 5 girls have given everything they can, they just didn’t have anything left to give in this game.

Still very proud of them because I know this hurts for them.

 

[HuskyNan]

Give them a few days off.

They have to travel to Washington for the Georgetown game Saturday evening

 

[uconnfan68]

Turnovers were 19 for UConn compared to 8 for Marquette. Having 11 more possessions would have helped too.

Turnovers have made things difficult all year. Too sloppy.

 

[VA Huskie]

Congrats to Marquette, they played an excellent game. Is was sorta nice to see someone else celebrate. For us, just too many injuries and nothing left in the tank. I kept watching AE not able to hold on to the ball and thought… she’s just spent.

Go Huskies!

 

[freekimchee]

Great game by Marquette. They were the better team tonight. Good for Duffy and her kids. UConn just looked off right from the start. It is what it is. Sun will still shine tomorrow. Now on to Georgetown.

 

[SLY63]

Some thoughts on the Marquette game:

• You’re never sure how a team will respond after an emotional loss in a Big Game. UConn’s response today after the SC game on Sunday was not what anyone had in mind.
• After Dorka scored in the low post on the first two offensive possessions, I really felt that UConn would score at will in the low post. But when the Huskies struggled to hit outside shots, that allowed Marquette to pack it in on defense, making it very difficult for Dorka, Aliayah & Aubrey to post up. UConn desperately needs another shooter or two on the court to spread the floor!!!
• UConn had navigated the toughest part of their schedule, and despite all the injuries, they still had a realistic road in front of them to a #1 seed in the Big Dance. After losing to Marquette today, all bets are off. UConn now needs to regroup, and somehow fix an engine that's leaking oil.
• UConn's starting 5 played the entire second half without substitution.
• Congratulations to Lou on reaching 2000 points. That’s a lofty plateau in college basketball.
• A 30-year streak ended tonight as UConn lost 2 games in a row for the first time since 1993.
• I have a thing on Saturday, so I would ask Eric or another BY’er to handle the Georgetown postgame thread. I’ll be back for the Creighton game on the 15th.

Great post. You said pretty much everything I was. I won't add anything negative about the team.

Duffy is a solid, classy coach, and Marquette earned the win tonight.

But I disagree with those who say losing the #1 seed doesn't matter. Tonight we just inherited a much tougher road to the Final Four, through a 3 seed. And I hope we get more firepower back for the game at 'Nova.

 

[Inthepaint]

Marquette got the job done, we didn’t.
Too many games this season just not worth rewatching.
All the minutes taking their toll.
Everybody is smarter than this but seem to be doubling down on stupid.
Nothing and nobody is going to turn it around unless they start doing the simple fundamentals like earlier in the season.
Need to rest, recharge, get a grip on themselves and loosen up and ENJOY playing again.
IMHO

 

[Next 12]

Turnovers were 19 for UConn compared to 8 for Marquette. Having 11 more possessions would have helped too.

Considering all the postulating I have done about Uconn going undefeated in the BE, I don't eat crow, so I will not post again until the NC tournament. Thank all whom have commented on my posts and enjoy the rest of the BE.

 

[SARG 2011]

Feel bad for this group, they have been battling for some time. The lack of another consistent outside shooter really reared it's ugly head tonight. The team will regroup and hopefully some reinforcements return sooner than later. Several games left to determine seeding and IN and LSU may lose one or two upcoming. I will be in DC on Sat cheering on the team like always.

 

[Surly1]

Think back to your college days and those late night weekend parties, followed by the requisite hangover the next day. Well, the SC game was UConn's hangover. The starting 5 had no legs tonite. As great as Aaliyah played on Sunday, she was missing in action, uncharacteristically losing the ball a number of times. Lou missing the back end of both her foul attempts was another giveaway. Nika's decision-making was questionable most of the game. I could go on, but this was like one of those lost days.

It's not the end of the world, but I can appreciate the joy of the Marquette players in their win. They played hard and took advantage of their opportunity. It might be the win that gets them a tournament bid.

Fortunately, this team is resilient and hopefully this loss stings and leaves a taste they don't want to experience again.

 

[HuskyNan]

Let them sleep for a few days. This will hurt more than you think.

They’ll go home tonight, have tomorrow to catch up on school and with friends, then get on a bus/plane to Washington the day after. No rest.

 

[oldhusky]

Saturday, against Georgetown, I'd consider starting the bench.

We don't have 5 available players on the bench!