UConn-Oklahoma post game thread

[HCCForever]

I thought Chen played very well. Hustling on both ends of the floor.

I liked Chen's game as well. She looked like a free safety at times going after the ball.

Jana had some nice rebounds but needs to control those balls and not commit turnovers.

Shade is just plain tough.

And Paige was simply outstanding. Great game.

 

[jaydee602]

Did everyone hear that sigh of relief from Sarah all the way from Spokane when she finally hit that 3 point shot?

 

[Vowelguy]

Azzi 4-13 but 5 asst 3 Stl and only 1 turnover and 1 foul.

 

[pacific 44]

If you want to see a ferocious will to win,look no farther than Paige diving on the floor to rip the ball away from an opposing player and passing to a teammate. I've seen slower lions diving a wounded zebra on nat geo. Just wow.

 

[Centerstream]

—Paige’s star keeps getting brighter and brighter.

—part of the shooting woes early can be attributed to how tight the rims were. How many shots went in and out?

Serious question...is a tight rim a real thing? I mean the same type of shots went in later, so what changed, did the rims loosen?
I have always wondered where that term, or theory, came from.

 

[pghhuskydoc]

Thought it was interesting the first 2 players Paige gave flowers to post game were Ice and Jana for keeping Beers pinned down low.
What a leader!

 

[RockyMTblue2]

Paige is driving the UConn bus.......great to see this team deal so well with their first taste of adversity.........things are only going to get harder so everybody needs to step it up another notch from the first minute on in the next round...

Yes, that first half has to be the last first half like that for the tournament.

 

[Geesworld]

The only thing I fear for this team all season is if we don't shoot well can we win a ball game.

I was happy to see we came out of halftime and attempted to get some post looks with Jana and Sarah. We didn't get any points but I think it sets a tone when we at least try.

I thought we rebounded well in this game and even got some offensive rebounds which we're usually are on the bad side of that stat.

Quiet but Deadly award goes to Kaitlyn Chen. Her play is so unsung but it's the little things that she does that leads to so many positives. She and KK have been the spark in the engine.

Elite 8 we're here!!!! Go UCONN

 

[hookshot]

How was Kaitlyn? Also seemed like Ashlyn stepped up, especially in the first half. Didn't get a chance to see the game but looks like it was a great win

Kaitlyn was OK but not as aggressive as you might hope of a 5th year player - still a rookie at this level and shared some yips with Sarah

 

[msf22b]

OK: Paige and the D were all-world

How could the team's performance improve?

1. We got a grand total of zero points from our posts
They did an adequate job of making life miserable for
Beers (which was their primary assignment) ...with
help...but some offense is required
2. Azzi is more active driving across the middle, but she
doesn't yet have a great instinct of when she is
completely open for a turn-around mid (or short)
range) which today was often.
3. I think the absurd schedule effected their pretty sub-
par first half...When they got the sand out of their eyes
they were more in sync.

 

[victor64]

Serious question...is a tight rim a real thing? I mean the same type of shots went in later, so what changed, did the rims loosen?
I have always wondered where that term, or theory, came from.

It is my opinion. I coached for 30 years and normally, the newer the baskets, the tighter the rims. Also, a tell for me, how many shots taken by both teams went in and out.

Of course, Paige provided evidence to the contrary. But, Paige is not a normal player.

 

[Stagnant]

Strong is incredible in these small ball lineups. Battling players like Reagan Beers. Will be battling Iriafen or Lee in the next matchup. Seems to be able to guard all 5 positions.

 

[HCCForever]

Thought it was interesting the first 2 players Paige gave flowers to post game were Ice and Jana for keeping Beers pinned down low.
What a leader!

Paige did give Jana and Ice credit during the postgame with Holly as well. Great leader who shares the limelight with the team.

 

[CL82]

Yes, we have Paige and they have Beers ....

Well, at least they can drown their sorrows then.

 

[ec33]

Thought this was too funny not to share.

The end-of-3rd-quarter TV interview was gold, "Do you want to try talking to them?"

 

[Dove]

National Title comin'!!!!

 

[Vowelguy]

When did Paige miss 11 shots? Seriously I think I only remember 1 in the 2nd half.

Anyone have her numbers by half or quarter ?

Looking through the play by play I counted

1st: 4/8
2nd: 0/3
3rd: 3/6
4th: 8/9
Missing: 1/1

 

[RockyMTblue2]

I didn't see this above. If it is forgiveness please:

 

[TUCBTUD]

But Paige missed a FT, puts her back under 90%. I think she needs to now make at least 5 or 6 without a miss.

88.9% now (96-108)

 

[Dove]

Well, at least they can drown their sorrows then.

Beers with tears...love it.

 

[hookshot]

Wondering about Aubrey. At first I thought maybe she was being held until the 2nd half so OU couldn’t adjust. And who knows maybe if things didn’t turn so quickly that still could’ve happened.

Or maybe against OU he wanted shooters on the floor?

Or maybe preserving her absolutely needed?

Or ….

I doubt that she is 100%, or we would have seen her as Jana and to a lesser extent Brady struggled

 

[and one]

Paige. Paige. Paige. The rest of the crew did enough to help Paige get a big win. Geno only played 8, with no garbage minutes doled out to Allie or Griff or Caroline. Beyond Paige, Paige, Paige shooting was a little suspect but the main suspects Azzi and Sarah did plenty of other good things so they are forgiven. Ash gave her all - as usual. Does anyone in the country work harder than that woman? No. Jana and Ice and Sarah handled Beers just fine. Good job! All in all a great game to watch and a good win to advance.

 

[DEFCONN1]

I said this before, but I feel Jana pretty much neutralized Beers. She played hard and with a ton of intensity. The biggest difference in my mind is Beers has more experience. With a year under her belt, I will be taking Jana over Beers.

 

[Zanzman]

National Title comin'!!!!

Doomed!

 

[ec33]

Do you think Oklahoma fans are tired of facing UConn basketball in NCAA tournament games?