UConn - Robert Morris Game Thread

[JavaMan]

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[huskies29]

I went back and watched play in slow motion. Looks like lou came down on her side hitting shoulder first and then glancing blow to side of her face. Not as bad as face first but I'll bet face stung anyway. Uconn trainer one of the best and doubt their taking chances with her health in a game they could win with the bottom of the bench.

 

[UcMiami]

I'm kind of glad we eased off the full-court pressure after a couple minutes in the first quarter. Seems to me that Geno went to it a little early today, perhaps because the score was likely to get out of hand pretty quickly and he's not about to press a team that's down 40.

The issue is an almost two week lay-off. The coaches need to get the team into race mode quickly - play the starters basically the whole first quarter, get them all another five minutes in the second, and I expect probably seven + minutes in the third, and few or none in the fourth. Tough of RMU, but you need to worry about your team and timing and flow - be selfish about this game in particular.

 

[MilfordHusky]

Butler has a lot of work to do this off season.

Agreed. But the potential is there. Kara Wolters was a project.

 

[huskies29]

Butler has a lot of work to do this off season.

Thats being kind.

 

[Jimbo]

what's the most points scored in the first half of a game?

I've been combing through the media guide. Apparently UConn has twice scored 68 points in a half, but those were regular season games. The guide doesn't say what our largest half in an NCAA Tournament game was.

 

[Huskies Rule]

I saw something in the 1st half that I have not seen this year. Stewie stole the ball near half court, took a dribble or two with no Robert Morris kids in sight, and even though Moriah was 20 feet ahead of her waiting under the basket, Stewie didn't make the pass. She took the layup herself. I think even Moriah was surprised, as she made a gesture toward Stewie anticipating the pass which never came. I was 'shocked,' because it was so uncharacteristic of UConn play.

 

[Rayvin56]

LOL, just back from the gym to see the second half.
Katie Lou, 17 pts, LOL, LOL, LOL

And in only 11 minutes, Kaizen...

 

[Fairfield Fan]

Good quarter for Robert Morris: losing only 23-11. Sure beats 41-4.

RM is not a bad team. Once paired with the 16/17 Huskies, they made a game of it. Nice 3-point shooting against next year's squad. Our second team looks a bit rusty. Except for Gabby Williams.

 

[HoopsFan21]

A Tuck bucket then Mo with a steal for 4 quick points, 68-15 9:18 3rd

 

[JordyG]

Doesn't matter. Just having the head move sharply, even if not directly impacted, can cause a concussion. She was not moving, then flopped to her other side. Had to be pulled up. She was holding her head. Stop the game, take her out, and have a doctor look at her!

I too see your point. Small blood clots occur with less. I seen seen worse head meets floor in BB men and women's with no effect. It depends on the person. All bifurcated appendages crossed.

 

[HoopsFan21]

KLS for 3!!! 71-18, 20 pts for KLS

 

[Padutch5]

Doesn't matter. Just having the head move sharply, even if not directly impacted, can cause a concussion. She was not moving, then flopped to her other side. Had to be pulled up. She was holding her head. Stop the game, take her out, and have a doctor look at her!

OK. Got your point. Give it up already.

 

[MilfordHusky]

KML impersonation by #33.

 

[HoopsFan21]

Stewie for 3!!! 74-20

 

[MilfordHusky]

Mo wanted Stewie to dunk.

After the play, she said, "Go get it!" We know who is in charge here.

 

[HoopsFan21]

Nice bounce pass Kia to Mo in transition 80-22 3:17 3rd

 

[HoopsFan21]

8 steals for Stewie - guess she's done for the day

 

[Jimbo]

The issue is an almost two week lay-off. The coaches need to get the team into race mode quickly - play the starters basically the whole first quarter, get them all another five minutes in the second, and I expect probably seven + minutes in the third, and few or none in the fourth. Tough of RMU, but you need to worry about your team and timing and flow - be selfish about this game in particular.

No argument at all. I meant only to comment on the full-court press specifically; I think it made sense to use it for a few minutes just to practice it a little, but more than that would have been overkill (especially because Robert Morris was so clearly overmatched that successfully pressing them wasn't even much of a challenge). I have no problem with keeping the starters in for a while to keep everyone in a good flow.

 

[HoopsFan21]

"Stewie on the cover of Sports Illustrated for the third time in her career"

 

[johnnyc]

Once paired with the 16/17 Huskies, they made a game of it.

That wasn't the 16/17 Huskies.

 

[johnnyc]

Butler has a lot of work to do this off season.

So does Breanna Stewart.

 

[UcMiami]

Uh oh - Samuelson went over her legal limit - new career high of 22 at this point.

 

[MilfordHusky]

Is that a career high 22 for Lou??

 

[HoopsFan21]

Uh oh - Samuelson went over her legal limit - new career high of 22 at this point.

Gonna be a lot more of that next year