UConn - Syracuse

[Vowelguy]

Barring a miracle, Wash against coming back, which sets up a UConn-Syracuse final.

Not having KLS will weaken our press breaking a bit, as she has size and good passing ability. Though we do at least still have Stew & Tuck to help with that.

UConn has the athleticism to play uptempo with them, but I'd think would want to avoid the helter skelter play that the Cuse likes.

 

[Vowelguy]

How does this Syracuse team compare to the old Rutgers' teams?

Their relentless pressure and confidence are reminiscent. Obviously better shooters.

 

[HuskyFan1125]

What would concern me is if they get hot from 3 a la Notre Dame and DePaul this season.

 

[iri10]

Assuming they do win the game (I still hope Washington can pull off the comeback), Syracuse will get open looks from 3. Hopefully not as many as Washington is giving them. How Syracuse hits 3s, whether open or contested, will determine whether this game is close or not.

Syracuse presses and defends aggressively, and earns a lot of turnovers as a result. Chances are they will not be as disruptive against UConn as they have against Washington though. If UConn positions its players correctly, they should be able to make Syracuse pay with their press-breaking.

 

[Henry]

A lot will depend on how the game is called. Our games with them in the past were very physical. That is what has lead to the bad feelings between us and Syracuse. The reffing in the Washington game does not encourage me as to how it will be called.

 

[Fairfield Fan]

The once and still greatest women's basketball league: The (Old) Big East

Syracuse clobbers Pac-12's Washington, and Connecticut clobbers Pac-12's league champion.

The (Old) Big East teams in the NCAA tournament: 17 wins and 7 losses.

 

[Sonny44]

A lot will depend on how the game is called. Our games with them in the past were very physical. That is what has lead to the bad feelings between us and Syracuse. The reffing in the Washington game does not encourage me as to how it will be called.

No worries, DEE will reign.

 

[UConnCat]

I don't see similarities between Syracuse and the old Rutgers teams. Rutgers played man defense and Syracuse plays zone. Rutgers wanted to make the game a half-court game and limit the number of possessions while Syracuse wants to speed up the game and generate a lot of possessions.

The worst thing a team can do against Syracuse is think they can dribble through the full court pressure. UConn has the size to pass over the pressure and avoid dribbling in to the traps. Not having Lou and her size will hurt a bit but UConn has enough experience and composure to handle the pressure. UConn will be prepared to attack Syracuse's pressure.

 

[alexrgct]

We have Stewie, Morgan, Moriah, and Geno. Syracuse does not.

 

[Vowelguy]

I don't see similarities between Syracuse and the old Rutgers teams. Rutgers played man defense and Syracuse plays zone. Rutgers wanted to make the game a half-court game and limit the number of possessions while Syracuse wants to speed up the game and generate a lot of possessions.

Thanks.

 

[Carnac]

It's Syracuse Tuesday for the championship. Syracuse 80 - UW 69.

Those of you that wanted Syracuse, you'll get your wish.

 

[Connecticut]

Time to beat the **** out of Syracuse and their fans

 

[trb123]

I was checking the box scores on ESPN and the Syracuse box has 17 listed names. How many players are allowed on a team?
Who are the others? Red Shirts? Walk ons? Sabbaticals? ESPN mistakes?

 

[mdakota]

I was checking the box scores on ESPN and the Syracuse box has 17 listed names. How many players are allowed on a team?
Who are the others? Red Shirts? Walk ons? Sabbaticals? ESPN mistakes?

They are just trying to play head games with us.... well, we don't have heads.. we showed them

 

[uconn_nyc]

I don't see similarities between Syracuse and the old Rutgers teams. Rutgers played man defense and Syracuse plays zone. Rutgers wanted to make the game a half-court game and limit the number of possessions while Syracuse wants to speed up the game and generate a lot of possessions.

The worst thing a team can do against Syracuse is think they can dribble through the full court pressure. UConn has the size to pass over the pressure and avoid dribbling in to the traps. Not having Lou and her size will hurt a bit but UConn has enough experience and composure to handle the pressure. UConn will be prepared to attack Syracuse's pressure.

In addition. Syracuse has not seen the type of defense UConn play, e.g. the disruption that Gabby William causes. UConn by 15.

 

[Kaizen]

I was checking the box scores on ESPN and the Syracuse box has 17 listed names. How many players are allowed on a team?
Who are the others? Red Shirts? Walk ons? Sabbaticals? ESPN mistakes?

Actually they have 18 players not 17.

 

[VAUConnFan]

I was checking the box scores on ESPN and the Syracuse box has 17 listed names. How many players are allowed on a team?
Who are the others? Red Shirts? Walk ons? Sabbaticals? ESPN mistakes?

15 on scholarship, 20 on the roster(100% sure of the first number and pretty sure of the second).

 

[VAUConnFan]

I was checking the box scores on ESPN and the Syracuse box has 17 listed names. How many players are allowed on a team?
Who are the others? Red Shirts? Walk ons? Sabbaticals? ESPN mistakes?

15 on scholarship, 20 on the roster(100% sure of the first number and pretty sure of the second).

 

[Kaizen]

FiveThirtyEight has UConn 97%, Syracuse 3%
2016 March Madness Predictions

Massy has UConn 97%, Syracuse 4%
Massey Ratings

That is before Lou got injury.

 

[trb123]

15 on scholarship, 20 on the roster(100% sure of the first number and pretty sure of the second).

Thank you. As long as they are not heavies Quentin Hillsman is planning to unload on Stewart, I will not worry.

 

[Mdoggie]

Tuck, Napressa and Gabby are going to murder the interior of the match up zone D. Stewie will hit from the gaps also. It could get ugly.

 

[Vowelguy]

Thank you. As long as they are not heavies Quentin Hillsman is planning to unload on Stewart, I will not worry.

One of their walk ons is 4'10". Would love to see her on Stewart. Or on Mo.

 

[Carnac]

15 on scholarship, 20 on the roster(100% sure of the first number and pretty sure of the second).

Anybody on Q's bench beyond the 3rd player, is not going to see any game time. With respect to the players towards the end of the bench, You and I have a better chance of getting into the game than they do.
Q can't even see down that far. Those players are strictly cheerleaders that got to dress out for the game, and are happy to be there.

 

[VA Huskie]

I was at the Syracuse-ND ACC championship game. ND had no problem with the press and easily handled Q's team. I expect UCONN by 26.

 

[Mdoggie]

Last time I was at the Carrier Dome it was for a Cuse vs Uconn men's game. Cuse won. 3 years ago. I think that is what sold my kid on Cuse.​