UConn-Texas Game Thread

[easttexastrash]

Great game. Not sure how UT lost to TCU.

Welcome to the Big 12.

 

[hoophuskee]

Good game. Good win. Thought at the end refs were burning Huskies - but tough gritty game.

 

[ricky]

They need some size really bad. Looks like last year's team.

 

[Tenspro2002]

Crystal and Lou Players if the Game! No question about it

A nod to Kia for her toughness.

Stevens with 16 points and some of our most critical buckets deserves to be in that category as well.

Very disappointing game for Collier, who's developing a discouraging habit of shrinking in the biggest spots.

 

[psconn]

What a win but Jesus KLS eye is really bad.

I'd have to say that played a role in her 2 missed free throws.

 

[SVCBeercats]

You know Baylor is licking its chops! Yikes! I had to have my nitro close by!

 

[cohenzone]

Team got Punched and they survived a Tough Texas Team. Refs allowed their Physical play and there was some home cooking tonight. Stevens should not have been called for a foul on that inbound play, but it did eventually worked to teams favor as Texas player only made one Free Throw. Who knows without the foul, the game might have been tied. Suprised that Katie-Lou missed both free throws. Glad for her it didn't make a difference in the game.

Don't think anyone predicted a four point UConn win.

KLS was shooting with one eye.

 

[Tenspro2002]

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I can't say I understand, but I am enthralled by this creature.

 

[Mdoggie]

Stevens with 16 points and some of our most critical buckets deserves to be in that category as well.

Very disappointing game for Collier, who's developing a discouraging habit of shrinking in the biggest spots.

Habit? You're ridiculous.

 

[JordyG]

Before some of you get going. There is no such thing as a moral victory in sports.

Geno incredibly proud of this team, to gut out a win on the road against a tough team when you're not playing great.

such a fabulous, wonderful game. Both teams covered with glory. loved every minute. great WCBB.

This game is the reason why I watch WBB. Of course, a loss would have been the reason why I scream and throw things at the screen. While watching great WBB.

 

[Hayven]

Good to hear Geno say he will focus on the bench for the upcoming weeks. Is Crystal still suffering from shin splints?

 

[Huskie78]

Team got Punched and they survived a Tough Texas Team. Refs allowed their Physical play and there was some home cooking tonight. Stevens should not have been called for a foul on that inbound play, but it did eventually worked to teams favor as Texas player only made one Free Throw. Who knows without the foul, the game might have been tied. Suprised that Katie-Lou missed both free throws. Glad for her it didn't make a difference in the game.

Don't think anyone predicted a four point UConn win.

I love these kinds of games... but my heart doesn't!

 

[CocoHusky]

Geno made two mistakes in his post game interview. Geno said Crystal was in same situation at Louisville last year and missed both FTs. It was actually FSU and she made the first and missed the second.

 

[Zanzman]

They need some size really bad. Looks like last year's team.

Stevens doesn’t provide size?

 

[DefenseBB]

Escape! GREAT game and test.

And Astin really did a fly by on Geno for the handshake.

Just stop. She did not fly by. I have it recorded and it was a normal Geno shake with a comment.

 

[Kaizen]

Stevens with 16 points and some of our most critical buckets deserves to be in that category as well.

Very disappointing game for Collier, who's developing a discouraging habit of shrinking in the biggest spots.

Phessa did score a critical 3 pts ....

 

[JordyG]

Next time baby, a neutral court.

 

[NOI33]

They need some size really bad. Looks like last year's team.

They got 6 friggin 6! How much more size does one need? Having 6'6, 6'3, 6'1 and 6'0 (all AA worthy) on the floor at once is unthinkable for most teams!

 

[HuskyNan]

Stevens with 16 points and some of our most critical buckets deserves to be in that category as well.

Very disappointing game for Collier, who's developing a discouraging habit of shrinking in the biggest spots.

Her offense was really good but she gave up a lot of points on the other end.

 

[Tenspro2002]

This team will not win a NC playing only 6 players. One of those bench players needs to find a way out of the doghouse.

Agreed. This year's 6 may be better than last year's 6 (though 2017 Collier and Williams are vastly superior to 2018 Collier and Williams thus far), but it's not going to be enough.

This was an Elite 8-caliber opponent, meaning at least 3 games like this on the way to the title. We're not going to win 3 in a row like this.

 

[Tenspro2002]

Her offense was really good but she gave up a lot of points on the other end.

I do not disagree at all. But she was our only offense at times in the 2nd half.

 

[bballnut90]

Did UConn win or survive?

Kind of both. Texas missed a number of chances late (2 missed layups and missed 3/4 FTs late) and had the weird foul on Stevens work against them so they didn’t get a shot to tie. UCONN also missed a pair of FTs late (although going 17-19 is quite clutch) and made some dumb TOs, but they executed better down the stretch than Texas—namely getting Stevens involved at every opportunity and Texas had a difficult time stopping her with White. Really entertaining game in a back and forth battle all night. Texas is capable of being a very good team and they showed that in stretches tonight. Their 3 guards are phenomenal and all are capable of getting to the rim, hitting 3s and creating for others.

 

[Suebird10fan]

This team will not win a NC playing only 6 players. One of those bench players needs to find a way out of the doghouse.

I'd prefer we not have to and clearly geno agrees. But we've done it multiple times I'm pretty sure. Can someone help me out here (or tell me I'm wrong)?

 

[Blueballer]

Radio gave Gabby POG. She made some nice plays but also had a bunch of uncharacteristic mistakes. I'd go with KLS or Crystal myself.

 

[VAMike23]

Lou on the bench during a late time-out:

“Cut me, Mick! Cut me!”

She’s tough