UConn v. Tulsa — Game Thread

[MilfordHusky]

Well, the Huskies had a rather lackluster night, but the Lady Vols had a worse night.

 

[Centerstream]

Post game presser - Geno's not happy with Z's defense...not one bit

 

[BigBird]

Just a guess: Molly got extended minutes because Geno intends to use her at point, thus avoiding moving Kia out of position.

 

[JustinesGuy]

I think we all thought this was going to be Uconn team for the ages. So far not so much.

Danger- A lot better this year.
Kia- Same as last year.
KLS- A lot better BUT injuries have slowed her up.
Gabby- not same gabby as last year. That fearless determination is not always on the court. Migraines? Off games? IDK
Z- Clearly a huge addition and IMHO playing well.

PHEESE- Not playing as well as last year. Confidence issues, missing shots etc.

Bench - Clearly talked about on the BY. They've kinda been a dud

Mix in bad shins, bad hip flexors, black eyes, and it hasn't been the team we thought.

Yes we are undefeated, yes we've shown heart, yes we will march to the final four but the goal is to win it all. I'm a lot more concerned than I thought I'd be before the season started.

 

[HoopsFan21]

"Most disgraceful effort I've seen at Connecticut in 32 years."

 

[LasVegasYank]

<<Knowing what's in store for them, Tulsa may be reluctant to leave the locker room for the second half.>>

Losing the second half by 3 points? Wow. That's killing them.

 

[GoUconn7961]

I think we all thought this was going to be Uconn team for the ages. So far not so much.

Danger- A lot better this year.
Kia- Same as last year.
KLS- A lot better BUT injuries have slowed her up.
Gabby- not same gabby as last year. That fearless determination is not always on the court. Migraines? Off games? IDK
Z- Clearly a huge addition and IMHO playing well.

PHEESE- Not playing as well as last year. Confidence issues, missing shots etc.

Bench - Clearly talked about on the BY. They've kinda been a dud

Mix in bad shins, bad hip flexors, black eyes, and it hasn't been the team we thought.

Yes we are undefeated, yes we've shown heart, yes we will march to the final four but the goal is to win it all. I'm a lot more concerned than I thought I'd be before the season started.

You are 100% correct..

 

[Jlong231]

As we have all suspected, this years UConn team is very very beatable. To me it is the defense that is struggling. If UConn goes the distance this year it will be with a 6 person rotation. Pray for good health and no fouls.

He has to continue to develop the bench, some of his core girls are already struggling with nagging injuries the more mins they play, IMO the more risk for injury, I’m not saying play the bench all at once, but he definitey has to keep developing at least 2 or 3 besides Stevens off the bench, this isn’t UConn team of the past imo they aren’t winning it all with a 6 man bench.

 

[Centerstream]

I think we all thought this was going to be Uconn team for the ages. So far not so much.

Danger- A lot better this year.
Kia- Same as last year.
KLS- A lot better BUT injuries have slowed her up.
Gabby- not same gabby as last year. That fearless determination is not always on the court. Migraines? Off games? IDK
Z- Clearly a huge addition and IMHO playing well.

PHEESE- Not playing as well as last year. Confidence issues, missing shots etc.

Bench - Clearly talked about on the BY. They've kinda been a dud

Mix in bad shins, bad hip flexors, black eyes, and it hasn't been the team we thought.

Yes we are undefeated, yes we've shown heart, yes we will march to the final four but the goal is to win it all. I'm a lot more concerned than I thought I'd be before the season started.

Geno has a different opinion on Z.

 

[UConnNick]

It was somewhat to be expected that there would be a let down after a long road trip and an especially tough, physical game vs a top ten team. Geno is tearing the whole team a new one in the PC.

 

[HoopsFan21]

Geno says "we may go from a six to five player rotation after this."

 

[BigBird]

Geno at presser: molto upsetto.

 

[Blueballer]

LOL, the Boneyard is #25,683 on Genos list of priorities

I think he looks in here when he needs a good laugh.

 

[JustbrewitMan]

Geno putting the Boneyard to shame w/ scathing commentary during the post game! Holy guacamole!!!

 

[Shorty Dee]

Congratulations UConn Huskies!! Geno is really mad!! Lou, Gabby and Crystal are injured. Megan and Mikayla need to really step up. Azura need to start playing in beast mode, and stop playing lazy.

 

[BigBird]

 

[Gus Mahler]

"Most disgraceful effort I've seen at Connecticut in 32 years."

Who said that?

 

[Centerstream]

Who said that?

Geno in the post game presser I believe

 

[Blueballer]

Who said that?

Geno. And he Wanted to give everyone their $$ back. If you walked in the house after missing the game just to see the presser you'd never think they won by 18.
Geno is a hard marker!

 

[Jaybird65]

Who said that?

Geno in post game.

 

[Gus Mahler]

Geno in the post game presser I believe

Is there a link to the presser? In this thread and I missed it?

 

[eebmg]

<<Knowing what's in store for them, Tulsa may be reluctant to leave the locker room for the second half.>>

Losing the second half by 3 points? Wow. That's killing them.

So, do we lose the #1 ranking ? Only half joking.

 

[UConnNick]

I think it's safe to say that Geno has taken the kid gloves off. Actually, I doubt he owns any. As the late, great Dick Enberg was fond of saying, "Oh my!"

 

[JustinesGuy]

You are 100% correct..

This is everything I've been saying for weeks on here. That I'm concerned

Geno putting the Boneyard to shame w/ scathing commentary during the post game! Holy guacamole!!!

That was great. Geno is sick.

 

[JustinesGuy]

Geno says "we may go from a six to five player rotation after this."

If one starter fouls out Geno says " Our team is on the floor" ha ha