UConn vs. KY - Game Thread

[Blueballer]

So far our D is better than theirs!

 

[UConnChapette]

Need much more of this play from Bria.

 

[Icebear]

And we are off and running.

11-6 UCONN

 

[meganmatthews]

Pressure? YOU CAN"T HANDLE THE PRESSURE!

 

[UConnChapette]

KML for 333333333333333333333333333333!!!!

 

[Icebear]

Who can't handle the pace. UCONN can. 14-8 UCONN up at the first media break.

 

[pinotbear]

Interesting; KY didn't press with Bria handling the ball.
9-6 UConn.

noticed that. don't know why.

 

[meganmatthews]

So wait . . . she hit two 3 pointers but cant make a free throw? lol.

 

[JellyBean]

KLM has that sweet touch.

 

[Icebear]

Starting Doty against Kentucky's pressure defense was a horrible coaching decision by Geno.

Defensive rebounding will be a huge factor tonight. That's the best way to prevent Kentucky from setting up its defense.

Wrong. Set it up then turn it up.

 

[alexrgct]

KML's fielding of that pass from Stef on the cut was a thing of beauty.

Uconn is playing with a lot of intensity right now. They cannot afford to let up.

 

[sarals24]

I don't think Kentucky can play at this pace for 40 minutes. It will settle down, and Uconn will dominate.

 

[WNBARookFan]

Wrong.

Doty is not that effective at handling an effective pressure defense, one that Kentucky utilizes. Starting her was not the best decision against Kentucky. Other teams? Sure...just not Kentucky.

 

[meganmatthews]

Not a great start for Mo.

 

[Icebear]

You're the authority?

Doty is not that effective at handling an effective pressure defense, one that Kentucky utilizes. Starting her was not the best decision against Kentucky. Other teams? Sure...just not Kentucky.

No, but Geno is doing something important. He wants changing pace and wants MoJeff to watch before she goes in the game. He used Caroline and then moved her out. It is minutes that count.

 

[WNBARookFan]

Not a great start for Mo.

She brought it up effectively the first time. She'll be fine.

 

[UConnChapette]

Not a great start for Mo.

She broke the pressure the first time up the court. She will be fine.

 

[JellyBean]

Nice outlet pass by Stef...

 

[Icebear]

She brought it up effectively the first time. She'll be fine.

Yes, the chit chatters missed her entry into the game.

 

[meganmatthews]

Mo looks nervous as heck.

 

[HuskyMJ]

UK already has 5 turnovers. Keep it up they say teams that press don't like to be pressed.

 

[Vowelguy]

Hartley having her best game in a while

 

[UConnChapette]

That is two on KML...ugh

 

[alexrgct]

Kml needs to stay in.

 

[Vowelguy]

Dumb foul by kml