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Almost everyone really showed out! Blanca showed she is a freshman again. Another game from her showing Shade and Serah in the starting line up is the way it's going to be for a long time. Gotta find consistency first....
 
A blowout was expected, but it's a great opportunity to see the bench get quality minutes and a glimpse into the future. Kelis Fisher has stardom in her future, while K9 is starting to look/feel more comfortable. Adding Popovic next year, UConn will be more than set at the point guard position.
 
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One fun stat I heard on the radio is that Allie’s last highest three point game (5) was also against Xavier last year. Nice job, Allie! 🙂

I saw some people mention that we were shooting a lot of 3s this game. Can’t help but wonder if that might have been a point of emphasis today to try and get some of our perimeter shooters back into rhythm.

It’s a BE game. Expectations were met, I’d say.
 
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Just got home from mandatory family stuff and delighted to see Ash and Kayleigh wishes pretty much achieved. My seer rating is improving. Right!

Someday I have to understand the whole +/- thing.
 
maple said:
One fun stat I heard on the radio is that Allie’s last highest three point game (5) was also against Xavier last year. Nice job, Allie! 🙂

I saw some people mention that we were shooting a lot of 3s this game. Can’t help but wonder if that might have been a point of emphasis today to try and get some of our perimeter shooters back into rhythm.

It’s a BE game. Expectations were met, I’d say.
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She'll now be known forever as the Xavier killer.
 
Nice to see that everyone that didn't start play really good...didn't hesitate to run the offense, taking quality shots and staying aggressive on defense for all 40 minutes.
Wished that Caroline had scored but she seemed to be the team leader for most of the time she was in the game and had no problem sharing the ball.
 
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A TOTAL TEAM EFFORT. 6 players in double figures and outstanding performance from the bench. Allie lit it up with 5 threes. Ashlynn finally scored like she is capable of and we out rebounded Xavier, Out shot them and out played them' Can anyone really believe there is a team in the Big East that can beat UCONN? With our scoring ability from just about everyone and our magical defence Uconn will be undefeated this year. By the time the NCAA NC comes up, Uconn will be the team that is the most ready to Win 6 more games in a row and the prize Uconn played all year for is THEIRS, NO.13. GO HUSKIES!!!!!!!!!!!
 
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Waiting to see if anyone tries to complain about anything. 😂
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OK, I'll start.

Does the substitution pattern definitely indicate that Jana is no longer in the regular rotation? She did not appear on the floor until midway through the third quarter. After Serah got two fouls in the first half, I expected to see her, but she was glued to the bench.

Is she officially in Chateau Bowwow with Geno? Has she practiced poorly? Did she have a minor injury? This inquiring mind wants to know. I would think that her performance in last year's NCAA tournament would have earned her a little more patience from Geno than she received in this game.

I will acknowledge that her performance once she got in the game was nothing to send a telegram to Egypt about. But, as with Ashlynn, Allie, and K9, she needs minutes and in-game reps to get back her last-season mojo.

On the positive side, I wonder if those were concerned with whether Allie and Ashlynn had lost their 3-point shot are quieted by this game. What remains to be demonstrated is whether they can shoot at this level against top competition when the game is on the line. They will soon have an opportunity to demonstrate that (or not).

I thought Blanca had a reasonably good game, and I was glad to see the big minutes that she got. She obviously isn't used to US-style charge-block calls and the absence of a restricted area near the basket. Fouls are what will limit her, if anything does, and I have to believe that she will acclimate to this side of the pond in a few more games.
 
Great game. So good to see UCONN not playing down to the level of the competition.
In addition to every starter, there was so much to like in the efforts of everyone on the bench who played. Maybe Caroline didn't score, but she sure defended, rebounded and facilitated.
I know that a lot of shots went in, but it was wonderful to see everyone continuing to defend and attack even after missing shots.
It's so good to imagine what the future growth will look like for all our newbies and returning injured players.
 
Great conference game for us. A few things I noticed.

Ziebell is a second-half player. I think she has to work up a sweat before she gets comfortable.

Ashlynn’s shot started to fall. Her last few shots were heat check ones, but she needed this performance.

Is ICE hurt? She hasn’t played in 4 games since Michigan.

I would like to see Azzi and Sarah get a lil more playing time, maybe 5 more minutes to play 29 or 30. I know the game is out of reach but all games will be. To be an all-American you need numbers. Sarah was on pace to get a triple-double. Accomplishments like this matter.

Our 3-pointers were flowing. Ball movement and assist were at a premium today. 26 assist on 35 made shots. Only 10 turnovers. 6 players in double figures.

Blanca with the 2 quick fouls in the first half, took herself out the game.
 
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