USA U19 win close game against Australia

[pap49cba]

All three Huskies start. Tuck leads scoring, Stewart rebounding

BOX SCORE

 

[MilfordHusky]

The two leading scorers for the Aussies play in their WNBL. Does that make them ineligible for NCAA scholarships? Anyone want a 4-year trip to Connecticut?

 

[Icebear]

USA Basketball at the bottom of the page has Australia beating the US. Bad mojo.

 

[cohenzone]

Tuck, 17 points, 17 minutes.

 

[ed4ourgirls]

Only 8 assists on 30 made buckets - not UConn basketball (although 5 of the 8 assists came from
the UConn contingent).

A'ja Wilson nearly had a double double (11/9).

 

[Phil]

If the Aussies could hit a free throw, they could have won.

 

[Olde Coach]

Only 8 assists on 30 made buckets - not UConn basketball (although 5 of the 8 assists came from
the UConn contingent).

A'ja Wilson nearly had a double double (11/9).

MoJeff had 4 of the USA assists -- the most by any USA player.

And she had 6 rebounds (all defensive) -- 3rd best behind Stewie (10 and A'ja Wilson (9). Not bad for a "peanut."

 

[Kibitzer]

The Aussies missed over 30 shots, including 6 from long-range. Chances are that Moriah simply got to the long rebounds quicker than anyone else. They all count, whether you have to jump or not.

 

[meyers7]

The Aussies missed over 30 shots, including 6 from long-range. Chances are that Moriah simply got to the long rebounds quicker than anyone else. They all count, whether you have to jump or not.

USA shot even worse. Looks like USA outplayed them just couldn't make shots. 2-15 from 3 pt? Even 5-15 (which wouldn't be great, but better) and they would have won rather easily.

Still wish Harper would have come to UCONN.

 

[Blakeon18]

Impressive stats for the youngest player for the USA...A'ja Wilson.

 

[Icebear]

One thing to remember in these games is everyone is dealing with some degree of travel weariness.