Villanova at Providence

[CTFAN4LIFE]

They must not be carding anyone at the Dunk because it looks like every student has a can in their hand.

 

[gtcam]

Bynum was not very good last year but watching him this year - he's a different player.
He and Durham would be a tough match-up for UConn this season

 

[karstenkibbe]

Both of these teams have multiple players who can reliably shoot from deep AND take their man off the dribble/finish at the rim. We have …. about one. We really need to play our best defensive game against Villanova this weekend.

 

[jibsey]

Anyone see a way we could beat either one of these teams?

 

[CTFAN4LIFE]

Anyone see a way we could beat either one of these teams?

We'd have to bring our A game for sure.

 

[KingAG]

Anyone see a way we could beat either one of these teams?

Yes

 

[UconnU]

Anyone see a way we could beat either one of these teams?

Providence, yes. Villanova is just a nightmare matchup for us.

 

[jibsey]

We'd have to bring our A game for sure.

Sanogo has an epic game along with Martin and maybe we make outside shots,

 

[superjohn]

Anyone see a way we could beat either one of these teams?

Providence for sure. Nova is a horrible matchup for us and I never expect this group to beat them, hopefully we prove we can next Tuesday.

 

[HuskyHawk]

I’ll be honest the homecourt advantage isn’t that impressive. Why don’t they play on campus?!

That place can be loud. It’s a few miles from campus. The on campus gym is basically the old field house. Dunk is a great place to watch games.

 

[3rdbass]

Providence hanging tough. I'm surprised Villanova can't pull away as Providence just looks mediocre but they play tough especially during closing time.

 

[storrsroars]

Anyone see a way we could beat either one of these teams?

Sure. Solid perimeter D, Hawkins and Polley go off behind the arc, bunnies drop.

 

[gsmooth]

That place can be loud. It’s a few miles from campus. The on campus gym is basically the old field house. Dunk is a great place to watch games.

I want to make it a point to see a game there for sure. I live in Boston so the drive is not too bad. I have been to Conte Forum, BC’s hoe court,b it never to Providence.

 

[BigErnMcCracken]

Yes

That thumbs down was intended for the post you were responding to.

 

[gsmooth]

This is the best Big East game all year,IMO

 

[WestHartHusk]

Taylor Swift, my lord.

 

[RichCTBB]

Gillespie jeeez

 

[jdb50]

Gillespie did what he is made for. Upfake, sidestep, take the shot.

 

[RayIsTheGOAT]

Gillespie is just a big time player

 

[KingAG]

Providence hanging tough. I'm surprised Villanova can't pull away as Providence just looks mediocre but they play tough especially during closing time.

It’s why they’re an enigma. They never actually impress. But somehow they’re 21-2

 

[auror]

That was a loose ball foul lol. Like 1000%. The only reason you don't call that is home court advantage.

 

[awfuldan]

Couple brutal shots from Bynum.

 

[HuskyHawk]

I want to make it a point to see a game there for sure. I live in Boston so the drive is not too bad. I have been to Conte Forum, BC’s hoe court,b it never to Providence.

I went to every UConn game there until the American happened. Was pissed that of all the games we lost this was the one. 20-25 minutes for me and there are no bad seats really. Decent beer spots nearby. Providence > Hartford in my opinion.

Doubt PC pulls this out. Maybe.

 

[BigErnMcCracken]

Providence > Hartford in my opinion.

Way to go out on a limb!!! It always seems laughable to me when people try to make the reverse argument.

 

[BGesus4]

Nova reminds me of a bellichick coached team—just methodical and keep coming no matter what, and very even-keeled