Villanova Postgame Thread

[oldude]

Some thoughts on the Villanova game:

• Siegrist is a good player with a high basketball IQ. The answer to the question of who guards her seemed to be just about everyone, with UConn switching off on her to start the game. UConn’s most effective defense was the 2/3 zone, which neutralized a lot of Siegrist's movement on offense.
• Two marginal, 1st half touch fouls on Liv significantly altered the direction of the game, making Aaliyah’s ankle sprain more significant than it should have been.
• With Liv on the bench in foul trouble and no Aaliyah, it was important for our guards to be more aggressive. When Evina, Christyn & Paige started hunting shots, UConn settled down.
• Liv can be dominant when she’s in the game, so she needs to stay in the game and not pick up cheap fouls, like she did in the 2nd half.
• Not a particularly good outside shooting effort for the Huskies, but a solid road win against a well-coached and disciplined Nova team.

 

[veryolddog]

I am still impressed with Evina. She definitely is worth the wait. Mir did well and I am glad that she got the playing time. Slow start but a great ending. Nice Team play especially in the second half.

 

[Kaizen]

Paige 19, CW 19, ONO 19 and Evina 17 pts, what a balance team.
Evina is finally showing her power tonight.

 

[Geew1992]

Watching Evina play makes me smile. And the fact she has players that can catch the ball is a plus!!

 

[pghhuskydoc]

My POG was definitely Evina. Solid overall game. Timely baskets, rebounded well, excellent passing. Steadying influence on the young pups.

 

[JordyG]

The game would not have been close if UConn hit a better percentage of threes. Interestingly Paige was short on all of her misses tonight. I don't think Geno subbed for her once. 7 games off will help what seems to be tired legs.

Evina gets my vote for the 2nd game in a row for MVP.

I was shocked that Villanova couldn't solve a zone with UConn fielding such a small lineup. I was also shocked that UConn had so much problems playing this team M2M.

Liv would have had a monster game if she could've managed to stay in the game. She had a bunch of really silly fouls.

In the first half Villanova had success against Paige by simply denying her dibble and forcing her to shoot or pass.

Isn't it funny how we BY-ers have come to love and depend on Edwards so much so soon?

 

[Urshurak]

Great game from Evina. She’s a joy to watch. Nice summary!

 

[bluedevil]

Very disappointed with Anna tonight..hung around the 3 pt line..got a few rebounds..o well ...

 

[eebmg]

Best consistent 4 Q effort. +6, +7, +11, +14

 

[bluedevil]

So far not impressed with The Big East as competition...

 

[MooreMayaNY]

WESTBROOK is a game changer when she’s on. 17-8reb-5ast-4stl. Wow.

 

[JordyG]

Another thing about Edwards. Cocohusky has pointed out how much she talks in the game. With her in there in the first half that would not have been the issue it was. Clearly UConn talked to each other more in the 3rd quarter. Good victory against a good team. The best they've seen so far.

 

[Centerstream]

As was alluded to by Geno, Meghan and Allen: we need to learn how to flop like our opponents so that they can be called for non fouls too.

 

[phil sampieri]

My two cents. We can’t have a guard who is a defense liability who is not a reliable
scorer Makarat and win it all and I also prefer Paige playing point and Williams the 2 guard. The best passer since D is this freshman

 

[oldude]

Very disappointed with Anna tonight..hung around the 3 pt line..got a few rebounds..o well ...

Not Anna’s best, but she did lead the team with 9 rebounds.

 

[Heytherego]

I’m sorry if Anna is not going to hit 3’s I don’t understand why she stays in. Some say she rebounds and passes well. Well AG adds that too and can guard anyone in the game. She has great chemistry with Liv and Paige and brings a defensive intensity and takes some pressure rebounding off Liv. Right now I’d rather see her over Anna.

 

[Husky fanatic]

Defense is a work in progress. Siegrist reminded me of Caroline Durcharme a bit.

 

[Argonaut]

Very disappointed with Anna tonight..hung around the 3 pt line..got a few rebounds..o well ...

A few rebounds? Anna lead the team in rebounds tonight.

9 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal

And she would have had a few more assists if the recipients didn’t miss the bunny...

While she didn’t have the shooting night that we all want (and she’s not off to the start we wish she would be), she’s not just standing around twiddling her thumbs.

 

[Hayven]

the switch seems to have flipped for Squeaks, she’s playing aggressive and looking for her shot. If she’s consistent, I think she can make The Wall.

Evina is playing a lot of minutes after coming back from injury and it looks like she’s finding her groove. She seems to be our only outside threat.

ONO, solid game.

Paige could have had 25, but alas, the Kid is human.

 

[Centerstream]

Even though it seemed like we were fouling a lot, did Nova attempt any FTs? I don't remember any but then again I don't remember lots of things...

 

[HuskyNan]

I was shocked that Villanova couldn't solve a zone with UConn fielding such a small lineup. I was also shocked that UConn had so much problems playing this team M2M.

Not shocking at all. As Geno noted in the post game interview, ‘Nova moves a lot and makes a lot of cuts. They may have a new coach but the system is similar to Harry’s. Cut off the cutter and she’ll pass to one of the three point shooters on the perimeter.

 

[HuskyNan]

So far not impressed with The Big East as competition...

Do you prefer Tulane or East Carolina?

 

[huskyd]

Nova came out swinging and landed a few taps on the jaw. But, in the end, they just didn't have enough firepower. They also lack any sort of inside game, so they live and die by the long ball.
The Huskies, on the other hand, can be baffling for a few minutes as they sort themselves out. Then the depth of talent asserts itself and reality sets in. Can't stress how Liv's growth has given this team a real center of gravity. She anchors the offense and the defense. Not all bigs do that, and Liv didn't at the beginning of her career. With her we have a chance to beat anyone.
P/S: Geno's subbing was excellent; he was really up for this one.

 

[pghhuskydoc]

I don’t think you can overstate how CW seems to be coming on. Many more drives to the hoop instead of passively sitting in the corner waiting to jack a 3. She’s looked really good the past few games.

 

[bluedevil]

Do you prefer Tulane or East Carolina?

No didn't say that..