Villanova Postgame Thread

[PAHuskeyFan]

OldDude should be the only thread starter on the BY.
Best win of the year.
AE gets hit in the mouth, no call.
Caroline gets wacked in the head, no call.
But the worst call, Nika gets tackled, not only no call, but the ball comes loose and they call a jump ball.

there was also the one where Nika was body blocked by the Villanova player into Siegrist... and Nika got called for the foul.

 

[Bama fan]

The officiating was awful, but in reality we shot 17-26 and Nova 6-12. The UConn ladies scrapped and clawed and did what was necessary. Taking a page from @LwrcasefaN , Cool Hand Lou done 'em in.

 

[UConnCat]

Something less than this was a penalty in the Super Bowl

 

[The deacon]

Credit to UConn's defense on Siegrist this time or did Villanova again not look to get the ball to their best player?

Lou scored 22 points on 12 shots and Siegrist scored 21 points on 22 shots. I love Siegrist btw.

The kindest thing I can say about the officiating in this game is that it was horrendous.

Very good win.

Well said all around, UConnCat. I'll just add because probably no one else will that Villanova got called for seven more fouls than the Huskies, and Maddy Siegrist was fouled often on her shots with no whistle. I suspect not many others will mention that.

That said, great win by the Huskies!

 

[HuskyNan]

That shot was damned near impossible.

Do you watch many women’s games? Lou is our RJ Evans. She’s shooting 48/46/86 before today

 

[#1florida]

The fourth foul call on Muhl was one of the worst I've ever seen. She was run over by Olsen (?) and plowed right into Siegrist, and got called for a foul instead of an offensive foul on Olsen. That's the same kind of play Fudd got hurt on, against Notre Dame.

Not to mention three different Connecticut players got hit in the face without a single foul being called.

Having said that, Connecticut played an outstanding defensive game, and a good game overall except for the absurd number of turnovers.

You are right, but, how did we all see those fouls on TV, and the refs standing close by on the floor, saw nothing. A lot of lean to Villanova on some calls.

 

[The deacon]

Lou-Maddie,one of them is considered in third place for player of the year. After this game guess which one should it be between these two.

Maddy, and Lou won't be close to third, probably second to Aaliyah on her own team.

 

[oldude]

Something less than this was a penalty in the Super Bowl

Philly had hometown refs in this game…

 

[veryolddog]

Well, a win is a win and this was a good win that positions UConn to move into the BE Tournament with a positive record. In this game, the only thing worse than UConn's shooting was Villanova. The UConn turnovers were just like they UConn wanted Nova to win. They gave Nova extra opportunities score. And the fouling, the play acting and referee calls made wife jump out of her chair and walk up the TV and scream language that I could not post on this board at the refs. And this is usually a very calm women.

When are they going to control the turnovers? Maybe the next game. Someday, someone is really going to eat UConn's shorts with these turnovers and it will all stop there for the rest of the season.

 

[Longtime fan]

Some thoughts on the Villanova game:

• This was a dog fight of a game between two really good teams who were fighting over the same bone. Everyone should know, don't ever try to take a bone from a Husky...
• It’s been 10 years since UConn had a conference matchup this BIG. While it isn’t quite ND-UConn, the game today between UConn and Villanova is the biggest WBB game yet in the NBE, with a national audience, NCAA tournament implications as well as conference tournament seedings in play.
• UConn’s win today over a very good Villanova team answers a lot of questions for the Huskies, and it certainly helps UConn’s seeding for the Big Dance. In addition, today’s victory practically assures UConn the top seed in the BE tournament, as the Huskies need only 1 win in their final 3 games to lock up the top seed, something that’s really important with the prospect of playing 3 games in 3 days with a very limited bench.
• Today, the refs got a little whistle happy on both sides, which clearly put added pressure on UConn’s limited rotation. Despite a bunch of fouls on everyone, the Huskies somehow managed the game effectively with a 6 players rotation.
• If you watch Villanova on offense, frequently, after they put up a shot, all 5 players sprint back on defense. Clearly the goal was to force UConn to try to score in the half-court offense as opposed to allowing UConn to get out in transition. It wasn't always pretty, but somehow the Huskies managed to put enough points on the board to come out on top.
• I guess that holding Siegrist under 30 points constitutes a moral victory of sorts. Aaliyah really worked her tail off battling the likely BE POY throughout the game, while holding her to only 22 points on 8/22 shooting.
• I kept waiting for a Husky to step up and win the game today. Today UConn got just enough from everyone, along with a HUGE SHOT & SOME FT's BY LOU to pull out a really hard-earned victory.
• Stat of the Game - UConn was +22 on the boards!!!
• UConn has faced some large, hostile crowds on the road this season such as ND, MD & TN. In addition, the Huskies have had some tough conference battles over the last few weeks. I have to believe those games helped the Huskies deal with the pressure of today’s game on the road against an outstanding Villanova team.

 

[LarryLegend]

Dorka had a double double on a sprained ankle

 

[UConnCat]

Well said all around, UConnCat. I'll just add because probably no one else will that Villanova got called for seven more fouls than the Huskies, and Maddy Siegrist was fouled often on her shots with no whistle. I suspect not many others will mention that.

That said, great win by the Huskies!

Villanova should have been called for 15 more fouls than the Huskies, at least.

 

[Bama fan]

I must have missed something on the play in which Nika was pushed from behind, with a jump ball then called. Not a great call--as the announcers said--but it happens. Then I look up and Villanova is shooting free throws (missed both). Who was the foul on and when did it happen?

Griffin

 

[Huskie02]

Great win. D was great. Nika showed poise after the 3rd foul.

Aubrey looks way off on both O and D and Nika with 0 points and 7 TOs, not her best effort.

What is the deal with all those tie ups when we were getting mauled?

We really need Azzi

Does anyone know Azzi’s status. I feel so sorry for the young woman. So highly rated coming out of high school. It seems like she has missed more games in her 2 years then she has played in.

 

[Hoops66]

For the first time in nearly 2 months I wasn't cringing every time the ball was passed around. (Well maybe a few times.) Having Caroline out there moving with and without the ball the passing was smoother, and I didn't fear losing my lunch. Also this was not quite the UCF-like slugfest that has been happening most of the time. Question. How hard can you hit the player with the ball on or off the floor before a foul is called instead of a jump ball?
PS, I almost did lose my lunch when Caroline went down. I hope she'll be OK.

 

[ctkaiser]

Some thoughts on the Villanova game:

• This was a dog fight of a game between two really good teams who were fighting over the same bone. Everyone should know, don't ever try to take a bone from a Husky...
• It’s been 10 years since UConn had a conference matchup this BIG. While it isn’t quite ND-UConn, the game today between UConn and Villanova is the biggest WBB game yet in the NBE, with a national audience, NCAA tournament implications as well as conference tournament seedings in play.
• UConn’s win today over a very good Villanova team answers a lot of questions for the Huskies, and it certainly helps UConn’s seeding for the Big Dance. In addition, today’s victory practically assures UConn the top seed in the BE tournament, as the Huskies need only 1 win in their final 3 games to lock up the top seed, something that’s really important with the prospect of playing 3 games in 3 days with a very limited bench.
• Today, the refs got a little whistle happy on both sides, which clearly put added pressure on UConn’s limited rotation. Despite a bunch of fouls on everyone, the Huskies somehow managed the game effectively with a 6 players rotation.
• If you watch Villanova on offense, frequently, after they put up a shot, all 5 players sprint back on defense. Clearly the goal was to force UConn to try to score in the half-court offense as opposed to allowing UConn to get out in transition. It wasn't always pretty, but somehow the Huskies managed to put enough points on the board to come out on top.
• I guess that holding Siegrist under 30 points constitutes a moral victory of sorts. Aaliyah really worked her tail off battling the likely BE POY throughout the game, while holding her to only 22 points on 8/22 shooting.
• I kept waiting for a Husky to step up and win the game today. Today UConn got just enough from everyone, along with a HUGE SHOT & SOME FT's BY LOU to pull out a really hard-earned victory.
• Stat of the Game - UConn was +22 on the boards!!!
• UConn has faced some large, hostile crowds on the road this season such as ND, MD & TN. In addition, the Huskies have had some tough conference battles over the last few weeks. I have to believe those games helped the Huskies deal with the pressure of today’s game on the road against an outstanding Villanova team.

I think Seigrist was 5 for 7 on FG in the 1st qtr which would make her 3 for 15 rest of the game.

 

[Fishy]

Do you watch many women’s games? Lou is our RJ Evans. She’s shooting 48/46/86 before today

Some.

But it was the arc of the shot - it had that Ben Gordon arc where you can’t even visually project where it might come down.

 

[hookshot]

Anyone know why Patterson is not getting any minutes. Did I miss an injury? I understand Bettencourt and to a lesser extent DeBerry but thought Patterson had played decent.

Because they needed points, VU was conceding the rebounds

 

[Lynx23]

I must have missed something on the play in which Nika was pushed from behind, with a jump ball then called. Not a great call--as the announcers said--but it happens. Then I look up and Villanova is shooting free throws (missed both). Who was the foul on and when did it happen?

I had the same question. We may never know. I don't complain about the refs much but this was awful.

 

[Centerstream]

Another exciting win that I am going to enjoy watching again tomorrow via @MJL243 s replay

 

[cferraro04]

THE GOOD~~~

Edwards got the assignment...she did a great job holding Siegrist to 21 points...9 points below her average but, Runyan got 9 points, (5 above her average).

Dalce had a subpar game with only 1 point (6 points below her average) and only 4 rebounds (4 below her average).

UConn out rebounded Villanove 47 to 25...huge stat there...

UConn made 17 foul shots to Villanova's 6 made free throws.

UConn had 12 offensive rebound to Villanova's 5

Nika had 8 assists

Jurasz got a double - double

Edwards got a double - double

Caroline got 6 points and 6 rebounds in limited minutes

UConn beat a top 15 team on the road by 9

THE BAD~~~

UConn shot 65.4 percent from the line

UConn only made 3 three pointers

Nika Muhl shot an 0fer for the game

Griffin was held to 9 points below her average.

Both Lopez-Senechal and Muhl had 4 fouls

THE UGLY~~~

UConn shot 30 percent from three point

UConn had 22 turnovers while Villanova only committed 9

Nika Muhl had 7 turnovers

Aaliyah Edwards had 6 turnovers

Dorka Jurasz had 5 turnovers

Nika, Aaliyah and Dorka had 18 turnovers between them

Villanova stole the ball 12 times to UConn's 4

Villanova committed 23 fouls (1 player fouling out; 4 players with 3 fouls and 3 players with 3).

Villanove made 20 shots but missed 40 shots

 

[LwrcasefaN]

Nika should skip warmups and just spar for 3 rounds. That chick would fight her shadow.

 

[DEFCONN1]

At 47 seconds, after Nika got mugged and a jump ball was called, does anyone know how Olsen got on the foul line shooting 2

 

[Kaizen]

At 47 seconds, after Nika got mugged and a jump ball was called, does anyone know how Olsen got on the foul line shooting 2

They called Nika travel, hence 2 shots for Nova ....

From the play-by-play, they called Aubrey fouled on Olsen. But Olsen missed both F/Ts.

 

[wingsfan055]

Good win. You can see the difference that CD makes. She is a true wing that can play both the inside and outside game. When she shakes the rust off, she's a 15/5/5 player for UConn. I like the rebounding today. Geno sent the guards/forwards to help out on the boards on both ends and it showed. More unforced TOs is my only complaint.

Cant wait for Azzi to come back. This team will be dangerous come Tourney time. They will be battle-tested (ridiculous SoS relative to other teams), with enough scoring power to win. The defense has been great all-year long.

 

[Longtime fan]

Some thoughts on the Villanova game:

• This was a dog fight of a game between two really good teams who were fighting over the same bone. Everyone should know, don't ever try to take a bone from a Husky...
• It’s been 10 years since UConn had a conference matchup this BIG. While it isn’t quite ND-UConn, the game today between UConn and Villanova is the biggest WBB game yet in the NBE, with a national audience, NCAA tournament implications as well as conference tournament seedings in play.
• UConn’s win today over a very good Villanova team answers a lot of questions for the Huskies, and it certainly helps UConn’s seeding for the Big Dance. In addition, today’s victory practically assures UConn the top seed in the BE tournament, as the Huskies need only 1 win in their final 3 games to lock up the top seed, something that’s really important with the prospect of playing 3 games in 3 days with a very limited bench.
• Today, the refs got a little whistle happy on both sides, which clearly put added pressure on UConn’s limited rotation. Despite a bunch of fouls on everyone, the Huskies somehow managed the game effectively with a 6 players rotation.
• If you watch Villanova on offense, frequently, after they put up a shot, all 5 players sprint back on defense. Clearly the goal was to force UConn to try to score in the half-court offense as opposed to allowing UConn to get out in transition. It wasn't always pretty, but somehow the Huskies managed to put enough points on the board to come out on top.
• I guess that holding Siegrist under 30 points constitutes a moral victory of sorts. Aaliyah really worked her tail off battling the likely BE POY throughout the game, while holding her to only 22 points on 8/22 shooting.
• I kept waiting for a Husky to step up and win the game today. Today UConn got just enough from everyone, along with a HUGE SHOT & SOME FT's BY LOU to pull out a really hard-earned victory.
• Stat of the Game - UConn was +22 on the boards!!!
• UConn has faced some large, hostile crowds on the road this season such as ND, MD & TN. In addition, the Huskies have had some tough conference battles over the last few weeks. I have to believe those games helped the Huskies deal with the pressure of today’s game on the road against an outstanding Villanova team.

Very well said, dude. A few additions; I know that Nikka had to go an intense, full forty today. And she did, despite getting clobbered on several occasions. But she was turnover happy....unforced errors, poor decisions, and fouls. In other words, she needed a few minutes to breathe on the bench. But Geno has no trust in Ines during a close game like this one. Edwards deserved a game medal for her rebounding. Dorka is dangerous, particularly when she puts the ball on the floor. But she never stops working. Aubry did a " walkabout" today and really did not play close to her abilities. Caroline did not have the " I'm back" magic that she had against Creighton, but she helped. The entire UCONN world comes to a halt every time she gets hit in the head or face area. It was good to see her back in the game. And Lou was our MVP. On the floor, on defense, and at the foul line. She is our only shot maker at the moment. A gritty win that Villanova will hate for a while. Truth is; they shot poorly. Some was due to our defense, but some was just pressure and nerves. And Edwards' job on Maddie was amazing. But I will say this; if Geno can't give some meaningful time to the three bench players soon, our starters are going to crack. I still can't believe Patterson can't contribute. She was a star in HS, I guess numbers are deceiving.

 

[Blond D.]

I'd let these ladies back me up in a bar fight.

They would probably start the bar fight

They called Nika travel, hence 2 shots for Nova ....

Since when does a travel give the other team foul shots?

 

[Longtime fan]

Well, a win is a win and this was a good win that positions UConn to move into the BE Tournament with a positive record. In this game, the only thing worse than UConn's shooting was Villanova. The UConn turnovers were just like they UConn wanted Nova to win. They gave Nova extra opportunities score. And the fouling, the play acting and referee calls made wife jump out of her chair and walk up the TV and scream language that I could not post on this board at the refs. And this is usually a very calm women.

When are they going to control the turnovers? Maybe the next game. Someday, someone is really going to eat UConn's shorts with these turnovers and it will all stop there for the rest of the season.

If you combine fouls, poor passes and awful decisions ( passing into triple coverage in the paint), at least 10 of the turnovers were created by Muhl. I think the fact that she hasn't had a minute off in a month may be taking its toll.

 

[PvP]

Anyone know why Patterson is not getting any minutes. Did I miss an injury? I understand Bettencourt and to a lesser extent DeBerry but thought Patterson had played decent.

Too many fouls and zero points

 

[Junkman]

I don't like to complain about referees because I think they have a tough job that I could not do. But it seems that the past couple of games it apparently is not a foul to hit a UConn player in the face/head. Glad Aaliyah decided to wear that mask. And hoping Caroline is ok. I won't tell you what I yelled as I threw my pistachio shell at the tv, but it rhymed with duck.