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MilfordHusky
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Both teams play defense, one better than the other. UConn by 65-42.
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This is a critical game for UConn. Not so much because West Virginia has shown themselves to be a tough out this year (thus far, they have not), but because this is UConn's last opportunity to be completely in sync headed into the showdown with Notre Dame. We had the emotionally draining loss to Baylor, the scrimmage with C of C, Christmas break, one game against Fairfield, and another extended break from game play. We need to be in rhythm heading into Saturday.
I'm going to go with 72-45 UConn. Good, solid defense, taking what the defense gives us on O, and feeling good heading into ND.
BTW, as of now, I'm predicting a 67-64 loss in South Bend, a loss we avenge twice later in the year. May adjust after tonight.
I'm going to go with 72-45 UConn. Good, solid defense, taking what the defense gives us on O, and feeling good heading into ND.
BTW, as of now, I'm predicting a 67-64 loss in South Bend, a loss we avenge twice later in the year. May adjust after tonight.
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Im more concerned about seeing Kiah and BB's improvement, showing Geno they can be counted on in a big game. I would like to see Heather score a little bit underneath. Kelly, Caroline and Tiff shoot the ball well and be seen as a threat.
Stef and KML are no longer a secret. Opponets will key on them. I liked what I saw in the Fairfield game being Stef getting alot of touches and Tiffany scoring. In the second half of the season we need more players involved and we need to be able to count on them.
UConn 74 WVa 43
UConn 68 ND 57
Stef and KML are no longer a secret. Opponets will key on them. I liked what I saw in the Fairfield game being Stef getting alot of touches and Tiffany scoring. In the second half of the season we need more players involved and we need to be able to count on them.
UConn 74 WVa 43
UConn 68 ND 57
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WVU has given up over 61 points only once - to Syracuse in a very close 76-72 victory. they have a good win over UCLA but have losses to Duquesne, St. Bonny, and CSU Northridge. they've certainly shown they can put points on the board averaging just over 78 PPG in their wins, but only averaging 50 in their losses. Frankly i think UCONN's defense is better than the 3 losses i mentioned above where they scored 48,47, and 55.
based on the numbers alone, i have to believe our defense is better than anything they faced and i have a hard time imagining they score much over 40. their leading scorer jacks up over 8 3-point shots per game, but a team who has Busie and Dunning in the post seems like they should be better than the team who lost to the 3 teams i mentioned. i think they have enough talent to play UCONN tough for stretches, but all it takes is 2-3 minutes for UCONN to slap a 10-0 run on someone.
i think UCONN really came out firing on most cylinders well vs. Fairfield. i think WVU's defense holds us in the low 80's, but just can't see them scoring much over 40. if Syracuse can put up 72 points on them, i think we can be at least 10 points better. i think Stef has a much harder time scoring against Dunning and Busie. it will be up to our guards to hit shots.
UCONN 83
WVU 41
based on the numbers alone, i have to believe our defense is better than anything they faced and i have a hard time imagining they score much over 40. their leading scorer jacks up over 8 3-point shots per game, but a team who has Busie and Dunning in the post seems like they should be better than the team who lost to the 3 teams i mentioned. i think they have enough talent to play UCONN tough for stretches, but all it takes is 2-3 minutes for UCONN to slap a 10-0 run on someone.
i think UCONN really came out firing on most cylinders well vs. Fairfield. i think WVU's defense holds us in the low 80's, but just can't see them scoring much over 40. if Syracuse can put up 72 points on them, i think we can be at least 10 points better. i think Stef has a much harder time scoring against Dunning and Busie. it will be up to our guards to hit shots.
UCONN 83
WVU 41
This is the final tune up prior to the ND game For the reasons you have stated above which are extensive and detailed,well done! 73-43 It could be closer as WV is a defensive team, 3rd to our being 1st in pts given up per game and fg%! As you stated it will be our plethora of guards who dictate the game.CD,Bria,KML,Kelly,Tiffany! 3 other thoughts! If we do get pts from Stef,dictate the tempo,and a Big 3rd part. The team, Stokes and Bank had gotten a lashing from Geno.Kelly, Stef, and another member came forward to agree with Geno! Stokes spoke and agreed re her own responsibility.Their practice in recent days has been much improved! This could be a fired up team! If this happens we could see some exciting play from FRs to SR.
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