We Are The Champions Post Game Thread

[Javafan]

Defence win the game is not a cliche. This team could be considered the best Defence so far. This was the continuous and persistent effort by Geno implementing the concept.

That’s why I figured the result of 80 Huskies points with 19 MOV !

I was one of the so many BYders in happy tears !

 

[jostar1]

 

[RockyMTblue2]

Tell me to stop and I'll stop

 

[Vowelguy]

I thought Dawn blew by Geno pretty fast during the handshake line, did not say a word, I don't think.

She just lost badly in the NC. What do you want her to say?
Many coaches post-game handshakes are laser quick.

 

[OviedoFLHusky]

Congratulations to everyone on the team! You all played awesome games throughout this tournament! Thank you for giving your best, as well as being wonderful ambassadors for the university and for the sport! So very happy for you!

Link to UConn NIL Store (Sarah's not the only one who's going to be getting new t-shirts!):
https://uconn.nil.store/

 

[Glenn]

Dawn Staley was very complimentary of this UConn team in the press conference. I thought her F-bombs during the game were appropriate--they got beat badly.

 

[bantamlaker]

I remember 30 years ago Rebecca walking into Gampel with that 1st national championship trophy and We Are the Champions blasting from the speakers. The years have slipped by quickly. I’ve grown old, lost family and friends but one constant has been the joy UConn Women’s Basketball has brought. Thank you Geno, CD and all the fine women that have been a part of this great program!

 

[Urshurak]

Congrats UConn! This team was at another level! Domination!!!!

Soooo happy to see Paige get her Natty! Her, Aubrey and Kaitlyn deserved it and got it!

Congrats to them all!

 

[BobbyJ]

There's two things you have to have to win championships. Real talent and the guts to use that talent and handle pressure at money time. This TEAM had both this year and delivered. Bueckers, Griffin, and Chen getting their title shows that good kids eventually get their rewards. Congrats to the best team in WCBB.

 

[JonathanXIV]

Tears running down my face What a journey over the past 3 years I am so-o happy. All the adversity, the pain, the injuries. OMG Thank you UCONN

Who knew that all season Tonyc wasn’t an optimist, just a realist.

 

[cferraro04]

Great comment. (A minor point: UConn is the fourth team to beat 3 #1 seeds.)

Yes, but is UConn the first number-two seed to beat 3 number-one seeds? That would appear to be the better question.

 

[uconnever]

Awesome, this team deserved to win, but they took it just in case. KK reminds me of Renee Montgomery, by her senior year, and as early as next year, she will be a huge problem. We will be in the mix again next year.

 

[Henry]

So happy for the whole team, Geno, CD, and the coaches, but I'm especially happy for Paige. She could've turned pro last year, but she chose to come back and try to get the one thing that had eluded her through all her injuries and her teammates'.

The team should be in good hands next year with Azzi, Sarah, KK, Ash, Jana, Ice, and a sophomore jump from the freshmen. Can't wait to see what they do.

 

[Sifaka]

Paige Bueckers, Azzi Fudd, Sarah Strong lead UConn to 12th NCAA title with dominant win over South Carolina

Paige Bueckers has ended her college career with a national championship.

sports.yahoo.com

 

[Henry]

Yes, but is UConn the first number-two seed to beat 3 number-one seeds? That would appear to be the better question.

A number 1 seed can't beat 3 number 1s, so it would have to be a 2seed or lower.

 

[fomalhaut]

An argument could be made for all 3 of them. Paige led them to the Final 4 and her numbers were great throughout the tournament.

I thought Strong would have been a good choice too, but the MOP is only for the Final Four, and Azzi deserved it.

 

[eggfit]

Many thanks to the BEST TEAM EVER!!! Here's a special shout out to KK, who injected a shot of energy every time she entered a game all season. And to Ashlyn for her beautiful smile!!! And to Kaitlyn for her consistency!! And to Aubrey for being Aubrey. And to our biggies, and the BIG 3 who played their hearts out. And to the bench - the future!!! And to all the coaches, especially Geno and Chris. And the great fans... Good luck to all and THANK YOU!!!!!!!!

 

[Bone Dog]

Yes, but is UConn the first number-two seed to beat 3 number-one seeds? That would appear to be the better question.

I'm running the numbers in my head as I type, but I think only a #2 seed or less can beat 3 #1 seeds. There's no other possibility. #1 seeds can only face two other #1 seeds.

 

[Geesworld]

Azzi, Sarah and Paige outscored South Carolina 65-59. Can you say Big 3! Congrats to the Champs
Go UCONN!!!

 

[BugsyCT]

 

[Dove]

Sarah Strong stirred this drink. And Azzi's Final 4 performormance is an All-time feat in Huskies lore. Never forget.

 

[Glenn]

All tournament team
Fudd
Bueckers
Strong
Betts
Edwards

 

[mainerhuski]

The final play when Chen tossed it to Griffin to try to avoid having the turnover for the clock expiring go against her!

 

[msf22b]

Dawn was pretty gracious in the post-game interview

 

[jibsey]

First off congratulations! As a men’s poster but also a women’s team fan I must say this: Yes Uconn was more talented but… the tenacity and toughness I saw was something to behold. Paige fights for every ball out there like it’s life or death and so does Sarah, and the rest of the team is right in line. And UConn dominated them while shooting just 23% from 3, didn’t matter.
Not all basketball players, men or women that I watch play with that kind of intensity. Great great performance!