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We Are The Champions Post Game Thread

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After reviewing today’s stats these are some oddities that surprised me.
1. USC led in 3 pt. %, 4-16..25% to Uconn’s 4-17..23.5%
2. UConn lead in blocks 5-4
3. UConn led in points in the paint 36-26..big surprise
4 UConn led in rebounds 40-36.. biggest surprise

Once again, congratulations UCONN on a well deserved Championship !
 
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jibsey said:
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!
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UConn, especially this year, has become tougher. They used to play “pretty” ball, since their last championship, but they didn’t scare or intimidate teams in the same way that SC did. Injuries etc. didn’t help obviously. But now, they have that swagger, and they sure showed they can battle with the best of them and crush them. KK, Jana, Sarah, Ash, Azzi- don’t mess with those girls!
 
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I am so happy for this team. They are such a great group, talented, hard-working, close knit, humble, spiritual, so easy to root for. A team in the truest sense of the word. Coaches as well.

Also a shout out to us fans. Seven seasons beginning in 2017 ended with a loss (2020 technically ended with a win) and all of them were gut wrenching, beginning with MissState. It has been a long time and let’s give ourselves a pat on the back for keeping the faith and staying positive!

Finally, the players on those teams who did not come away with a title should feel like they are a big part of this. Nika, Aaliyah, Evina, Dorka, Lou, ONO, Christyn, and many others. Many nights at Gampel and XL I would see 14 or 15 opponents warming up on one end while 7 or 8 UConn players took the court. They played short handed, they bravely fought through injury and exhaustion, they persevered and set an amazing example for these players to follow. They are champions tonight as well.
 
This may or may not be the best team ever. But the one thing that is was was truly fun. They used social media grace dignity and tons of fun. Sarah who never talks danced with Paige and Azzi. KK had her little microphone everywhere. The team was what I thought they would be at the start of the year other than Jana wound up starting half way through the season. It was sad to see Ayanna not able to play. Morgan getting hurt and out for the season. But great to see Aubrey and Caroline playing at the end. What an incredible season. Thank you UConn.
 
I was on IG and I thought about some of the recent players that were not quite able to win a championship. And I visited their feeds and they were all happy for UConn. I am talking about Dorka, Nika, Lou, Evina, Christyn Williams. I am glad they still feel such a strong connection to the program.
 
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A mostly stress free experience, which is good. I have been a fan since NH’s own Kerry Bascom signed . Very happy for the team and especially Paige. I thought a Co-MOP would have been appropriate. For many of us the down time between now and next season is excruciatingly long.
 
RockyMTblue2 said:
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.
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I usually root for one player or another for MOP. This time I can honestly say I was not. As far as I’m concerned, they should give the MOP to the entire team.
 
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Life is beautiful again!

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Jetskies said:
awesome job UConn. congrats BYers.
Did anyone feel like Dawn Staley gave up pretty early? I don't think she stood up once after a certain point in the 3rd quarter.
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yeah, i think when holly asked here where do you think your points will come from and she said I don't know. I knew that she knew that it night night
 
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