We Are The Champions Post Game Thread

[katymarie82]

Is this the first time they won the national championship wearing their dark uniform?

 

[jdote33]

Is this the first time they won the national championship wearing their dark uniform?

I think dts last one vs Tennessee they were wearing dark jerseys.

 

[HuskyNan]

Is this the first time they won the national championship wearing their dark uniform?

Nope. Were a 2 seed in 2004 vs 1 seed Tennessee

 

[ubasketball]

CONGRATULATION!!! What a great T-E-A-M. I have high hopes every year, and this year was no exception, but early in the season, I did not think this team was an exceptional team with a strong title shot. Geno didn't either, which he said in not so many words. What made this team extraordinary is how much they improved over the season - more than any UCONN team I've ever seen. While that Tennessee loss was so painful, in retrospect, it was the turning point. Not only were we too good to lose to them, it soon became apparent, especially to our players, that we were too good to lose to any team. As a UCONN fan, all things come to those who are patient and believe. GO HUSKIES!!!

 

[Majic Hands]

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

Humm. I don’t think a #1 will have an opportunity to beat 3 #1’s

So the question would be has a #3 or lower beaten 3 #1’s

 

[RockyMTblue2]

Caroline Remembers Abby. Tissue warning.

 

[psconn]

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

How many were 2 seeds?

 

[Bone Dog]

This is from ESPN describing the SC players remarks in the locker room after the loss. What really stands out for me is how honest they were. They have varying emotions, but none of them tried to shrink from the truth of what just happened. This is the sign of a really healthy team culture and I congratulate Dawn on creating such a program.

'Heartbroken' S.C. hopes loss fuels next title run

South Carolina players were emotional following Sunday's blowout loss but said that emotion will help spark another championship run in the future.

www.espn.com

 

[pacific 44]

One of the best things about this victory is that Uconn has 63 of their 82 points, 11 of their 18 assists, 7 of their 8 steals, 24 of 39 shot returning if Bueckers,5-14, 1-7 from Chen, and a couple of wild shots from Ducharme in the last minute aren't included, are coming back to wreak havoc next year. That is better than 60% shooting against the second best defense in the country. This game will be a tremendous experience for the future of the returnees.

 

[greenday61892]

lol, check out the photobomb

LMAO who else but Stefanie Dolson?!

 

[cancontent]

This is from ESPN describing the SC players remarks in the locker room after the loss. What really stands out for me is how honest they were. They have varying emotions, but none of them tried to shrink from the truth of what just happened. This is the sign of a really healthy team culture and I congratulate Dawn on creating such a program.

'Heartbroken' S.C. hopes loss fuels next title run

South Carolina players were emotional following Sunday's blowout loss but said that emotion will help spark another championship run in the future.

www.espn.com

All of this. For all that gets said about Coach Staley, when you read what her players say, they do respect their competition. They give credit when it's due.

 

[Happydad745]

Massey ratings has had us behind SC all season, UCLA until after our game against them, Texas, and at times USC and Notre Dame.

 

[Happydad745]

Starting with Ark.St and finishing with SC, UConn beat their opponents by 197 points total.

 

[Huskies990411]

Did you see Fudd’s Mom’s shirt? Think it said…FUDD around and find out.

https://x.com/espn/status/1908982165003546776/photo/1

Saw quite a few of those shirts in the arena and ran into Azzi’s parents on our way out. They were super excited and rightfully very proud!

 

[RockyMTblue2]

Keeping the string alive, here are the extended highlights:

 

[Ozimoto]

All I can say is how sweet it is!

 

[Martin84]

How many times has a 2 seed taken out 3 #1 seeds to win the championship/

This is the 4th time

 

[Martin84]

Perfect day for me so far. SOX walkoff win, Yankees walkoff loss and best of all UCONN women NATIONAL CHAMPS!

That is a great day

 

[MilfordHusky]

Just a few thoughts following a very satisfying game:

--Paige is a great, great player. She helped will us to the championship. Mount Rushmore!

--I'm so happy for the "seniors": Paige, Kaitlyn, and Aubrey. What a way to go out!

--I think UConn was the best team in the nation over the past 2 months. They dominated since the Tennessee game.

--S.C. is a really good team, but maybe the weakest S.C. team in 5 years or so. They miss Cardoso/Boston.

--I'm thrilled for my local girl, the Fuddster. Concerns about her play in important games are a thing of the past.

--Sarah Strong is the best player I've seen since Paige/Maya. Her ceiling is unlimited. On the short list for NPOY next year.

--Thanks for a great season!!

 

[bkart1978]

Geno seemed really pissed at KK’s moving screen in the first quarter; you could see him yelling at her on the bench and then he called it out again on TV in the sideline interview. And partway through the second half - maybe I’m imagining things - it felt like she had her minutes cut as Geno stuck with bigger lineups and I was worried she was in the doghouse. But when she came back in she was a HUGE difference maker. I’m very excited for her and Ash next season. (Ash, too, was never going to have a ton of plays run for her in this game but still made her mark big time).

 

[RoadMaster]

Apologies if this was here already..
Carla, Princeton, Kaitlyn..

 

[RoadMaster]

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[CL82]

Dawn and SC players

Bree Hall is very poised and well spoken.

 

[RoadMaster]

 

[RoadMaster]

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