What a game

[BigErnMcCracken]

I am way too busy at work to drink this much during the week. And for those questioning the strength of my pimp hand I begged off doing the dishes to watch this . So there.

The Hurley ejection was clown stuff from that official. Absolutely unacceptable. The first tech was fine but use some common sense for me one time. He’s got a smile on his face amping up the crowd and you want to be the center of attention. Pearl clutchers in the “he’s immature” brigade can eat one.

Proud of this crew. Nova didn’t play poorly, they are hard to beat, and they got it done. Props to Kimani, Cole, Jackson, Tyrese, Whaley, the big man, Polley, everybody. Great effort. Great win. I am ecstatic for these kids.

 

[TRest]

I am way too busy at work to drink this much during the week. And for those questioning the strength of my pimp hand I begged off doing the dishes to watch this . So there.

The Hurley ejection was clown stuff from that official. Absolutely unacceptable. The first tech was fine but use some common sense for me one time. He’s got a smile on his face amping up the crowd and you want to be the center of attention. Pearl clutchers in the “he’s immature” brigade can eat one.

Proud of this crew. Nova didn’t play poorly, they are hard to beat, and they got it done. Props to Kimani, Cole, Jackson, Tyrese, Whaley, the big man, Polley, everybody. Great effort. Great win. I am ecstatic for these kids.

After the stupid second tech we got a bushel of calls we almost never get vs Nova so I will take it.

 

[CardiacAndre7]

Every time Nova took a 3 I thought it was going in. Seemed like they all did in the 2nd half. Tremendous win. Showed some real cahones all around. Interior D was pretty great. Riding high

 

[Mister P]

Just a good all around game by the team.
Especially the 15 assists.

 

[SouthBayHusky]

In the long run, the ejection amped up the crowd, players, and yes probably got a couple of make up calls for it in the long run. Cannot complain.

 

[UConNick]

Every time Nova took a 3 I thought it was going in. Seemed like they all did in the 2nd half. Tremendous win. Showed some real cahones all around. Interior D was pretty great. Riding high

They made several where we had a hand in their face during the middle stretch of the second half (The one Slater hit at the end of the shot clock really sucked) that had me thinking it might just be their night.

 

[InKembaITrust]

I've been to my fair share of UConn games, but this one might've taken the cake for the most electric crowd and dramatic finish I've ever witnessed in person.

Incredible atmosphere and win. And yes, the refs sucked!

 

[HCCForever]

Even SVP on Sportscenter said ejection was terrible and he’s not one to defend UConn.

 

[inWV]

ESPN game flow graph shows how closely contested the game was throughout. It almost looks like one line.

 

[mjmoney23]

The pop from the crowd when the charge was called with 1 and change to go was deafening. Still shocked we got that call. I can't remember the last time I saw a charged called in the final seconds of the game.

 

[CheshireCat]

In the long run, the ejection amped up the crowd, players, and yes probably got a couple of make up calls for it in the long run. Cannot complain.

Amazing that the biggest one of all FINALLY didn’t go Gillespie’s way. I think he got called for the first time this season for using that damn push off. It took moving a guy as big as Sanogo to get the call! Funny the closest ref didn’t appear to make the call either. An even more satisfying win with RJ getting the best of him at the end.

 

[shizzle787]

After the stupid second tech we got a bushel of calls we almost never get vs Nova so I will take it.

There were a ton of calls that went against us after the techs.

 

[Waquoit]

ESPN game flow graph shows how closely contested the game was throughout. It almost looks like one line.

If you were there watching the game it seemed closely contested as well.

 

[XLCenterFan]

We got more calls than we should have after the tossing.

 

[David 76]

Just awesome!
Reminded me of games of yore.

 

[JustbrewitMan]

The pop from the crowd when the charge was called with 1 and change to go was deafening. Still shocked we got that call. I can't remember the last time I saw a charged called in the final seconds of the game.

Honestly, the heat the ref(s) took all game after the Hurley ejection from the crowd was brutal l, delicious, and 100% warranted.

The “Ref you suck” chants were absolutely deafening.

It HAD to be in their heads that if they called anything other than an offensive foul there that there was a quantifiable chance something real bad could happen. I’m not condoning anything like that at all, but you know it’s at least in their heads.

 

[XLCenterFan]

We can beat anyone.

 

[JustbrewitMan]

There were a ton of calls that went against us after the techs.

The foul coming down the stretch that put Gillespie on the line was called by the ref on the complete opposite side of the play. Literally 5-6 bodies blocking his view of the play. Horrible.

 

[jayteeman]

You really felt the senior leadership and the guys playing and trusting each other. This will go a long way.

 

[MTBingNinja]

UNBELIEVABLE game. A+ all around.

 

[superjohn]

Even SVP on Sportscenter said ejection was terrible and he’s not one to defend UConn.

Everyone in the sports/college basketball media is saying it was a joke that Hurley was ejected.

 

[TheRealKBuks]

Honestly, the heat the ref(s) took all game after the Hurley ejection from the crowd was brutal l, delicious, and 100% warranted.

The “Ref you suck” chants were absolutely deafening.

It HAD to be in their heads that if they called anything other than an offensive foul there that there was a quantifiable chance something real bad could happen. I’m not condoning anything like that at all, but you know it’s at least in their heads.

I'm not exaggerating at all when I say, from where I was sitting it was clear how red their faces were and how much they were sweating.

 

[dogpause]

I thought the game was extremely well officiated except for Hurley's ejection. As a disclaimer, I will consider any game to be well officiated whenever Sanogo is not in foul trouble.

 

[Umami Zen]

Definitely believe the right call was made on Gillespie at end of game.. Was surprised that the ref had the onions to make that call despite the fact of its correctness.

Question looking forward to MSG. Neutral floor.. BET .. Semi/Final game .Same play/same circumstance. Do we still get the (right) call? I would hope so- Not sure. Impact of crowd was priceless.