I was a bit shocked to see Poulin starting, but then I started thinking about it. Coastal Carolina has already seen Kersten once, and they hit him pretty good. Who knows what they would do with Kersten a second time. So if you don't start Kersten against him, who do you go with? Colby Dunlop, a freshmen? Not against a club that can hit like Coastal Carolina. By starting Poulin, you assure that your best remaining pitcher actually gets to pitch when the game still matters. It certainly is an interesting gamble, but it is one that I can understand.
If UConn gets by Coastal Carolina, I would think Kersten starts against Washington. That is, unless he pitches in the Coastal Carolina game.