UConn vs. Syracuse post game - on to the sweet 16!

[EricLA]

Survive and advance! And it really was a "survive game". Took a few years off my life - can't imagine what it did to Geno and CD LOL.

Huge game by Paige. Ash Fudd shot really well! Squeaked out the win. That shot by KK was the dagger. Live to play another day!

 

[HuskyNan]

Thank heavens that’s over! On to Portland!

 

[Kaizen]

Paige is the hero, scored 32 pts and 11 rebs.

 

[HuskieDawg]

If you all didn’t well up just a bit watching KK hit that 3 and the pure joy and emotion she had you’re not human…

Keep it going Huskies!

 

[Bone Dog]

Paige Ash Aaliyah and KK were totally clutch in a rock fight of a game. I like Coach Jack and she has changed the culture of Syracuse. But there was a good deal of cheesy play and that is taught behavior. But Paige & Co rose above it.

 

[Dove]

That 2nd half reminded me of when I was committed to DIY dentistry. Painful. Just painful.

 

[HuskyNan]

Paige Ash Aaliyah and KK were totally clutch in a rock fight of a game. I like Coach Jack and she has changed the culture of Syracuse. But there was a good deal of cheesy play and that is taught behavior. But Paige & Co rose above it.

Yes, Syracuse is very different. I felt for Daiyesha Fair, her final game. Kid is a warrior

 

[Jokerman619]

Man, them refs, did everything they could to give Syracuse the game. What a bunch of clowns. And the Syracuse flopps. Never ever seen anything like it. But thanks to uconn fighting spirit. On to Portland.
GO HUSKIES.

 

[mainerhuski]

Man, them refs, did everything they could to give Syracuse the game. What a bunch of clowns. And the Syracuse flopps. Never ever seen anything like it. But thanks to uconn fighting spirit. On to Portland.
GO HUSKIES.

The refs need some “flop detection” training.

 

[HuskyNan]

Man, them refs, did everything they could to give Syracuse the game. What a bunch of clowns. And the Syracuse flopps. Never ever seen anything like it. But thanks to uconn fighting spirit. On to Portland.
GO HUSKIES.

I thought they were reasonably tolerable tonight. They basically let them play - the Huskies got away with some holds and bumps

 

[Jaydumo20]

Good win. Ball handling can only get better. Looking forward to Duke. Syracuse then Duke...no love lost there

 

[CTinLA]

That was scary! Great job to survive when they could have folded. Huge game from Paige on both ends of the floor, but it was the shot by KK that sealed it. So proud of them for keeping it together when Nika fouled out. And congrats to Nika on becoming the all time assists leader. This was a tough game that showed how tough this team is. On to Duke!

 

[BRS24]

woooo the chat room tonight was ... extra

 

[Happydad745]

Definitely an exciting game...lots of ups and lots of downs. Our defense held on and Paige, with the rest of team, finished them off. Shade looked great shooting from the corners. Duke is next.

 

[RoadMaster]

 

[Surly1]

That was too close for comfort. Syracuse made UConn earn it. Damn Aussies. It seemed every time Syracuse needed a three, they got one.

It's official. KK and Ashlynn are no longer freshmen. Safe to say that three was KK's biggest bucket of her collegiate career.

We are beginning to run out of superlatives to describe Paige. Once Nika fouled out, Paige gave everything to stick with Fair, and that is after expending so much energy carrying the team. Her midrange pull-ups were reminiscent of the NC St classic 2 tourneys ago.

I think I lost count the number of times Aaliyah was slammed to the court. She will feel it tomorrow.

Great game - now I can relax and watch Iowa/West Virginia.

 

[jaydee602]

In the 4th quarter, Syracuse's plan was "Don't let Paige or Shade beat us. The other three can't shoot."
It almost worked. Thank you, KK Arnold!!

 

[RockyMTblue2]

Let's review:

 

[Jokerman619]

Paige Ash Aaliyah and KK were totally clutch in a rock fight of a game. I like Coach Jack and she has changed the culture of Syracuse. But there was a good deal of cheesy play and that is taught behavior. But Paige & Co rose above it.

Cheesy was extra, extra kind.

 

[Centerstream]

Yes, Syracuse is very different. I felt for Daiyesha Fair, her final game

Even though we never gave up our lead in the 2nd half, I felt bad for Nika thinking we might lose a nail biter and she was on the bench...and then KK and Paige made sure it didn't happen!!!

 

[Huskie837]

We had Paige and they didn’t….

 

[pghhuskydoc]

Fantastic game. The maturity of the freshmen really shined brightly.
Paige is tough as hell. What a performance.
Gotta say, the Syracuse women are much harder to hate with Coach Jack in charge.
I’ll always hate the ‘Cuse guys, though. That ain’t changing!

 

[SLY63]

Some thoughts:

• Paige was awesome
• Shade was also awesome
• KK came through when we needed the big shot
• Nika player great D for 35 minutes, then 2 dumb fouls almost cost us the game
• AE struggled against the length of the zone but fought hard
• ICE, out of respect, I will just say, we need something from her on O
• That Aussie on the top of their zone really was a pain (for us)
• Never would have thought SYR would have 13 3s (only 4 by Fair) and only 10 2's
• I'm not sure about all of the SYR hate in the chat, I thought they played hard
• This is what a 3-6 matchup looks like

 

[Centerstream]

woooo the chat room tonight was ... extra

I guess I should be happy that I didn't drop in...
I'm also waiting for the "we lost the 2nd half" posts.

 

[jaydee602]

The most impressive part of KK's game clincher wasn't that she made it. It was that she had the confidence to take it. Not your typical freshman!!