UConn vs SCar Post Game Thread

[JordyG]

3rd easiest E8 ever for UConn.

 

[Centerstream]

Really, really looking forward to watching my replay tomorrow

 

[Buzzyboy]

3rd easiest E8 ever for UConn.

UConn has beat the He** out of South Carolina every time they have EVER played. Why some people were worried or anxious about this game. I have never seen any cohesiveness out of the South Carolina offense, EVER!

 

[iri10]

For some time the favored blueprint for beating UConn has been crystalizing: slow the game down. Pack the paint. Dare shooters other than KLS to hit from deep.

It would not have worked earlier in the season when we were consistently hot from deep. It did work more often in the latter part of the season / tourneys.

But when players are hitting from 3 like they did today...well, that's what we call having a plan and getting punched in the face instead. I don't expect UConn to shoot quite as well as they did in the 1st half today in the Final Four...but hopefully this put that extra little quantum of doubt in the minds of opposing coaches and players.

 

[DefenseBB]

Has anyone noticed Dawn is mostly on her best behavior against Geno?

 

[Vowelguy]

Was SC's slow-the-game pace early a fatal flaw?

I mean I'm fine with rolling the dice when you're the underdog, but it turned out to be a strategy that failed miserably. SC seemed to do better in the 2nd qtr when they played more regular pace and even push tempo.

 

[BugsyCT]

Congrats! 11th consecutive Final Four for UConn Women, 19th overall. Incredible!

 

[Geew1992]

Regional awards??

 

[reno tony]

Congratulations to S.C..... they are only the second team in the last 500 or so games to shoot 50% from the floor against UCONN.

 

[slug25]

The current U.S. National Team coach was thoroughly and embarrassingly out-coached by the former U.S. National Team coach tonight.

 

[trb123]

Wondering if

1. Did Lexi Brown of Duke watch the entire UConn game while rooting for Wilson?

2. Are Evina Westbrook and her parents watching the E8 games today? Both of them or just the ND vs ORE?

3. Is Tea Cooper discussing these games with Zircon Deshields?

 

[Los24]

Great all-around game. Just wow. Best they played all post season.

 

[Wbbfan1]

Boy was I wrong. It seems if the team was saying you only got your Championship because we didn't take care of Business against Miss St. A dominating win. I got annoyed at how the announcer was carrying on about A'ja and no mention of what Kia and Gabby have accomplished over their career. They carried on for the last 5 minutes of the game.

 

[DefenseBB]

The current U.S. National Team coach was thoroughly and embarrassingly out-coached by the former U.S. National Team coach tonight.

I am not so sure “outcoached” is correct. She was definitely “outgunned”

 

[Carnac]

3rd easiest E8 ever for UConn.

Ticket punched, we're in!! That game was boring, but I loved every minute of it. Like the last game, the opponent never led. UConn was in control from tip to buzzer. I hope the next two go the same way. Life is good!

 

[GoUconn7961]

Really, really looking forward to watching my replay tomorrow

Me too!

 

[augustaTC]

Kia was kind of "off" tonight, particularly in the first half. I attribute it mostly to lacking the power of the bun. Glad she rectified this at halftime.

 

[JavaMan]

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[Huskybass]

Such a well balanced team with a star at all 5 positions. Just a joy to watch.

 

[BigBird]

UConn has beat the He** out of South Carolina every time they have EVER played. Why some people were worried or anxious about this game. I have never seen any cohesiveness out of the South Carolina offense, EVER!

My apology.

 

[Centerstream]

Congratulations to S.C..... they are only the second team in the last 500 or so games to shoot 50% from the floor against UCONN.

I think letting them get so many shots "in the paint" helped that just a little. Something that Geno can look forward to working on this week.

 

[Bama fan]

For some time the favored blueprint for beating UConn has been crystalizing: slow the game down. Pack the paint. Dare shooters other than KLS to hit from deep.
crystalizing! Do not know if you did that on purpose but if so ,you are dangerous
It would not have worked earlier in the season when we were consistently hot from deep. It did work more often in the latter part of the season / tourneys.

But when players are hitting from 3 like they did today...well, that's what we call having a plan and getting punched in the face instead. I don't expect UConn to shoot quite as well as they did in the 1st half today in the Final Four...but hopefully this put that extra little quantum of doubt in the minds of opposing coaches and players.

 

[wbball novice]

Great win, adding to the intimidation factor for the next team. However, it often happens that after a hot shooting 3 pt game, a team goes ice cold in the subsequent game. Hope we can adjust. I didn't think Z looked too comfortable, but Megan Walker was OK.

 

[Amanduhh show]

ALBANY REGIONAL AWARDS


Cierra Dillard - Buffalo
Katie Lou - UCONN
A'ja Wilson - USC
Crystal Dangerfield - UCONN
Gabby (Most Outstanding Player) - UCONN

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Albany Regional All-Tournament Team: <a href="Tweets with replies by Cierra Dillard (@msdillard15) | Twitter">@msdillard15</a>, <a href="A'ja Wilson (@_ajawilson22) | Twitter">@_ajawilson22</a>, Crystal Dangerfield, Gabby Williams (MVP) and Katie Lou Samuelson.</p>&mdash; Josh Hyber (@JoshHyberUSC) <a href="">March 27, 2018</a></blockquote>
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Not sure I embedded the tweet right? Still new to this!

 

[Centerstream]

Wish that they showed our alumni fans a couple of more times. I blinked the 1st time.