UConn's defense has a lot to do with UNC's poor shooting. Aarnisalo can barely bring the ball up the court most of the time (which, as I pointed out in the previous postgame, is part of the reason Close moved on, because she's just not there against elite competition).
I love this team too - I think they’re the team I’ve been most invested in since that 95 team (I’m class of 95, so special to me). Whatever happens from here I’ve loved the season of ‘Joy’
Pregame thoughts: I was thinking about a lot of the comparisons between UCLA and UConn that have been made, and one of the points made is that UCLA had the best strength of schedule and went undefeated in the Big Ten, one of the best conferences in the country. However, I’m not so sure that last point stands up to scrutiny at the moment. Only three Big Ten teams made it to the Sweet Sixteen out of the 12 that made the tournament, and while you can’t blame lower seeds like Southern Cal or Nebraska for falling short, the conference did not cover itself in glory. UCLA, Minnesota, and Michigan held serve on their home courts, but the same could not be said for #2 seed Iowa or #3 seed Ohio State. More than a few of those Big Ten teams got run off the court as well, which doesn’t speak well of the supposed strength of the conference. I’m not saying UCLA got an easy road in conference, but I am starting to suspect this team was not as challenged in conference as we were led to believe.
I think it's one those cameras on a wire. It's supposed to give you a drone like view. Giving me motion sickness with the way it's bouncing up and down.
UConn is not invincible.
So far against UNC, they are only shooting 38% after a dismal first half. They are lucky UNC is so much worse, shooting only 24%.
What an awful game.
UConn's defense has a lot to do with UNC's poor shooting. Aarnisalo can barely bring the ball up the court most of the time (which, as I pointed out in the previous postgame, is part of the reason Close moved on, because she's just not there against elite competition).
Perhaps UConn played great D but they were outrebounded 45-38, and shot 40% and they were horrible in the first half scoring only 28 points.
If we meet them in the Finals, I like our chances.
I'm ready for the Bruins to kick some a$$. It will ease the pain from Sunday.
And go Bama and shut down Mara!!
Hi Friends! Each round my nerves are ratcheting up. Hope we can get off to a strong start in this one!
I hear you J!!! Since the 1995 Men's Nattie team, I have not loved a group of players more than these Lady Bruins!!!
💙💛💙💛
I love this team too - I think they’re the team I’ve been most invested in since that 95 team (I’m class of 95, so special to me). Whatever happens from here I’ve loved the season of ‘Joy’
Let’s go!!!!
Kiki - gotta finish
CLW!
Pregame thoughts: I was thinking about a lot of the comparisons between UCLA and UConn that have been made, and one of the points made is that UCLA had the best strength of schedule and went undefeated in the Big Ten, one of the best conferences in the country. However, I’m not so sure that last point stands up to scrutiny at the moment. Only three Big Ten teams made it to the Sweet Sixteen out of the 12 that made the tournament, and while you can’t blame lower seeds like Southern Cal or Nebraska for falling short, the conference did not cover itself in glory. UCLA, Minnesota, and Michigan held serve on their home courts, but the same could not be said for #2 seed Iowa or #3 seed Ohio State. More than a few of those Big Ten teams got run off the court as well, which doesn’t speak well of the supposed strength of the conference. I’m not saying UCLA got an easy road in conference, but I am starting to suspect this team was not as challenged in conference as we were led to believe.
(Coincidentally, this is why I'm not particularly worried about this game)
Was thinking the same thing thing
CLW starts the scoring.
Betts!
Lauren showing the range!
Betts again!!!
Not sure what’s up with the camera angles
I think it's one those cameras on a wire. It's supposed to give you a drone like view. Giving me motion sickness with the way it's bouncing up and down.
Nerves? Missing a bunch of layups.
Frustration foul
There's been some bad layup misses, but that one by Dugelic is by far the worst, and it leads to a Jaquez foul.
Block!