No WBB thread???
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Well unless they start calling fouls on UConn when we drive the basket - no need to start a thread. They have been getting killed however I’ve seen at least three tacky touch fouls called on us for a plus one. - everytime we got within three - we would get called for a foul that took points off the board. Incredible if no one sees that this is a Beuckers fairwell romp and they are doing what they can to make sure it happens - we are 2-9 on layups for a reason
In 3 halves of play so far, UConn has been dominant team. Gamecocks need to dominate a half and none of that matters.
Going to be tough to do.
Going to be tough to do.
Run and gun vs calculated offense. We struggle against teams with equal or better talent and coaching.
M.F. touched the ball 4 times. 4 turnovers and one airball. We are lacking a team leader.
If you can’t tell the difference in calls you’re crazy - that last Beuckers shot is a prime example. Minimal if any contact and there’s a foul - PaoPao drives gets thrown to the ground and nothing - if you don’t think they want to get Beackers a championship you’re crazy - too obvious
This has nothing to do the refs. They gave their big girl 4 fouls on touch fouls. We were 2-9 on layup in the first half. Yea, that's on the refs.
It would be nice if Dawn would call a time-out when UCONN goes on a run. Cursing up a storm isn't working.
3 players. 3 players better than any we have.....& they're destroying us. The other UConn support personnel are all William Gallman level.
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We have missed too many lay up’s but hey - if you don’t get called for the fouls - keep doing it - D-1 players don’t miss that many lay ups without getting fouled and now the girls are just throwing up prayers. But again no foul on our end but they call on over the back on UCons end
Now that’s what I call a whuppin.
And UConn broads are yoogly; both current and former.
And UConn broads are yoogly; both current and former.
This game changed midway through the 2nd quarter when UConn had a 3 point lead and we had consecutive baskets wiped out on BS offensive fouls. They made sure we didn’t get any closer than that - no calls on under the basket shots was the difference
Cry me a river! We got our asses handed to us.
Dawn just found out white girls can play basketball too!
The entire country found this out several years back.
Yep. Gonna be quiet on here all summer.The Ladies team collapsed.
On to FOOTBALL season!
Dawn will never get a pure superstar shooter because of this unwavering commitment to put young stars on the back burner. The recruits know this and do t want to be sidelined.
Better team won today. Bueckers, Strong, and Fudd were just on another level. What surprised me is how much bigger Strong played inside than our girls. She was able to wall up and contest without fouling forcing a lot misses around the basket. As the lead grew, the frustration set in and our girls tried things that they are not good at. We wlll be back and hopefully we will grow from this game.
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What an insult to mention Edwards in a negative way! Dawn recruited Strong…she chose UConn.
When you lose by 23 points it ain't the refs.
Culture???? What are we talking about? Winning, especially winning it all, is hard. We have been to the Final Four 5 Years in a row. Got 2 Championships in that run and Dawn lost for the 1st time in 4 tries in the National Chapuonship. It was UConn's year this time. They have battled injuries over the past 3 years and they finally put it all together. As great as their program is, this is their first title in 9 years. Finally for the record, we gotta stop questioning the coaching on every loss. We had plenty chances to finish shots around the rim to keep us in the game. Sometimes the other teams players outperform yours.
100% agree. That said, i thought we had an awful game plan. Predictable, but awful.
Run and gun, out-athleticing them didn't work the first time, yet we took the same approach this time. Very possible that an alternate plan would not have worked but some noticeable adjustments would have been nice.
I'm all for playing through runs during the regular season, but Dawn had several chances to stop the momentum today with timeouts. She chose to let them play. A bit baffling.
To say we don't match up well is an understatement as well demonstrated on two separate occasions now.
The ''we didn't play well in the 1st game'' is blown out of the water.
The ''we didn't play well in the 1st game'' is blown out of the water.
Oh geez dude - they made it to the NC Game and lost - give it a break
I think the issue is more skill development than in game strategy. We have to get better finishing around the basket. Our guards didn't shoot nearly as well as well as in 24. We don't have the movement shooters to run a lot of curls and split action that UConn does. Tessa has the potential to be that type of player, but I thought she took a small step back this year. Pao-Pao is more of a stand-still , catch and shoot player. The inside-out, swing the ball type of offense we run works for her, but even she took a step back in her efficiency. 2024 was our year. Everything we did turned to gold. This year we had some adversity and still played in the last game of the year. We took it on the chin. Bigs need to get in the weight room and work tirelessly on post finishes. Guards need 1000 shots a day..
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Tessa is one of my favorites. I think she is underutilized (possibly underperformed this year). I like what Tessa has to offer when on the court. Controlled aggression. She shows some leadership that some of the other guards don't offer.