Doggydaddy's Den: DoggyDaddy's Dailies 3/6/15

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In case you missed it, here is my UConn/South Florida Post Game Report

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What a great day for UConn with four members of the AAC All-Conference 1st team, defensive player of the year, 6th player award, most improved player, and two members of the freshman team. UConn dominated during the season and it was certainly reflected in the hardware they brought home. More awards on Friday.

American Defensive Player of the Year

Kiah Stokes, C, Sr., UConn

American Most Improved Player of the Year
Moriah Jefferson, G, Jr., UConn

American Sportsmanship Award
Tyonna Williams, G, Sr., Temple

American Sixth Player of the Year
Gabby Williams, G, Fr., UConn
Ashley Clark, G, Jr., Tulsa

American Newcomer of the Year
I'Tiana Taylor, F, Jr., East Carolina

All-Conference First Team
*Breanna Stewart, F, Jr., UConn
*Courtney Williams, G, Jr., USF
*Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis, F, Sr., UConn
*Moriah Jefferson, Jr., G, UConn
Jada Payne, F, R-Jr., East Carolina
Morgan Tuck, F, R-So., UConn

All-Conference Second Team
Alisia Jenkins, F, Jr., USF
Ariel Hearn, G, Jr., Memphis
Ashley Clark, G, Jr., Tulsa
Zykira Lewis, G, So., UCF
I'Tiana Taylor, Jr., F, East Carolina
Kiah Stokes, Sr., C, UConn

All-Conference Third Team
Erica Covile, G, Jr., Temple
Alliya Butts, G, Fr., Temple
Danielle Blagg, G, Sr., Tulane
Kolby Morgan, G, Fr., Tulane
Kia Nurse, G, Fr., UConn

All-Freshman Team
*Kia Nurse, G, Fr., UConn
*Alliya Butts, G, Fr., Temple
Kolby Morgan, G, Fr., Tulane
Ana Owens, G, Fr., Cincinnati
Alicia Froling, F, Fr., SMU
Laura Ferreira, F, Fr., USF
Gabby Williams, G, Fr., UConn

* Unanimous choice

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It's such a fun time of year when the conference tournaments really kick into high gear. The ACC and SEC have Top 25 teams playing. Too many games to write about so I'll focus on top 25 teams and teams that might make the NCAA tourney.

ACC Tourney

In the first ACC game of the day, Wake Forest defeated No. 22 Syracuse 85-79, closing out the game with free throws after Syracuse closed the gap with some good pressure defense and a few three pointers. Syracuse came into this game on a four game winning streak, but that was done against BC, Pitt, VT and Clemson, not exactly murderers row. Maybe they came in a little overconfident. Wake Forest (13-19) gets to live another day while Syracuse has to wait to see where they play in NCAA tournament. They are fortunate this games will only impact their seeding and not their overall slot. I want to add that I miss watching Quentin Hillsman on the sidelines. The Syracuse coach is a show all by himself worth watching. He didn't disappoint with a technical being called in the second half. Dawn Staley doesn't hold a candle to Hillsman's language on the sideline. I could distinctly read his lips when he said "What the f(ck are your doing?" to one of his players. And his new beard and Malcom X tie is great!

In another ACC tourney game, Miami helped their case for the NCAA tourney with a 62-52 win over Virginia. This victory pushed Miami to 19-11 and 8-8 in the conference. With their earlier win over Notre Dame, I like their chances. Virginia ended up the season 17-13 with a likely invitation to the NIT. Now they get to play a much improved Notre Dame team, who recently moved up to the No. 2 AP and Coaches poll ranking. The first time these two teams met, Notre Dame was in the middle of the Reimer situation where she was going to leave the program and then took it back. For fans of "The Nanny", you know that is not a good thing. Also Miami had a really hot shooting night the last game they played. I'm thinking this won't end well for Miami.

No. 15 North Carolina improved to 24-7 (10-6) with an 84-64 blowout of Georgia Tech. UNC is a fun team to watch. They have a few players in Gray, Cherry, Washington and Coleman who all can make threes and they have range out to what seems to be NBA range. In typical Hatchell team style, they have no conscious. Their other big strength is Stephanie Mavunga, who was a beast in this game with 23 points 16 rebounds and 8 blocks. If they play like this, they can win the ACC tourney and do some damage in the NCAA's. Their problem is they are really inconsistent and are just as likely to put up a stinker in their next game. Which happens to be against #10 Louisville. Should be a good one.

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SEC

In the first SEC tourney game of the day, Arkansas helped their case for the NCAA tourney with a 72-61 win over Ole Miss. According to Creme, the Razorbacks were on the bubble before this game. They might need one more win to ensure a slot in the field of 64. Arkansas scored 11 straight points to take a 14 point lead with 9 minutes left. Ole Miss close it to 8 points but could never get any closer. The Rebels might get an NIT bid to continue their season. Arkansas gets to play against South Carolina so that second win in the SEC tourney is unlikely as is a bid to the NCAA.

No. 18 Texas A&M took care of business against Auburn in their first game without their starting point guard, Jordan Jones. Curtyce Knox did ok in her debut in the starting lineup with 6 points and 5 assists, but she also had 5 turnovers. As usual, it was the solid A&M defense that allowed them to leave with the win. They will be taking on LSU in the quarterfinals on Friday.

Vanderbilt No. 12 Kentucky

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Big Ten

My home state team, Rutgers, beat Indiana 62-53 today in the Big Ten opener. Now 22-8, if RU can get to the Big Ten final, they can grab a good seed in the NCAA Tourney. I'll be rooting for them if/until they meet Maryland. Then I'll root for the Terps to grab a #1 seed in the NCAA so Tennessee can be a #2 in Albany. I have a ticket!!!!

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Ugly Game Of The Day

Florida International has had what you would call and UGGY season. They lost Thursday to Middle Tennessee State 79-30 to go to 3-25 on the season and 0-17 in Conference USA play. They have one more regular season game remaining to complete a perfect conference losing season.

In this game, they only scored 30 points, their worst scoring effort of the season. They shot 23% from the field, 13% on threes (1-8), only 5 assists and an astounding 28 turnovers.

Congrats Golden Panthers for an outstanding UGGY award winning effort!!!

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So, without further ado!!!

Ladies and Gents, DD looks at the news........

Four UConn women make All-AAC first team New Haven Register

UConn women dominate American Conference awards AP

Seven Women's Basketball Standouts Receive All-Conference Honors from The American UConnhuskies.com

Stokes Top AAC Defender; Stewart Leads UConn Quartet On 1st Team Hartford Courant

2015 American Women’s Basketball Regular Season Awards Announced AAC Site

UConn dominates AAC postseason honors Carl Adamac

Honors rolling in for UConn stars Jim Fuller

2 coaches of UConn commits finalists for Naismith Award Jim Fuller

Three UConn commits to play in Jordan Brand game Jim Fuller

Shut Out From UConn Women's Games Hartford Courant

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Upsets in Red

No. 12 Kentucky women advance in SEC, 67-61 over Vanderbilt KOIN TV

No. 15 North Carolina women advance over Georgia Tech 84-64 Washington Post

No. 17 Chattanooga women beat UNC-Greensboro 78-44 Yahoo

No. 18 Texas A&M women top Auburn in SEC tourney Yahoo

Wake Forest women upset No. 22 Syracuse 85-79 Yahoo

No 23 Rutgers women beat Indiana 63-52 in Big Ten opener USA Today

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NO GAMES SCHEDULED

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Thanks to my friend JohnnyC who sends me these numbers when he can.

Ashia Jones UT Martin 30 points

Roddreka Rogers Georgia Tech 20 points 14 rebounds

Nathalie Fontaine Ball St. 25 points 9 rebounds

Cha Sweeney Eastern Michigan 30 points

Imani Gordon Cleveland St. 25 points

Ruvanna Campbell UIC 21 points 16 rebounds

Tay'ler Mingo Wright St. 27 points

Jazmen Boone William & Mary 16 points 12 rebounds 9 assists

Ashley Williams Alabama 21 points
Brandy Montgomery Auburn 22 points
Ronni Williams Florida 16 points 12 rebounds
Aerial Powers Michigan St. 16 points 15 rebounds

Betnijah Laney Rutgers 12 points 15 rebounds

Briyona Canty Rutgers 10 assists

Jessica Jackson Arkansas 25 points

Jillian Alleyne 18 points 18 rebounds

Lia Galdeira Washington St. 34 points

Whitney Bunn Furman 24 points

Schaquilla Nunn Winthrop 21 points 20 rebounds

Chelsea Howard Tenn St. 20 points 10 rebounds

Sierra Michaelis Mizzouri 29 points

Randi Brown New Orleans 30 points
Dearica Hamby Wake Forest 23 points 10 rebounds
Amber Campbell Wake Forest 21 points
Jasmine Joyner Chattanooga 21 points 10 rebounds
Roddreka Rogers Georgia Tech 10 points 11 rebounds
Zaire O'Neil Georgia Tech 14 points 10 rebounds
Stephanie Mavunga UNC 23 points 16 rebounds 8 blocks

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