Doggydaddy's Den: Doggy's Doghouse 11/2/17

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For those who didn't see the feed of the UConn/Fort Hays State game, enjoy the highlights!!!!

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Here is Geno's 18 minutes post game presser. Always interesting!!!!

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Last video - Enjoy the comments from the players!!!

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By David in Naples!!!!!

Great game for the start of the season. UConn crushes Ft. Hays in an exhibition match that had many highlights and only a few items that need to be corrected. Here are five positives to give fans their Huskies' fix:

1. Azura lives up to her hype. In only 16 minutes, she scores 15 points, grabs 7 rebounds, blocks 4 shots, deals 3 assists and has 1 steal.
2. Collier played like the she always does, 7-10 from the field, 15 points, 9 rebounds, 4 blocked shots, 4 assists, 3 steals and only 1 turnover.
3. Crystal started and probably cemented that 5th spot. She had 7 assists vs only 2 turnovers, 8 points on 3-5 shooting, made 2 of 4 three point shots and played good defense.
4. UConn had 27 assists on 36 baskets, including 9 players with at least 1 assist. Nobody is greedy.
5. More blocked shots (12) than turnovers (9).
6. Kia Nurse made 5 of 7 from the three point arc. Some weren't pretty, but they went in.

A few stats last night that need improvement:

1. Lou 1-6 from three range and Z went 0-4.
2. The puppies (freshman huskies) went 2-12, but at least the shot selection was good.
3. Napheesa missed 2 of her 3 free throws. Overall, the team went 2-5 or 40%.
4. Lou played 31 minutes despite appearing to twist her ankle early in the game. Too many minutes for her. (IMO)
5. Molly and Kyla played 21 minutes, only 2 points and 3 rebounds.

Overall, a great effort for the Huskies. Look for improvement on Sunday.

Go Huskies..!!

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UCONN LINKS

UConn Women No. 1 in AP Preseason Poll SI

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Women’s Basketball: No. 1 UConn impresses in first exhibition win Daily Campus

Notebook: UConn Women’s Basketball Runs Over Fort Hays State SB Nation

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