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Barrett's first taste of whipped cream!!!
Logan enjoying an Ice Cream over a Donut
with M&M's. Can you say sugar shock???
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HUSKY HANGOVER
UConn won their game Saturday against Cincinnati 65-55 in a game that the Husky offense sputtered again as it has way too many times this season. The head of the department of shooting bricks was Katie Lou Samuelson. Sometimes it's hard to believe that the best three point shooter in the country last season could totally lose her shot. In this game she was 2-11 from the field and 0-6 on threes. She did manage to get to the free throw line 9 times and she did make 8 of those. But UConn really needs her to find that beautiful stroke again and carry it through to the end of the season, hopefully with a championship. Great shooters eventually find it. I just hope it's not until she is in the WNBA!
My congrats goes out to Napheesa Collier, whose double-double this game had her join the exclusive 2000 point, 1000 rebound career mark. She has been terrific this season.
I hate this expression but it rings true after this game. A win is a win is a win. And it was a win. Next up for UConn is East Carolina. The Pirates are 2-8 their last ten and 2-6 in the conference. More on them in a future blog but UConn can hopefully work out some kinks in this game.
David from Naples has all the positive stats he could find from this game, so enjoy them. And enjoy the game highlights below.
My congrats goes out to Napheesa Collier, whose double-double this game had her join the exclusive 2000 point, 1000 rebound career mark. She has been terrific this season.
I hate this expression but it rings true after this game. A win is a win is a win. And it was a win. Next up for UConn is East Carolina. The Pirates are 2-8 their last ten and 2-6 in the conference. More on them in a future blog but UConn can hopefully work out some kinks in this game.
David from Naples has all the positive stats he could find from this game, so enjoy them. And enjoy the game highlights below.
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Thursday night, No. 8 Stanford was upset by unranked California at the buzzer. You think it pissed them off? In a scheduling quirk these two teams met again Saturday and Stanford just slapped the Bears around early and often. The Cardinal jumped out to a 22-5 lead in the first quarter and put California away in their 75-50 win.
The only upset in the Top 25 Saturday was BYU. They lost for the second consecutive game losing to unranked Pepperdine 79-65. The Cougars won't just be exiting the Top 25 after these two losses. They will be in the elevator when the cord snaps. Whoooosh……...
The two teams that beat UConn took care of weak conference opponents in big wins. No. 1 Baylor beat Texas Tech 96-37 in a total blowout and soon to be No. 2 Louisville hammered 76-44. Now THAT is the way to beat the bottom of your conference teams! But look at it this way. Maybe they are peaking too early??? Maybe??
The only upset in the Top 25 Saturday was BYU. They lost for the second consecutive game losing to unranked Pepperdine 79-65. The Cougars won't just be exiting the Top 25 after these two losses. They will be in the elevator when the cord snaps. Whoooosh……...
The two teams that beat UConn took care of weak conference opponents in big wins. No. 1 Baylor beat Texas Tech 96-37 in a total blowout and soon to be No. 2 Louisville hammered 76-44. Now THAT is the way to beat the bottom of your conference teams! But look at it this way. Maybe they are peaking too early??? Maybe??
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By David in Naples!!!!!
Tonight’s Fun w/ Numbers starts with a memory. Remember every Do-it-Yourself project you ever tried looked pretty poor half way through..? That desk you sanded before re-painting looked totally unfinished before the final paint job. That is UConn right now. 19-2, but totally not finished. Relax....
1. Napheesa joined the 2,000 point club with her first 17 pts.
2. Both Pheesa and Megan had double-doubles in points and rebounds.
3. UConn went 21-24 from the free throw line. That is 87.5%..!
4. Out rebounded Cincy 42-29.
5. Lou went 8-9 from the charity stripe.
6. Defense held Cincy to 38% shooting from the field.
7. Free throw defense was excellent. They only went 3-6 or 50%.
Picture what this team will look like in March with the final paint job. 😊
Go Huskies..!!
Let’s find the good in the Cincinnati victory:
2. Both Pheesa and Megan had double-doubles in points and rebounds.
3. UConn went 21-24 from the free throw line. That is 87.5%..!
4. Out rebounded Cincy 42-29.
5. Lou went 8-9 from the charity stripe.
6. Defense held Cincy to 38% shooting from the field.
7. Free throw defense was excellent. They only went 3-6 or 50%.
Picture what this team will look like in March with the final paint job. 😊
Go Huskies..!!
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Collier reaches mark, No. 2 UConn women beat Cincy 65-55
UConn Women’s Basketball Grinds Out Win Over Cincinnati, 65-55
Collier reaches 2,000 career points, No. 2 UConn beats Cincinnati
UConn Women’s Basketball: Napheesa Collier Reaches 2,000-Point Mark
Collier reaches mark, No. 2 UConn women beat Cincy 65-55
UConn Women’s Basketball Grinds Out Win Over Cincinnati, 65-55
Collier reaches 2,000 career points, No. 2 UConn beats Cincinnati
UConn Women’s Basketball: Napheesa Collier Reaches 2,000-Point Mark
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Saturday's Games
Jones leads No. 3 Louisville to 76-44 win over Clemson
No. 8 Stanford Women Roll Past California, 75-50 OU women's basketball: Sooners fall to No. 12 Texas, lose eighth straight
No. 15 Gonzaga @ Saint Mary's (Late Game)
Kansas State drops 3rd in row in 81-52 loss to No. 23 Iowa State
Saturday's Games
No. 8 Stanford Women Roll Past California, 75-50 OU women's basketball: Sooners fall to No. 12 Texas, lose eighth straight
No. 15 Gonzaga @ Saint Mary's (Late Game)
Kansas State drops 3rd in row in 81-52 loss to No. 23 Iowa State
Pepperdine Women Hand No. 25 BYU Second Straight Loss
Friday's Late Games
No. 4 Oregon turns it on late to dominate No. 14 Utah 87-65
Goodman shines as No. 9 Oregon State women beat Colorado
Friday's Late Games
No. 4 Oregon turns it on late to dominate No. 14 Utah 87-65
Goodman shines as No. 9 Oregon State women beat Colorado
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