UCONN Vs. Duquesne
Day: Monday
Date: March 21, 2016
Location: Storrs, Ct
Time: 9:00 PM
TV: ESPN2
TV: ESPN2
1 seed UConn Huskies 9 seed Duquesne
33-0 28-5
Overview
Duquesne earned their spot against UConn with a great 97-76 win over Seton Hall. They played a very UConn like game, shooting 48% from the field and 43% on threes along with 20-23 from the free throw line. A 28-5 record is nothing to sneeze about, but when you look deeper, you see that they have played a pretty weak schedule. The A-10 is not a great conference and Duquesne's out of conference schedule was even weaker. They have played 5 NCAA tournament teams in George Washington (twice), Princeton, St. Bonnies, and St. John's, beating only the Johnnies to go 1-4 against the best teams on their schedule.
UConn played their best quarter of the season if not several seasons in taking a 41-4 lead after 10 minutes against Robert Morris in the first round of the NCAA tournament. They even blew Geno's mind with their performance. I'm sure they are hoping they can keep it up.
Stat by Stat Comparison
Leader is bolded.
Leader is bolded.
UConn Duquesne
88.0 Points Per Game 72.4
47.9 Opp Points Per Game 61.1
.526 Field Goal % .411
.332 Opp Field Goal % .363
.370 3 Point Field Goal % .337
.311 Opp 3 Point Field Goal % .274
.803 Free Throw % .736
40.8 Rebounds Per Game 42.6
29.5 Opp Rebounds Per Game 38.6
21.6 Assists Per Game 16.7
11.9 Turnovers Per Game 14.4
1.8 Assists/Turnover Ratio 1.2
1.8 Assists/Turnover Ratio 1.2
12.5 Steals Per Game 6.9
6.4 Blocks Per Game 4.2
UConn Starters
30 Breanna Stewart
6'4" Senior Forward
6'4" Senior Forward
NCAA Game 1 - 20 minutes, 18 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assist, 0 TO, 8 steals, 3 blocks
Eight steals?? Stewart is supremely motivated and that means trouble for everyone else.
Eight steals?? Stewart is supremely motivated and that means trouble for everyone else.
2015-16 Stats
32 Games - MPG 28.3, FG% .584, 3PT% .409, PPG 19.1 RPG 8.2, APG 4.0, 61 steals, 110 blocks
32 Games - MPG 28.3, FG% .584, 3PT% .409, PPG 19.1 RPG 8.2, APG 4.0, 61 steals, 110 blocks
3 Morgan Tuck
6'2" RS Junior Forward
6'2" RS Junior Forward
NCAA Game 1 - 20 minutes, 13 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assist, 1 TO, 2 steals
2015-16 Stats
28 Games - MPG 25.7, FG% .498, 3PT% .288, PPG 12.5, RPG 5.8, APG 3.2, 22 steals, 8 blocks
4 Moriah Jefferson
5'7" Senior Guard
5'7" Senior Guard
NCAA Game 1 - 23 minutes, 14 points, 0 rebounds, 5 assist, 1 TO, 2 steals
2015-16 Stats
32 Games - MPG 30.4, FG% .555, 3PT% .402, PPG 12.6, RPG 2.6, APG 5.4, 85 steals, 6 blocks
11 Kia Nurse
6' Sophomore Guard
NCAA Game 1 - 27 minutes, 14 points, 0 rebounds, 6 assist, 0 TO, 4 steals
2015-16 Stats
33 Games - MPG 27.6, FG% .438, 3PT% .359, PPG 9.5, RPG 1.8, APG 2.8, 49 steals, 6 blocks
33 Katie Lou Samuelson
6'3" Freshman Guard/Forward
NCAA Game 1 - 25 minutes, 22 points, 5 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 TO, 2 steals
One more big three point shooting game and she will be over 40%. Amazing.
One more big three point shooting game and she will be over 40%. Amazing.
2015-16 Stats
33 Games - MPG 23.4, FG% .492, 3PT% .394, PPG 11.2, RPG 3.4, APG 2.3, 37 steals, 5 blocks
UConn Bench
51 Natalie Butler
6'5" RS Sophomore Center
NCAA Game 1 - 2 points, 1 block, 1 TO
12 Saniya Chong
5'8" Junior Guard
15 Gabby Williams
5'11" Sophomore Forward
5'11" Sophomore Forward
NCAA Game 1 - 22 minutes, 2 points, 5 rebounds, 1 steal
2015-16 Stats
33 Games - MPG 19.1, FG% .641, 3PT% .000, PPG 9.2 RPG 5.8, APG 1.4, 65 steals, 12 blocks
24 Napheesa Collier
6'1 Freshman Forward/Guard
NCAA Game 1 - 21 minutes, 14 points, 9 rebounds, 1assist, 1 block
2015-16 Stats
33 Games - MPG 17.7, FG% .529, 3PT% .222, PPG 6.7, RPG 5.5, APG .9, 46 steals, 43 blocks
6'5" RS Sophomore Center
NCAA Game 1 - 2 points, 1 block, 1 TO
2015-16 Stats
22 Games - MPG 13.4, FG% .573, 3PT% .000, PPG 6.4, RPG 4.5, APG .9, 13 steals, 18 blocks
5'8" Junior Guard
NCAA game 1 - 12 minutes, 2 points, 1 rebounds, 4 TO
2015-16 Stats
28 Games - MPG 13.8, FG% .402, 3PT% .357, PPG 4.0, RPG 1.5, APG 1.1, 18 steals, 2 blocks
22 Courtney Ekmark
6' Sophomore Guard
NCAA Game 1 - 13 minutes, 1 assists, 2 TO, 2 steals
2015-16 Stats
29 Games - MPG 9.6, FG% .444, 3PT% .371, PPG 2.2, RPG 1.2, APG .8, 12 steals, 1 block
20 Tierney Lawlor
5'7" Junior Guard
NCAA Game 1 - 3 minutes, 1 turnover
2015-16 Stats
22 Briana Pulido
5'7" Senior Guard
NCAA Game 1 - 3 minutes, 1 turnover
2015-16 Stats
26 Games - MPG 3.2, FG% .429, 3PT% .400, PPG .3, RPG 0.1, APG 0.2, 1 steals, 0 blocks
5'7" Senior Guard
NCAA Game 1 - 3 minutes, 1 rebound
2015-16 Stats
23 Games - MPG 2.7, FG% .176, 3PT% .100, PPG 0.3, RPG 0.1, APG 0.1, 1 steals, 0 blocks
Dan Burt was named head coach of the Duquesne women's basketball program on April 27, 2013. Burt is coming off his second season as head coach. They finished third in the A-10 and had one of the most successful years in program history recording the most league wins (12) in team history. Overall, the Dukes' 23 victories was the third-most for the program all-time. He is said to pattern his program after Geno and UConn and when you watch them play, you can see how he is doing that.
Duquesne Starters
32 April Robinson
5'8" Senior Guard
NCAA Game 1 - 35 minutes, 15 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists, 3 steals, 6 TO
2015-16 Stats
MPG 35.1, FG% .365, 3PT% .298, PPG 14.9, RPG 5.9, APG 6.5, 63 steals, 7 blocks
2 Deva'Nyar Workman
5'10" Senior Guard
NCAA Game 1 - 30 minutes, 25 points, 12 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal, 1 TO
2015-16 Stats
MPG 29.5, FG% .452, 3PT% .382, PPG 14.2, RPG 9.3, APG 3.3, 52 steals, 17 blocks
15 Amadea Szamosi
6'3" Junior Forward
NCAA Game 1 - 31 minutes, 16 points, 5 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steals, 2 TO
MPG 31.3, FG% .446, 3PT% .410, PPG 11.8, RPG 7.6, APG 1.2, 29 steals, 24 blocks
42 Kadri-Ann Lass
6'3" Freshman Guard/Forward
NCAA Game 1 - 33 minutes, 20 points, 0 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 block, 1 TO
2015-16 Stats
MPG 32.3, FG% .454, 3PT% .324, PPG 11.2, RPG 5.9, APG 1.6, 17 steals, 64 blocks
45 Emilie Gronas
5'7" Senior Guard
NCAA Game 1 - 23 minutes, 5 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assists, 1 steals, 2 TO
2015-16 Stats
MPG 25.2, FG% .382, 3PT% .341, PPG 6.2, RPG 2.5, APG 1.8, 18 steals, 1 blocks
Duquesne Bench
4 Chasiddy Omogrosso
5'6" Freshman Guard
NCAA Game 1 - 27 minutes, 7 points, 1 rebounds, 0 assists, 1 steals, 2 TO
2015-16 Stats
MPG 22.9, FG% .413, 3PT% .376, PPG 8.7, RPG 2.1, APG 1.2, 20 steals, 1 block
55 Brianna Thomas
2015-16 Stats
6' Junior Guard
NCAA Game 1 - 11 minutes, 4 points, 1 rebounds, 1 assists, 1 steals, 0 TO
2015-16 Stats
MPG 8.9, FG% .389, 3PT% .000, PPG 1.7, RPG 1.4, APG 0.2, 7 steals, 5 blocks
Duquesne TEAM STATS
Game Analysis
While I didn't stay to watch Duquesne beat Seton Hall Saturday, I did watch on ESPN3 Sunday morning to get a feel for how they play. And they play very well. Of course, it was against Seton Hall, who I thought was fortunate to be in the tournament but still.....
The Dukes (too close to Duke for my taste) play a very similar style to UConn. They run a motion offense, setting multiple screens off the ball to free up shooters. And they have shooters at every position.
Robinson, their point guard handed out 7 assists against the Hall, but she also had 6 turnovers. She was not comfortable with Seton Hall's pressure defense. She is very good at running their offense. She is going to have a tough time with Jefferson in her grill.
Their best player, at least in the SH game was Workman. She is a TOUGH 6' guard that can take the ball to the basket and hit from the outside. And boy does she rebound. I can't wait to see her and Nurse matched up. Both Workman and Robinson will see 35+ minutes. UConn will try to wear them down.
I really like the two "Bigs" that the Dukes play. 6'3" Szamosi plays like a traditional forward, but she can hit the occasional three. She is not a banger, but will battle in the post as best she can. She will struggle to defend Tuck if they are matched up. The 6'3" freshman Lass, is more like a Katie Lou type forward. She started her offense from the outside in. She has a good handle and loves the open three. I really like her game. She moves well for a big girl and has a great future ahead of her.
Duquesne loves to, often throwing long passes to start their fast break. I saw them run off of made baskets, something right out of the UConn playbook. The Huskies will have to be ready at all times to prevent that from happening.
On defense, again, the Dukes like to play similar to UConn with a tough switching man to man. They put on full court zone pressure as well looking to take time off the clock for the other team to run their offense and possibly force a few turnovers. They have the players to do that very effectively against most teams. But UConn is not most teams.
Duquesne really only goes 6 deep, with the four players I mentioned already along with freshman guard Omogrosso, who had 24 minutes in the Seton Hall game. UConn will push and push, tiring out the limited roster of the Dukes.
UConn is coming off a devastating performance against Robert Morris, propelled by a dominating defense. And they will look to do that against a more talented Duquesne team, who has a well drilled offense game plan. UConn will press early, forcing Robinson into mistakes and trying to get the Dukes out of their rhythm.
On offense, UConn will run first and then pound them inside where the Huskies have a big advantage. While the Dukes had two 6'3" players, they don't have a lot of bulk. UConn will post Tuck and Stewart and look for kick outs for threes. If UConn is hitting those shots, it could get ugly early.
UConn will bring in Williams and Collier off the bench and they will make a huge difference in this game. I like the little guard off the bench for Duquesne, Omogrosso but she is just too small and not quick enough to make much of an impact.
The Dukes (too close to Duke for my taste) play a very similar style to UConn. They run a motion offense, setting multiple screens off the ball to free up shooters. And they have shooters at every position.
Robinson, their point guard handed out 7 assists against the Hall, but she also had 6 turnovers. She was not comfortable with Seton Hall's pressure defense. She is very good at running their offense. She is going to have a tough time with Jefferson in her grill.
Their best player, at least in the SH game was Workman. She is a TOUGH 6' guard that can take the ball to the basket and hit from the outside. And boy does she rebound. I can't wait to see her and Nurse matched up. Both Workman and Robinson will see 35+ minutes. UConn will try to wear them down.
I really like the two "Bigs" that the Dukes play. 6'3" Szamosi plays like a traditional forward, but she can hit the occasional three. She is not a banger, but will battle in the post as best she can. She will struggle to defend Tuck if they are matched up. The 6'3" freshman Lass, is more like a Katie Lou type forward. She started her offense from the outside in. She has a good handle and loves the open three. I really like her game. She moves well for a big girl and has a great future ahead of her.
Duquesne loves to, often throwing long passes to start their fast break. I saw them run off of made baskets, something right out of the UConn playbook. The Huskies will have to be ready at all times to prevent that from happening.
On defense, again, the Dukes like to play similar to UConn with a tough switching man to man. They put on full court zone pressure as well looking to take time off the clock for the other team to run their offense and possibly force a few turnovers. They have the players to do that very effectively against most teams. But UConn is not most teams.
Duquesne really only goes 6 deep, with the four players I mentioned already along with freshman guard Omogrosso, who had 24 minutes in the Seton Hall game. UConn will push and push, tiring out the limited roster of the Dukes.
UConn is coming off a devastating performance against Robert Morris, propelled by a dominating defense. And they will look to do that against a more talented Duquesne team, who has a well drilled offense game plan. UConn will press early, forcing Robinson into mistakes and trying to get the Dukes out of their rhythm.
On offense, UConn will run first and then pound them inside where the Huskies have a big advantage. While the Dukes had two 6'3" players, they don't have a lot of bulk. UConn will post Tuck and Stewart and look for kick outs for threes. If UConn is hitting those shots, it could get ugly early.
UConn will bring in Williams and Collier off the bench and they will make a huge difference in this game. I like the little guard off the bench for Duquesne, Omogrosso but she is just too small and not quick enough to make much of an impact.
Final Prediction
Duquesne is an excellent Mid-Major team. They play a terrific offense scheme, and tough D. But they have never seen anything like this UConn team. It's hard to believe that the best team in the country has another gear. Scary for the rest of the field.
UConn will pressure them until they are grabbing the shorts, bent over at the waist. The Huskies are just bigger, stronger, and quicker. Now, the Dukes will get their share of open shots, and will probably make more than I would like. Everyone they put on the court can shoot. But there is no way that is enough.
I figure UConn will get to their season averages in this one. Somewhere in the 88-48 range.
UConn by 40+.
UConn will pressure them until they are grabbing the shorts, bent over at the waist. The Huskies are just bigger, stronger, and quicker. Now, the Dukes will get their share of open shots, and will probably make more than I would like. Everyone they put on the court can shoot. But there is no way that is enough.
I figure UConn will get to their season averages in this one. Somewhere in the 88-48 range.
UConn by 40+.
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