UConn at Villanova - 2/18/2023

[@jmiddlefinger4534]

Excellent! Another fantastic job in getting us this replay of another exciting win!

[@luke3501]

Makes my appreciate Meg Cuomo and Allen Bestwick so much. They're the best. These other announcers never know when to shut up. Constant blather. I have to turn to sound off to enjoy the games.

[@sdmike1141]

YESSSSS! CULMO AND BESTWICK!!!

[@Wben113]

Megan Cuomo drives me nuts. If I hear the word "savey" one more time. She is a horrible commentator.

[@blakemoreln]

Yes! You said what I was going to say. These two are the worst. I end up yelling at my tv "Stop talking!!!"..

[@chasnami]

Meghan also talks the whole game the only difference she only talks Uconn so there you have a biased announcer.

[@ihi_dot_today7247]

lol, so glad someone else said something, I wanted to last night. And this was on FOX… makes you understand why people think women’s basketball is stupid. These women chase all over the place, very poor commentators.

[@34stzoo]

Toward the end of the game, I really did not appreciate the comment these announcers made about Nika taking a 3-point shot. She made two attempts the whole game to score, and they commented about it. It's clear the ref was making phantom calls and these announcers are biased. Good win UCONN!

[@TheDisruptiveOne]

The crowd was really on Nika the whole game for that first quarter air ball; weren't they?

[@chasnami]

Only Uconn fans complain about the Refs every single game even though their opponents get more fouls called against them!!

[@thunderswag1249]

Those missed freethrows by Villanova at the end were karma. They did not deserved to het those free throws. They came from such horrible calls.

[@anacolon-galloway]

THANK. YOU. muhl got fouled for sure

[@soraite9775]

Amazing Huskies made this happen. Lou second game in the row where she was able to hit her shots, Nika 8 assists so important for the whole team, Dorka strong in the paint and outside and Caroline made an impact in her 22 minutes. Carolines return is so important, she might not be the fastest or most athletic but she plays with a lot of IQ on and off the ball. Only wish Aubrey ad Aaliyah would get back to 100%. They play strong but can do way more than they did in the last couple games. Also notworthy how they keep a player like Maddy Siegrist mostly in check. Good defensive effort. Whereas Villanova often times really looked to me playing dirty and trying more to beat up the Huskies than to play basketball. A lot of questionable foul calls and non calls thoughout the game. With a few games now where officials looked decent this again was an example of how bad officials were this season.

[@shirleyfrey8295]

Well said especially about the refs

[@chestermicek]

Soraite, that was a good summary. You are right about Caroline Ducharme. She knows how to get open underneath. She was free more often much more than she was found. It's obvious she should be starting and Griffith should be sitting. That's because Aubrey can't shoot from the outside, doesn't square up on defense, has no idea what to do in the post,and never creates a shot for someone else. Whereas, Caroline does all of that & maked the three.

[@dominictramonte2687]

Thank you, MJL. You're my hero!

[@bijzonderbijzonder297]

thank you MJ for the replays 💪🏽. Great win lady huskies 👏🏽👏🏽 hopefully UConn can get a handle on the turnovers cause 22 verses Villanova’s 9 is a huge difference. Turnovers can be the difference in a win or loss come the post season. Also other people have to start stepping up and being a offense threat other than Lou. She Carries a lot of UConn’s offense and her big games truly help UConn pull out the win but that has to change. UConn has to force other team’s defense to work hard and be a threat from everywhere on the floor. They have the pieces to have a lethal inside and outside game but they have to execute more. It’s little things that UConn needs to improve on that’s keeping them from being a really really good team. I will admit that I’ve given up on the hope of geno playing his bench. I know it’s not going to happen unless they are blowing a team out so now I can only hope that with the pieces UConn has for next year that the bench will play more and help lead this team to a championship. A lot of people don’t think this team will last with only a 6, possible 7 person rotation but I wouldn’t count them out just yet. Even though geno doesn’t have the high caliber players like he’s had on previous years, geno really only play 6 to 7 players, maybe 8 at the most so this isn’t unusual. of course we have sympathy for these players, and we know they are tired and we want to see them rest but this is the name of game especially at school like uconn. they just have to push for a few more weeks and I believe in them. They got this 💪🏽💪🏽 I think their hunger will be greater than their tiredness. let’s get it huskies.

[@janetmrakovich883]

So you believe in them but you just said they aren't high caliber players?

[@bijzonderbijzonder297]

@@janetmrakovich883 they aren’t as high caliber players as geno has had in the past like the squad that won 4 chips in a row. They had their bad moments as well but they were pretty much unstoppable. These players are still top tier, excellent players but aren’t has high of a caliber. And of course I know it’s like don’t compare players from then verses now but you just observe the quality of players through the years. yes I absolutely believe in this squad.

[@janetmrakovich883]

I don't believe those teams had extensive injuries like this team. Let's take Stewie off the floor for a year and oh, Moriah Jefferson and Morgan Tuck or Kia Nurse. Then have the remaining players play 34-40 minutes every game. I think the outcome would be measurably different.

[@bijzonderbijzonder297]

@@janetmrakovich883 I think you’re missing my point. My point had nothing to do with the quality of the players. It was about the fact that I’ve seen in the comments time and time again this plea for geno to play his bench because the starters are tired. What I was getting at was that in the past geno has really only ever played 6 or 7 players, with a fully healthy team or not. it’s not about the injuries it’s about the simple fact that, the name of the game at UConn is at most only 7 players are going to play. Unfortunately only 5 players this year have been playing majority of the time due to injuries. Even when Azzi comes back it still will only be a 7 player rotation. That was my point. When I talk about the past players being of a higher caliber is because I believe they were simply more dominant and we didn’t question as much when geno would only play them the whole game. So the reason why I talked about the caliber of the players because It’s like people have pity for this team and these players and I’m like, yeah it absolutely sucks that some of the best players on the team, matter of fact, in the country are on the bench but UConn is fine and they are still a good team.

[@janetmrakovich883]

@@bijzonderbijzonder297 I get the bench , the bench. You cannot put players in who, in fact, will cause more damage to the team and game. Amari has only played to her potential in one game. The rest she basically comes in and fouls. It is not helpful to put the other team in bonus quicker than they should be. Inez is a turnover machine and Ayanna hasn't performed up to her potential either. Geno already stated many times how hard they practice directly determines how much they will play in games. Where Amari is concerned, I have yet to see a fire in her to get on the floor. They need to step up in practice first. If they take the floor and cause chaos, what is the point. Rest vs chaos.

[@tonipfohler6503]

About 19:20 Edwards gets cracked in the jaw and gets called for a turnover....a couple minutes later Muhl gets called for a touch foul...the officiating kinda stunk...but i thought UConn did a good job and stuck to their game.....only a handful of games left in the regular season and nothing is going to come easy....

[@robertogiri5632]

MJL thank you from Italy.

[@luke3501]

Thank you so much MJ.

[@markhathaway9456]

That start was the dirtiest refereeing I can recall ever seeing. Rebounding was better. Stopping Siegrist went well. V beat on our players and the refs wouldn't call it. That's sickening. Dorka was destroying them with the shot-fake and dribble. What could V do though, they had to stop Lou. It's a shame Nika couldn't hit a few shots to spread the lead more. Everybody seemed off on FTs. Take care of Carol. She's a huge help.

[@mayaappel]

Agreed. I think the crowd saying air ball every time she touched the ball got to her.

[@neetrab]

Lol

[@mariaserio4055]

Just got home from work and I KNEW -- without a doubt -- that MJL would make my day by providing the game, and sure enough/once again my faith in him/her doing so proved true!!! Thanks MJL and may you have a blessed week.

[@mannonmission1]

MJL you came through again!! I knew you would and now I'm going to enjoy this game! THANK you very much!

[@lastonestanding3417]

I know, I know - turnovers. Let's do this, keep track of games UConn loses BECAUSE of turnovers. Other stats: out rebounded V 47-25; made 17 freethrows to 6. Turnovers aren't the only stat that affects the outcome of a game. (Oh, and how many of UConn turnovers were caused by fouls that were not called)

[@lastonestanding3417]

At 19:39, no call. If the Big East, or the NCAA reviews and disciplines referees for non-performance, they had better look at this one.

[@Theonlyyy.dakendriascaife]

24:26 YELL AT THAT REF NIKA!!! I would be mad too!!

[@hectorgonzalez328]

Gracias por compartir, saludos desde Morelia, Michoacán México

[@lastonestanding3417]

MJL243 Thank You!!!

[@PaulineClarisse]

Just another game where refs call bs fouls 😳 Nika's frustration in the second quarter was understandable! Good job once again Huskies! Villanova's cockiness got the best of them!!! Team UCONN💙

[@markhathaway9456]

But she needs to stop cussing. Some fans can read her lips well enough to get that.

[@sdmike1141]

MJL…you’re the best!!! Great to be able to follow the Huskies. Thank you!!!!

[@RaxOldies]

Thank you, MJL!!!

[@taylernewman398]

Thanks mj! Some of these foul calls were atrocious. And though I’m so happy that this was on Fox, these announcers were definitely biased. But overall I’m happy for Villanova and their sold out crowd. It’s great for the game for the crowd to be involved and to be screaming “airball” anytime Nika touched the ball lol.

[@janetmrakovich883]

Funny they didn't tell airball when seigrist shot her airball......lol

[@neetrab]

​@@janetmrakovich883that's because she's the best!

[@jimstewart8927]

Thanks, much appreciated!!! Next time if you can edit out the continuous mouth of the commentators that would be equally appreciated!!

[@buddykenji3259]

🤣🤣🤣👍

[@michellehall8645]

Thank u MJL❤️❤️

[@silkysenor]

At least fox knew how cute those Villanova cheerleaders were without the blue under shirts! 🔥 🔥🔥😍

[@JH-eg7mq]

OMG! Fox knows what to focus on! I saw at least 3-4 that were just gorgeous! I think I would attend that university just to meet one of those women! Good observation! Hahahaha😂😂😂😂

[@tehvcruz1933]

Thank you MJL♥️♥️♥️🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@foxdogsourdough]

Thanks MJL!

[@shaneandlauriebrown6266]

Wow, a bit surprising UCONN got the win considering the obvious ref help Villanova received. Horrible reffing...

[@garywixson8852]

These two announcer’s yack waaaay to much. Just call the game!🙄

[@blakemoreln]

They're ridiculous. Must get paid by the word.

[@stanwebb3480]

TY.... Coach should jokingly consider hockey pads and helmets for the team.... What is next open punches.... Refs whistle happy but not when it was our team!!!!

[@amandayang6563]

Thanks MJ for uploading this!

[@mayaappel]

I don't know how some of those foul calls and jump balls! But good fight!

[@carlfredb]

Thanks MJL

[@paulchandler9060]

Another game with 5 verses 8

[@paulchandler9060]

Ucon got home help last week this time the shoe was on the other foot I wish the refs can be fair across the board in any game this one was ridiculously one-sided and they still lost with all that help

[@PaulineClarisse]

Lucy Olsen play dirty asf 😂

[@dougjenkins2542]

TY for the game MJL. Appreciagte it bro!! 😎

[@blakemoreln]

Dorka with the shot fake, two dribbles to her left, and a pull up jumper off the glass to make it 6-4. Nice!

[@habibgetoh2907]

You're truly a God sent MJL

[@jeromedanielson4422]

Toward the end of the game, the announcer says Lou throws up a "prayer" Bahahahah, Lou S. has been playing like that all year! Lou S. is projected to be a 1st round draft pick.

[@sdmike1141]

Another reason why they should stick with local broadcasters, they know their team best, and Meg/Allen are good, really good. Missed their expertise.

[@andreagalli1828]

Other Great Victory,Let's Go Huskies!!! 👍😎😎🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀,24-4 now

[@nicolemarino5209]

Thank you MJ for uploading! Go Huskies! :)

[@johnippolito2363]

Matty Seacrist should become a High diver because she took a dive against a girl who's half her height. She never dominates against Uconn. Open your eyes ref the girl flops.

[@JH-eg7mq]

Thank you MJL! A painful game to watch but we won! 😂😂😂

[@JH-eg7mq]

After watching the game again, the ladies did pretty well in the fourth quarter to regain the lead again. Hats off for their grit! Good win ladies! Go Huskies!

[@mrmojorisin8752]

Not to take away from UC’s stellar D and energy level but…..I thought Nova played poorly and they certainly didn’t shoot well. It seemed as though the stage was too big for them: huge stakes, national audience, full house. Missed key free throws and wide open shots. If UC could cut back on the turnovers, they’d be a beast. When the heck is Azzi coming back?

[@ReginaldJKornblow]

Considering how long she's been off? I'm thinking next year.

[@neetrab]

Stage too big??? At home?????? Lol

[@snekmeseht]

So pleasant to listen to the Fox folks fawning all over Maddy Siegrest and Villanova. Not.

[@snekmeseht]

Maybe the early fawning was actually better than the chatterboxing at the end.

[@neetrab]

​@@snekmesehtkeep crying

[@TheDisruptiveOne]

The commentators introduced Aaliyah as a player of the year candidate. And I think she is still playing well. But that is definitely old news. She has been in a funk. And there are at least 7-8 players ahead of her now.

[@mrmojorisin8752]

She played well today though.

[@TheDisruptiveOne]

@@mrmojorisin8752 She was okay, this was an improvement from the last few games. But too many turnovers. I bet Aaliyah isn't totally happy with how things went today.

[@markhathaway9456]

Aubrey seemed to catch some of the fumble-itis a couple of times. Handling the ball is taken for granted so much of the time, but it takes mental quickness and when they're tired it's more difficult.

[@savsav5264]

Did Staley hire these referees? My god, that was embarrassing.

[@neetrab]

Why on earth would you have Staley on your mind watching this?? Geez, uclown fans are so scared on the gamecocks 😂🤣

[@savsav5264]

@@neetrab I was reminded of the officiating from the South Carolina game since it was so awful. South Carolina needed outside help to eek past a depleted, exhausted UConn team. Scared...lol

[@savsav5264]

@@neetrab Incidentally, why are South Carolina fans hovering in a UConn/Villanova replay video? Oh that's right, they're obsessed with the Huskies.

[@RDT20]

Thanks MJL another fine job, enjoyed watching but some of the calls by the refs were very biased cheers Mate

[@Katigirl23]

So Olsen can shove her butt into Nika’a stomach and that’s not a foul but Nika puts her forearm defensively on Olsen’s back like every other defender ever and it’s a foul? Make it make sense!!!

[@number4534]

@5:20 how was that out? The ball hit a good 12 inches inbounds and edwards took off with her last step like 6 inches inbound.

[@silkysenor]

1:06:15that’s not offensive her own teammate ran her over 🙄

[@markhathaway9456]

That one and another where the V guard pushed Nika into Siegrist. Ref should have not called anything.

[@robertwestling5479]

I was completely wrong, I thought they would get it handed to them at Nova the way they have been playing lately but they proved me wrong...happily. Nice job ladies, champions for sure.

[@kevinnolan-8734]

What's happening in Storrs CT is just magical.

[@bjtesch9571]

Thanks MJ. Please turn your recording's volume UP!!! I have my phone volume all the way up and still am having a hard time hearing the announcers. The ads are Loud. Everything else is quiet. Please turn up the volume. I rely on you MJ to watch my favorite team!!! Thanks!

[@blakemoreln]

Waaah. Be glad you can watch at all..

[@markhathaway9456]

The defense was masterful. UConn made very few mistakes and really shut down V. Stats show that clearly.

[@ulrikesauer4681]

Thank you❤

[@speedskater1947]

With UConn playing half assed, and Ref help, Villanova still couldn't beat them.

[@mariaserio4055]

As to the announcers' annoying constant babble, here's how I feel: EVEN DUCT TAPE CAN'T FIX STUPID, BUT IT COULD MUFFLE THE SOUND. Thank God there's very few games on FOX---then again, there's always the MUTE button (with Dwight Yoakam's music playing instead)..wish I had thought of that idea sooner.

[@lastonestanding3417]

Here's just a little something to put in the mind regarding turnovers. Looking at Top 25 games on Sat, 2/18, and Fri 2/17; the winner's turnover is first, loser's turnovers is in parentheses - Sat 2/18 22(9), 15(16), 17(19), 15(20), 19(13) - Fri 2/17 11(7), 14(23), 14(14), 20(14). In just two of those games did either team manage single digit tos. In three of those games the winner had as many, or more turnovers than the loser. Turnovers happen everywhere, and to Top 25 teams, and in double digits.

[@missymonroe3886]

Refs should turn in their Villanova season tickets.

[@onestgermain]

I do not blame the referees. I do not . I think that if you are good enough, you take the decisions out of their hands…or..mouths, should I say! But, the lady with the boyish haircut, was awful! Deplorably bad… Villanova, they are lean and mean! But we won!

[@JH-eg7mq]

Agreed. Some of the UConn players are looking for the foul when they shoot. That has to stop and they need to finish their shots, period! It has become an annoying trend that won’t fly in the tournament! The missed layups are part this weakness! Good players finish shots. Go Huskies!

[@sdmike1141]

I like this thinking…

[@neetrab]

Thank you!!

[@maeveherlihy5863]

This game single handedly made me hate Villanova and their fans. Absolutely classless

[@larruy5077]

2:15 3:17 4:00 7:02 10:54 11:31 38:48 44:31 53:47 58:56 59:12

[@bobfr-qb9fb]

What a terribly called game what are they high school refs?

[@fredbadgett7962]

Announcers?? Not so good.

[@buzzard6410]

Refs were awful this game

[@ellalee108]

Maddie knows that was a flop it was her teammate. She going to lay there

[@labrd41]

Enough of this parity. Think I like the old "blowout" days better. LOL Thanks MJL243 👍

[@karcartv4450]

Poorly officiated game

[@viking_fisherman]

Turnovers! The Achilles heal of this team, one brain dead play after another. It’s like they lose confidence, panic and lose the ability to think clearly. This should have been a blowout instead of a nail biter. They have so much great talent and work ethic, but turnovers will be the end of this team’s run to a championship. Nika needs to slow down on offense, she plays so much faster than her ability to maintain control. It’s very possible to play fast and still under control. Most point guards are point guards because of their ability to do just that. Where has Aubrey disappeared to? I thought this team would be a lock when she came out of her shell half way through the season, but now she plays like she’s afraid to shoot, passing up open shots and ignoring opportunities to drive to the basket. Just about every time she touches the ball, it looks like she just wants to get rid of it as fast as possible. I don’t understand. She’s such an amazing athlete and a very good shooter. She should be a scoring leader on this team, but she is so timid on offense. It doesn’t make sense!!! It’s great that the Huskies have been able to fight their way to win after win, still being so short-handed, but if they eliminate just half of their unforced turnovers, their games would be so much easier and much less stressful. They have so much talent, grit, and stamina, but also a low basketball IQ that is really hurting them. It’s a very correctable problem. Not sure why they haven’t made a dent as of yet. I’ve seen some really bad officiating in some games this year, but this was the first game in which I felt it was very one-sided against the Huskies. Several elbows to the head without a whistle. Several shot attempts under the basket where the shooter was hacked and no whistle. Nika gets pushed into Seagrist at the end of the game and called for a foul. It was pretty bad and biased from start to finish. Great to see Caroline back. Her contributions will be invaluable as she regains her form and gets increased playing time.

[@JH-eg7mq]

Spot on Jeffjoy! I wondered the same things while watching the game! Nika didn’t drive into the lane this game at all? Aubrey has been not herself. She did get stuffed several times so that could have shaken her confidence? The post players moves are unfortunately predictable at this point. Any team watching the films of their play know how to block them. The players need to adjust that. Ever since the SC game, UConn post players have struggled with all their signature moves. I think the WHOLE women’s league watched that game and since then, Dorka and Aaliyah have struggled. The turnovers are still mind boggling! How we win with over 20 turn overs shows that this team is a mental mess, but it comes and goes. It has been hard to watch these games. I almost put a hole into my screen watching these games! But like all fans and or parents, you excuse the stupidity and still support your troubled children! Haha Go Huskies!

[@lastonestanding3417]

So sick of your "brain dead" comments. Sick of you running these kids down. 24 times they have earned a W, and you stick to your bashing. Sickening.

[@sdmike1141]

Yeah…Aubry at times looks hesitant on offense. She was much more “in the flow” earlier in the season. Yet she’s such a talent that you can overlook some parts of her game. You’re spot on about turnovers. It’s a statement about their defense that they’ve been able to win despite those pesky turnovers!

[@johnippolito2363]

I love Nika Muhl, I'd marry her in a heartbeat if she had me!

[@firou004]

Uconn vs refers really bad game novq no class act sigrat is overrated and no class act

[@neetrab]

Funny how uclown won but the uclown fans are crying all over this page. Embarrassing

[@maeveherlihy5863]

@@neetrab who just lost to us three times? Oh wait y’all did 🤭🤭 have fun losing to Miami today

[@ChrisP-sc9sf]

Thank you so much for posting. What an awful game. Villanova should be embarrassed. Wanted to watch a basketball game and I witnessed a mugging. Seeing obvious biased is never fun. The Big East or the NCAA won’t do anying about it…sadly. But whatever…I haven’t seen a meat grinder clown show of officiating like that in a long time. Reminded me of one of the referees from the movie Hoosiers.

[@neetrab]

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[@rameshsrinivasan3057]

Does absence of paige affects this much. Team struggles. Everyone looking for the person who takes the burden and make the play easy. No court vision mostly. Its pity for the top team lik uconn play like a B team.

[@lastonestanding3417]

This "B" team as you call them has 24 wins against 4 losses, and is rated in the top ten in the country and currently holds down a #1 seed in the ncaa tournament. So you can take your B team for a hike.

[@renemontalvo9706]

La conferencia donde esta, UConn, es débil, no es competitiva

[@neetrab]

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