UConn Head Coach Geno Auriemma and G Paige Bueckers meet with the media after the loss to NC State

[@ricelaker]

Probably many reasons Geno is a great coach. I think it starts with being real and calling it as it is. Only then can the problems be solved.

[@violetforpb]

Paige’s face crushes me, this loss truly affected her. But an early loss is better than a late loss specially in march/feb. she shined today. Best player on her team, ALWAYS

[@nr30199]

She did her thing 27 point can't ask for much more than that especially coming back from injury. But that young lady Rivers from NC State was just on fire

[@azeemindawala]

Its just a basketball game. It shouldn’t be crushing you😭

[@violetforpb]

@@azeemindawala Yeah but when you’re in a program like UConn your goal is not only to win but to dominate the games. Paige never experienced more than 3 loses (2 before this game) in her career at UConn and considering the fact that she came back from surgery and recovery and still fought through the game to keep up she has every right to be upset the way she was. We’re all disappointed but improvement is yet to come and nc state absolutely deserved to win and we’re thankful they exposed flaws that are fixable.

[@azeemindawala]

@@violetforpb yeah i agree, but just don’t take it too seriously. Nothing related to a game should crush no matter if its your favorite player or whatever. There’s a lot more going on in the world to be torn apart over a basketball game. And i care about UCONN winning or losing too bc i literally go to Uconn right now lol

[@violetforpb]

@@azeemindawala good note but I’ve been passionate about basketball or UConn in general for the longest time so it makes sense being bothered by it. Tho I’m not taking it too deep because I have a life outside of the game. I meant crushed as in how much it meant to Paige so feeling a little bit of sympathy is not bad at all, just shows that im human like she is :))

[@scottballantyne2904]

I’ve been watching Uconn almost 30yrs. There are so many things that have changed. The competition has gotten some much better. The coaching has gotten better. If you look back at all the games they lost, the other teams have been much quicker, or they pressured the ball. They have too many turnovers, they are not aggressive on the boards. There were a lot of players that didn’t show up. They will get better, but it won’t be easy. The days of domination are over.

[@bbwng54]

They still lack height, which partially contributes to them "not being aggressive on the boards". They will not fare well against Angel Reese, Aneesah Morrow, Cameron Brink, etc.

[@leelazarus5529]

Interesting take from a UCONN fan. I have felt the same thing as a SC fan. Geno had competition but not at the level and number of quality teams there are currently. Other teams are recruiting at a very high level and getting players that are as good or better. Traditionally, it seems that he coached up the best of the best players. He's the best ever and doubtful anyone will match him in terms of dominance over time.

[@anthonytaylor7928]

Thats been the story since their last championship I wish uconn fans get that in their head but UConn fans think they are sooo entitled the transfer portal and nil have changed the game the top recruits are spreading out Tennessee and UConn ain't the big show anymore

[@eugenemonty6469]

Remember they have a 6'5" player out with a torn Achilles, another 6'2" that is in rehab.

[@RustyLou18]

"IF, IF, IF" @@eugenemonty6469

[@michaelkeppler6593]

UConn was overconfident having both Fudd and Beckers in the lineup after almost 2 years and their bigs just stood around... while NC State was fired up and hitting on all cylinders. That's how an unfairly unranked team beats a top ranked team. I expect NC State is a top 15 team and UConn got its wake-up call.

[@reginacameron3011]

Great job NCstate my home town of NC. So glad for Rivers after her leaving SC.

[@rustynail1071]

Wait, Rivers was at SC??😳

[@mplou699]

South Carolina's loss, NC State's gain.@edd189

[@cameronbrownell6782]

Geno and UCONN spent 11 championships telling the rest of the NCAA they had to get better - and they did. There is so much really good talent throughout the Women's NCAA now. It's going to be a tough year for UCONN if they stay over confident - and they're my team. Great game from NC State.

[@MrLarryLessor]

I think Geno was being a diplomat in seeing "There's never a good time for a loss" But I feel like deep down he knows this could be a good thing for the team. Azzi needs to play better... I think she went 1 for 9. I still have to watch the whole game but Caroline didn't do much either. I wonder what happened with Patterson. I would have hoped she could be a player and Ice Brady. But yeah - theres A TON of talent nationwide - Juju Watkins, that rookie at Notre Dame, the Mikaylah williams had 42 points last night... a freshman at S. Carolina balled out last week. It's a marathon though - It's the TEAM That plays best that will be there in late March... Let's see which teams sustain these flashes of incredible play.

[@RustyLou18]

You're spot on, Muhl and PB display the epitome of cockiness. It would seem that they would humble themselves by now.

[@MrLarryLessor]

@@RustyLou18 Muhl and Paige are fine - they really play with heart, and they back up any talk. Cockiness is fine - as long as you put forth your best effort: I dont' care what team you play for... you play your best and give it your all, then you can talk and people can think you are cocky whatever. Other players on the team need to step up - Ice Brady, I don't know about Patterson, I'll have to see the game and see what happened.... Other teams have players steping up like LSU with Mikayla Williams, S. carolinoa has 1st Year Freshman players showing out. etc. Its' time for the Huskies to do that too - Azzi has to play better of course.

[@nr30199]

Congratulations Wolfpack great game and great atmosphere

[@viking_fisherman]

UCONN has to count on contributions from lots of players and they have lots of offensive weapons, but they just didn’t step up today. Only two starters scored in double figures. To combat the rebounding deficit, Griffin is going to have to play more. She’s got the hops, hustle, and skill to help the team rack up the boards.

[@joeb956]

ayanna patterson. she has everything to be a rebounder. plus she needs a role if she wants playing time

[@JustMe-ne3rh]

What about Amari DeBerry. She needs more playing time. She is the force in the middle that UCONN needs. I don't understand why Coach Geno doesn't play her!

[@mrmojorisin8752]

Caroline and Azzi are Juniors. They can’t disappear like this. Aubrey is also an experienced hand who didn’t do much. Nika wasn’t much of a factor. These are upperclassmen.

[@anthonytaylor7928]

Azzi has never been a factor in big games against good competition

[@mrmojorisin8752]

@@anthonytaylor7928 Texas came in last year ranked in the Top 5. Azzi lit them up.

[@anthonytaylor7928]

@@mrmojorisin8752 thats ok but what did she do in the tournament?? Since shes been there shes just a good spot up shooter can't play defense

[@cbrend22]

⁠@@mrmojorisin8752Stop. That's literally one game, early in the season, with a team with low expectations. She's a solid player but massively overrated. She doesn't have the mental game, and she has holes in her skill set. They needed her, and she shot 4/13 and 1/7, that's atrocious. Her best thing by far is spot up 3's and she's a career 38% shooter. Compare that to Paige, who shoots 44%, and no ever even talks about her 3 pt shooting. Therein lies the problem, Paige is measurably better than Azzi at Azzi's BEST thing, and not even in Paige's league in anything else....yet you hardly see or hear one without the other in the press. They desperately want her to be what she just isn't. Geno continully props her up and almost never criticizes her ( except playfully kid for being a reluctant superstar) because he knows she's mentally fragile. In the NCAAs as a frosh she shot an anemic 36% from the field and disappeared completely in the finals. Last year, without Paige, she shot 35%, a pathetic 21% from 3, and had 2X as many TOs as assists. She's literally had 4 or 5 games ( out if 42) in 2+ years where she played like something approaching and AA. That's completely flipped. She's played her career like a less-efficient Steve Kerr, not Scottie Pippen...despite the MSM's desire to annoint her as such. Paige doesn't have Robin.

[@anthonysalvati5868]

@@mrmojorisin8752 She was lighting up everyone last year until she got hurt, is not just a spot up shooter and plays very good defense. But she was never the same last season after she came back from the injury , seemed to lose confidence in her shot. As far as never being a factor in big games?...She outplayed Caitlin Clark last year in Uconn's comeback win over Iowa.

[@tourainejefferson5456]

UConn needs to hit the boards with a sense of urgency, play with more intensity on defense and hit those open shots and they’ll be fine.

[@stevegee7623]

The biggest difference I see with the UConn teams the last several years versus before is the lack of an "edge", an aggressive, tough attitude, and the physicality to back it up. As a team they lack toughness mentally, and physically. At times they just look lazy for lack of a better word, Standing around watching the game rather than inflicting their will upon it. It's like each is expecting someone else to do something so they don't have to.

[@joeb956]

mika is tough and paige has to lead

[@erics9213]

Geno said it like it is.

[@juliantaylor1819]

Classy guy, I appreciate how he opened w a compliment to Raleigh, go pack

[@mplou699]

He does have his moments, but don't ask Candace Parker about his "classiness".

[@SVJROADSTER770]

It’s much better to be humbled in the beginning of the season then at the end. Now all the laughing and giddiness by the girls is over. You can see it on the face of Paige. She’s supposed to be the great one so now it’s time to prove it and she will and the other girls will follow.

[@SM-nn7dd]

for sure! She is mad and she'll rise up!

[@ILikeMyYT123]

UCONN women's basketball dynasty is over. Get over it, lol!

[@keevinh.6824]

Paige sucks at defense

[@deeporter623]

​@keevinh.6824 you bugging she played great defense stop what you don't know

[@onestgermain]

She will do a few TikTok dances! Disgraceful, by all!

[@scottcalloway5576]

7:34 I think Ice Brady is afraid of contact . She is falling away from her shots and she doesn't go up strong with the ball

[@jaylewis1993]

Man stop it this is her second game he barely gave her any minutes to get into the feel of the game Geno b bullshittin sometimes with the rotation he left Aaliyah out there by herself playin 1 on 2 in terms of bigs

[@mplou699]

I think Brady chose the wrong team to play for.

[@matthewspangler2071]

Paige looking like she got busted by the police as a kid and Dad explaining to the cops he's gonna handle it.

[@marcusb.3038]

Azzi Fudd is so tentative out there! Her shot percentage wasn’t good in my eyes. It seems like when there are assertive defenders in front of her, she disappears! She is capable of hitting all those shots that she missed.

[@eugenemonty6469]

He answered that, it's easy to defend a motionless offense.

[@mrmojorisin8752]

Issue wasn’t defenders. Azzi missed a half dozen utterly uncontested shots, ones she’s 90% on in practice.

[@marcusb.3038]

@@mrmojorisin8752 that’s Ben Simmons syndrome!

[@kennethrobinson6738]

Tough loss. U gotta tip your hat to NC State. They were the aggressors and just out played & we got outcoahced. We just learned from this game and move on. Great win for NC State. Tough loss for my Huskies. I am just glad that we got this loss early in the season.

[@alexmackinson]

They’re way too soft . Mentally and emotionally. That’s the bottom line and the cold hard truth. No one is giving up on the team it’s JUST REALITY

[@the_grind_of_life]

Lots of good comments about Uconn, but that freshman on NC State was great as was the rest of the team. I think the question for Uconn is- Will they be able to stand toe to toe and grind it out in March? They got beat down today and they accepted their fate. It is a long season with a lot of tough opponents and they all know how to beat Uconn.

[@andreavillalba8722]

i’m tired of paige being too humble, she needs to be more selfish. this is my only issue with her, she worked her ass off, she’s the only one that stepped up, qadence stepped too. everybody should learn from them.

[@captain0310]

UCONN rebounding sucked as usual. I though AE had a subpar game with some turnovers and miss layups, but she had 21 points and PG had 27 points. Q was surprisingly good with 14 points. Other than that, everyone else sucked. In the second half, the team showed no intensity on both offense an defense. Lot of work to do and based on today, not a top 10 team.

[@johnklein6040]

Spot on friend, you are 100% correct!

[@msp5138]

PG also had 3 rebounds, 3 assists, and 3 turnovers. Funny how you don't mention that.

[@marcusb.3038]

Aaliyah Edwards needed help in the rebounding department. This was one of those games the whole front court, when the opponent shoots the ball, they immediately box out their (woman) and crash the boards.

[@jeromedanielson4422]

There might be ten teams better than UCONN when they have the performance they had today. However, I still don't think there's enough parity yet. By the end of the year it's basically the same teams contending for the title.

[@marcusb.3038]

@@jeromedanielson4422 Azzi Fudd was shooting tentatively, then deferring to somebody else. Her shots were short a lot of times. When she gets that deer in headlights look, I worry. Qadence Samuels had a better shooting turnout. That’s not good for Fudd.

[@skidroe83]

After the last game, Geno said, well, we're probably not gonna see Azzi go 3 for 8 again (or whaterver the numbers were). It just happened again. What is up with Azzi? No confidence. And CD didn't impact the game one iota. Why do the coaches keep giving her flowers (such a great shooter, such a great this and that...) Zero impact. Geno's rotation was awful. C'mon; if upperclassmen can't get the job done, try your vaunted freshman class. I've been watching and cheering on the Huskies since 1995. Love the team, but this was embarrassing.

[@bobbear4437]

With the difficult schedule UCONN has this year, they might lose a few more! Not like some of the others in the top 10 who play no one until the tournament!

[@marcusb.3038]

That’s actually a good thing! This loss will help them as a team later. Nc state had a great team effort! There were 3 ladies that were the catalysts for the win! Obviously Rivers, James(even though she got in foul trouble) and the one that struck Nika Muhl in the face and the referee calls “incidental contact”. Good game by the Wolfpack.

[@waldolydecker8118]

@@marcusb.3038 - unfortunately they didn't play a frame by frame slow motion of the Muhl "incidental contact" play. Muhl did an excellent job accentuating any contact, but the replay - and the refs agreed - seemed to indicate any contact was slight or incidental. Full speed when it happened, it looks like she got popped really hard - incidental, but hard. The replay though seem to suggest any contact was no where near how Muhl reacted. Looking at Muhl over on the bench when the refs were reviewing the play, her demeanor seemed as a player who wasn't really hit or wasn't really hit that hard. That's how I saw it, after first thinking she got clobbered.

[@lindamcguffin247]

SC played 2 top 14 teams in their first games. Sec is always tough. Some of these teams dont play very tough games at all throughout the season.

[@mrmojorisin8752]

@@waldolydecker8118 Your implying she was embellishing. That’s ridiculous.

[@waldolydecker8118]

@@mrmojorisin8752 - OK, won't "imply" it, will just say it outright...SHE WAS EMBELLISHING!!. Happy now? lol. Quit whining because they got their butts kicked by an unranked team. Tell Geno to recruit better players; that's the ticket, not whining about was it or was it not embellishing. The media hype is lying to you UCONN fanatics...this is a #10 talent team. Deberry...DeCharme...Fudd..lol, you should be looking to sue somebody.

[@TyroneSettles]

Azzi needs to be more involved in the offense and look for her shot. She needs at least 15 -20 looks per game. She is very tentative at this point and I wonder if her knee injury is in the back of her mind. Give NC State players and coaches credit, those young ladies came to play.

[@joeb956]

congratulations to nc state. it is still too early in the season to judge uconn. let's play a few more games. there was some good things some bad

[@venusianlight7785]

UCONN got outplayed. NC State owned the boards- Rebounds dictate the victors! Aaliyah Edwards was ineffective until the last 3-5 minutes of the game; she does not always play with intensity, seems to ride the coat tails of the guard play which won’t cut it as we saw here this evening. Takes 5 to stay alive 🤚🏼!

[@jaylewis1993]

You must wasn’t watching the game

[@waldolydecker8118]

You sound ridiculous blaming Edwards....Edwards is a pro and will play at the next level. Guard Azzi Fudd, was the #1 ranked overall recruit of her class...Ducharme was # 5 in the same class, both ranked far higher than Edwards. Neither of these players deserved their ranking; neither will play at the next level. Its now comical to think that Fudd was ranked over - Sellers at Maryland, Harmon at Texas, Johnson at SC, Miles at Notre Dame and Rivers at NC State, who torched UCONN in a head-to-head match with Fudd. Imagine UCONN recruiting Fudd over all these better players - same goes for Ducharme, who isn't even good enough as an upperclassman to play more than 14 mins in a game UCONN was trailing most of the second half. Geno had more trust in freshman Samuels, whose play warranted it. Check yourself on Edwards...she is arguably the team's best player...best because when the game is on the line or in danger, Geno calls time out and almost always runs a play to get the ball to Edwards. Fudd, Ducharme, Muhl, and serial absentee DeBerry, aren't going to win UCONN anything. The team will go only as far as Edwards and Bueckers can take it.

[@RobertDeffley-l4r]

Now that UConn has there players they need to get organized. Once that happens we will be fine.

[@venusianlight7785]

@@jaylewis1993 I actually watched it from tip-off to the buzzer….And, I was on the team that beat UCONN in the NCAA tournament back in 1998 so I know a thing or two about the game we ALL witnessed. I could go on but I’ll leave it there for now.

[@venusianlight7785]

@@waldolydecker8118 I never blamed Edwards for anything, just noted that her performance lacked intensity and tenacity until the end of the game. The film doesn’t lie. Next, I never addressed the other players’ rankings - If you truly KNOW the politics and B.S. involved in those rankings you would never consider them either because they are a joke (I agree w/you on this point). The proof is in stats and head-to-head competition will always be the litmus test as we saw yesterday. Saniyah Rivers on the other hand, was a force - Yes, she’s awful from behind the arc 😩 BUT she more than makes up for it in virtually every other stat category.

[@artdogg50]

Wow both UConn and LSU with early loses.

[@Lady_K2]

Nothing wrong with that. Better now then later

[@violetforpb]

Lesson learned. Much needed to improve

[@KentPearce]

UConn is still a really good team period

[@lvpack5022]

And it's really unfair that they had to play this game outside the state of Connecticut. How on earth did that occur?

[@svpst1]

Let's all stand around and let Paige do it by herself. It appears to me she is just so far ahead of them others mentally, they simply don't know what to do where to go. Azzi just is in a trance watching Paige. Edwards just seems to check out for 1/2 a game at a time. Something is definitely wrong with Caroline. Muhl is another watcher when Paige is in the game. How many layups can they miss. They've had the same problem for at least the last 3 years. They can't seem to handle simple lay ups. Samuels made 3 threes and Geno took her out. After the Dayton game when Azzi make 4 of 12 threes, Geno said you'll never see that again. This game she made 4 of 13. Shade never got her feet on the court, I guess Geno thought the others were playing so well, they didn't need her energy. Was like watching the Ohio State game all over again.

[@Lady_K2]

There talented experienced players need to step it the fuck up and so does the freshman!!! They gave this game away. I rather they lose now then later and losses are a good thing. This will help get their shit together!!!

[@BobbyMick-c5b]

If Azzi has even an average shooting percentage night, Uconn wins. Bad games happen to everyone but are a rarity for the best of shooters. I think Azzi will explode back to proficiency. Also, only because of my functioning eyes must I point out the atrocious officiating. Almost twice the number of fouls called against Uconn. That being said, N.C.S., particularly Rivers, deserves full credit for playing a great game.

[@champv6129]

This is the third game of the season…live and learn.

[@waltershreffler4564]

What I saw was a soft team living off the reputation that others earned before them. NC State played harder and with more fire. Don't notice Fudd doing anything but shoot. Didn't notice any rookie on defense. Geno must be going soft in his old age

[@josepantoja7658]

“Q” hit three 3’s in a row and for her effort CD subbed in for her ! Q had much better contribution than Caroline D . I’m not sure why CD gets so much PT rarely has much to offer.

[@MybestLucky]

It’s not on Paige, she worked her butt off. The others were absent.

[@jemsmay2167]

Disagree, at least if she claims to be a great player. The great ones make those around them better, this did not happen yesterday. If anything it looked like the others were standing around waiting for Paige to do something. That is not a winning formula

[@stormyweather9917]

Being known by a single letter? I like that!

[@longinra3005]

Talent is everywhere now. You can somewhere else besides Uconn and be on tv

[@bobosterday3350]

The problem is Geno! Why doesn’t he have any bigs? Hasn’t for years. Edwards is really good but that’s all they have inside. He obviously isn’t getting the best talent anymore. Get some bigs!

[@ryebread921]

They'll still be in final four, it's all good

[@malikrahim-ei1vd]

This is the new norm for Uconn. Talent is spread out all across the country. Once a program that wouldn't take transfers paying the price. Uconn will be extremely lucky if they make it to the elite 8.

[@bobbear4437]

a loss like this will make this team tougher or break em, i'd bet on tougher!

[@michaelkeppler6593]

That sounds like wishful thinking in the extreme. LOL

[@malikrahim-ei1vd]

I must admit, I am wishing. @@michaelkeppler6593

[@msp5138]

@@bobbear4437 How much you wanna bet? UCONN doesn't have 5 current or future All-Americans on their team anymore.

[@edwardtakeactiongba2397]

Edwards for 3 quarters was off her game … can’t rebound when everything is going in…UConn offense is to rebound, get up the floor before the defense can get setup…notice no fast breaks or long passes tonight

[@jaylewis1993]

Geno You Didn’t Play Ice Barely Played Aubrey Stop The Bullshit Man Cmon

[@carmelocruz2473]

I think is time to Geno step down as coach they need somebody new just saying .

[@MrPMOT]

OMG all the negative, hateful etc etc etc overall. It’s only the second game back for Paige and she’s not in game shape. Yet she scored 27, diving on the floor taking charges. This team just needs to play together for a few games.

[@RobertDeffley-l4r]

Once we get organized. Watch out each team. #bleedblue

[@carloswhatley5182]

Paige has too much Hype around her, she can't win by herself, just like Caitlin can't, not comparing the 2, the hype won't get you far at all, UCONN has to get in Sync, Geno needs a couple of good BIGS, he can't win another title without BIGS

[@anthonytaylor7928]

Their star guards can't keep up with fast players and azzi is just a spot up shooter dont show up against good teams and big moments

[@waldolydecker8118]

the word is "overrated." No UCONN fanatic will admit it because its too embarrassing. They want you to believe that Chrystian Williams, Bueckers, and Fudd were all actually the #1 players coming out of high school. Go back and look at the top 100 players the year each came out...not even close.

[@andreavillalba8722]

@@waldolydecker8118paige deserved that number 1 spot, what are you on

[@waldolydecker8118]

@@andreavillalba8722 - lol, notice you didnt say anything about Williams or Fudd...that speaks volumes. Paige is a solid player and being at UCONN will always get constant hype...but wouldn't rank her over Caitlin Clark or Cordoso at SC in impacting big games. You are confused because the heavily UCONN-biased media gave freshman Beuckers the POY award when it should have gone to SC's Alyiah Boston. I like Paige, but she will unfortunately come up short again this year.

[@kpwaterfield]

Bueckers was player of the year as a Freshman. Guess that would make you the number one player out of High school@@waldolydecker8118

[@mrbuzzman66]

UCONN didn't rank those players coming out of high school@@waldolydecker8118

[@rustynail1071]

Effortless 27 from Paige

[@msp5138]

Did they win? She also had 3 rebounds, 3 assists, and 3 turnovers. Funny how you don't mention that.

[@violetforpb]

@@msp5138she had 4 forced steals. Besides, it’s her first “real game” back after 585 days..do you know how much this can change you? She was the best player for uconn DONT deny that.

[@rover7139]

Lmao

[@cbrend22]

@@msp5138She's a guard, so rebounds are a plus. You failed to mention that her clueless teammates missed 9/11 wide oopen attempts, including 3 layups, off of her passes. If she had NC State's players she would have had 10 assists minimum. You also fail to mention that 3 TOs is normal someone who has to handle it so much, you really conveniently failed to mnetion that 2/3 came in the 2 minutes of total scramble time when no one else was doing anything, and they were on a very dubious charge call( NC State was clearly not set) and on a play at the rim where she got mugged with no call...she should have been shooting 2. You're a brain dead troll, trying to pick on the single player who showed up, and was playing in only her second game in 590 days and is a joke. She was 5X better than her next teammate and she's hust getting started. They sucked, get over it. You need to bring receipts but you cant....your obviously some hater, probably a fan of the low efficiency unconscionable gunning, zero D playing dude at Iowa

[@jemsmay2167]

Nice that she got her 27, but they lost and lost big. What UConn did not get from PB that they really needed was leadership. She needed to have a DT moment and put the team on her shoulders and fire them up…did not happen. Geno needs to have a good week in practice and make sure each and every player understands their role and is confident in delivering on their role.

[@stanwebb3480]

The Game was won or lost on the feeling of being not able to do... that was done by being guarded so closer in the 3rd Quarter not allowing our players to shoot out side correctly which what they crave... Unhappiness is team sickness that engulfs or spreads from player to player, quickly!!! It is a Coach's night mare caused by; which could be by the coach or the lost of confidence by just the littles thing here it was out side shooting, 3's..... if in the First Quarter then the Second Quarter, missed wide open 3's, if only some would have gone in; the Third Quarter would had been so different... the actual score would been different too!!! The Third Quarter we passed up multi times to shoot the 3!!! But Q. S. Came Through but not enough!!!! Need to follow your own shot... basic BB play!!!! But in practice you do not chase it and they throw you another ball you get spoiled!!!

[@glenngrinter6818]

Poor three point shooting killed UCONN.😳🏀😳🏀😳🏀😳🏀

[@jerrykibbe6363]

I guess I’m the most upset w/ Geno for singling out Ice. She was playing in her second college game for 😡😡😡 sake.

[@jddiesel2385]

They don’t play any defense. Lazy rebounding is gonna kill their season if it doesn’t improve NOW

[@mankicosmo3380]

It saddens me seeing paige's face. You can tell everyone wanted this win, especially her, however. It's better to have a loss early in the season than late. My big takeaway, though, is that as much as I love uconn, they definitely were relying on former season talents rather than realizing they have a bunch of freshmen on their team. Not to mention alot of their best players had major injuries last season so much so they missed out on 99% of the games so while they were going to rehab and regaining strength to even play basketball at all the other teams were practicing and competing. They need more practice and to form a tight-knit unit on the court, not just off. 😮‍💨

[@mankicosmo3380]

They need to re-watch this game and work on their weak spots instead of being overly confident, especially since this is the last year a lot of their best players will be playing before hopefully being drafted for the WNBA.

[@chasnami]

Maybe other Teams don't put players in a specific roles. Let the girls play and let all the girls shoot and their mentality will change!! Saying you only want Paige to shoot or Azzi to shoot must take a mental toll on the other players!!

[@johnippolito2363]

It's amazing how there are teams you have played and they go into this three point shooting phenoms, they couldn't miss a three point shot and it was hard to match that.

[@marcusb.3038]

That girl aziaha(#10 the lefty) she was phenomenal (even though she got in foul trouble) and of course Rivers was magnificent.

[@nr30199]

You know you've been winning for a long time when you lose by 11 and feel like you got your ass beat😁. It happens when you don't lose often and have 11💍

[@robertsutphen2333]

I like Paige ….very mature lady and patient.

[@kenichitamagusuku3194]

Rivers didn’t play much at Carolina is because she did not want to play defense, she was good on offense but became a good bench player because her “D” kept her there.

[@ontovictory-alacumba]

Teams sometimes play their best games against higher ranked teams, especially dynasty teams like Uconn. NC State probably played the best game of their lives and shot better than they will the rest of the season.

[@jerrykibbe6363]

Can’t play a zone defense against a great shooting team which NC St. was today

[@josepantoja7658]

S.Rivers is a top three player in woman college basketball. She is pretty much unstoppable. She will get her team to the final 4.

[@mplou699]

At least the Sweet Sixteen!

[@StevePittman-vz7xx]

The numbers say that UCONN lost on rebounds and at the freethrow line. UCONN was slow in comparison to NC State, and fouled as a result of slower play. NC State is quicker. UCONN did not commit to the board nor to stopping anyone in the paint.

[@harveyharveyness8773]

I don't have a dog in the fight I am just a fan of women's college basketball-The officiating was absolutely horrific-non calls or calling a foul when there was no foul-don't take the game out of the players hands-get in position to make the CORRECT call

[@dmartin6246]

Geno is a "Has Been... " 😅😂HA HA HA HA HA HA.... Stop 🛑 crying 😭 Geno😂😂😂😂

[@Anita-kd4zu]

It’s a press conference. He’s not crying. He’s telling it the way it is.

[@musicman7982]

It's early. Half the team is still rusty. Three freshmen. But, the problem still exists that there is no big in the middle. No rim protection. Teams will drive and kick or drive and get Aliyah to foul or just score. No big means no rebounding - many second chances under the cup. Apparently, they've given up on Amari or she's given up on herself. I wouldn't be surprised to see her transfer. I just can't understand why Geno didn't get a big when Jana got hurt. It's a shame because 1 thru 4 they are the most talented team out there but that hole in the middle is going to kill them.

[@JustMe-ne3rh]

Hey Coach Geno, why don't you play your tallest player, Amari DeBerry? Especially when the other players are in foul trouble and not performing 100%!

[@UConnNation12]

When you play without a sense of urgency you will lose.

[@norriswarner616]

My assessment: Big time Paige keep it up girl. Azzi Fudd-less. Aliyah had an hangover. Caroline skipped class all together..once again. Nika never returned from Croatia. Brady is still sitting on ice. Hey freshmans keep showing your old mates how to do it. Thank you Qadence for playing like a VET! Much love to ya still and forever. ❤ The Uconn puppies. SMH

[@louiespray]

Just one big - it's going yo be hard.

[@johnie2xs]

Q was dropping dimes, so why in the frig did you not sit Azzi down? Azzi went 1/7 beyond the arc! Pathetic! I'm sorry, but for all she's supposed to be, when we needed her she wasn't there. And when we're playing all our freshmen , and when Q is hitting 3's and Azzi ain't, why isn't Q given her a chance to really shine.

[@johndavis5512]

Agreed. Azzi couldnt defend at all either. These girls might be to busy taking photos and working on there millions outside of ball. Dunno

[@onestgermain]

Fudd is overated.Facts.

[@msp5138]

She is a one-trick pony. And when the 3's aren't falling she is a liability.

[@violetforpb]

@@onestgermainbad games don’t mean anything. cc has multiple bad games but still shines regardless. It’s early season, maybe judge her again after April. Azzi was the leading scorer last season and she barely missed. Having Paige return impacted the team, but it’s early to judge.

[@onestgermain]

@@violetforpb Barely missed? What games were you watching?🤣🤣🤣

[@jamesdidden310]

I know that Paige is not one to make excuses. She's much too classy for that. But let me make an observation. Not once during the entire program did I hear any of the announcers acknowledge that she was playing with a splinted/injured thumb. Not once! She wasn't shooting with her left at all. Try doing the most normal of things in your daily routine with a sprained thumb. She may otherwise have scored 40.

[@andreavillalba8722]

paige could score 40 if she wanted, she’s just too humble and unselfish

[@davidhello4777]

Huskies are far from out of it. Plenty of kick butt players on this team. Look for a strong comeback.

[@MybestLucky]

Why didn’t he take all of them off and put in the second string?

[@nicholasdoura4371]

I've been a Uconn fan for many yrs, I truly believe this team is overrated. AZZI needs to step up her game, Ice needs to be a beast on the boards.... where's the fight in this team... they are a soft team.... They need to focus on basketball instead of posting on social media.

[@Lobo1971-zz7zm]

I really get tired of this "Posting On Social Media Crap". You really think that the Girls having a bit of fun affects their Playing. Paige has a big following but knocks down 27 points.

[@dominicdavino252]

Could not say it better

[@TOMCAT5.5149]

Go lady huskies!!. They will fix it...

[@carolynbarr770]

Game 2, regroup get ready for #3 🏀

[@Whizkidsoo]

Nc state hit every shot they looked at along w ucla… Paige needs to be more selfish as weird as it sounds why tf would geno retire maybe the health & training staff should, we’ve been robbed of Paige & azzi playing together. UConn has set up a crazy schedule. I can say I don’t like geno playing 3 guards or using nika when she can’t shoot use her as Paige’s back up rotate the bigs at least griffin & Edward’s

[@nadiaprice8418]

Time to let it go Geno, your coaching style is outdated!

[@mmohr23]

the team lacks height and maturity . PB sulking says it all, they need to mature more

[@robertsutphen2333]

Girls looked…..they just weren’t ON ! A lot of youngsters !

[@CDS30]

UCONN dominance is over. Geno needs to retire. This year they will not make it to the finial four.

[@Potbelly76]

Please transfer to a real team Paige! LSU needs you

[@thehulk1177]

LSU trying hard 😂😂😂😂

[@violetforpb]

paige doesn’t need lsu.

[@kinardji]

Lies

[@randyacuna5643]

Nothing last forever, way too many good teams, look at ucla , they had their run , uconn also . Too much parody in the women's game. Yes uconn can win this year but in terms of dinesty, those days are gone.

[@reginacameron3011]

THis dude is just like COach K hate to loose.

[@msp5138]

Please name a coach who likes to lose?

[@matthewfish100]

All time great. Go pack but respect to UConn

[@jemsmay2167]

Tough game to watch, UConn was totally out of sorts. NCS played well, but largely because UConn let them by not playing much if any defense. The UConn offense was basically everyone standing around waiting for PB or AF to do something. I got the sense that at the individual level they did not know their role on either end. Why was the new kid taking (and missing) 3s from the corner when she should have been inside? Why was NM not bringing the ball up letting PB freelance more? Only player that looked like she knew her role was AE, and even she was timid on defense. Players need to understand and be confident in their roles

[@lvpack5022]

Welcome to NC State's "neutral site."

[@Lady_K2]

NC will not make it far as they just got lucky this time around like any team so calm the fuck down.

[@lvpack5022]

@@Lady_K2 My post was in reference to the blatant seed manipulation that that took place in the 2022 NCAA tournament, gifting #2 seed UCONN a de facto home game in the regional final against #1 seed NC State.

[@michaelt3308]

I thought NCS shot fantastic from the field! Didnt miss many....

[@Rommy-1000]

Geno needs to retire. He has not kept up with current events and teams. He has a valuable player Amari DeBerry, that he never plays. She should have hit the portal and went to a better team where she would get to play and show her skills and talents. Retire Geno!

[@mrbuzzman66]

Amari seems like a great young lady...but she is clueless when she gets in the game. Always looks 2 steps slower in reacting to anything going on around her.

[@Rommy-1000]

@@mrbuzzman66 LOLOLLLLL What game ... she never gets to play. If what you say is true, why did HAS BEEN Geno recruit her? Please don't respond ... you are now IGNORED.

[@TamekaHolland]

😂😂 South Carolina won and they lost so I'm happy!! I hate Geno

[@AndrewCox-wl6br]

😂😂😂 Ok, I sorry. I guess it says something about your program when you lose a game and everyone acts like they're giving a press conference at the site of a natural disaster, WFT😂😂😂

[@dorothybryant6952]

Whining As Always

[@onestgermain]

No, Geno, it is about Bigs! Enough of your drivel! Fudd, overrated, Ducharme, lost her mojo a year ago, Paige...no defense. Going to Europe, did not solve our deficit in recruiting Bigs...Aaliyah can only do so much...Nika...lol

[@kpwaterfield]

Mr Paige Hater is back for 2023 -2024!!

[@onestgermain]

@@kpwaterfield That’s what you got from what I said??? Paige Simps back for 2023-24! You can’t make this up!🤣🤣🤣🤡

[@mplou699]

Pool old Paige...

[@kelton1997]

Leave her alone

[@SKeletor99999]

biggest cry baby coach ever. Let the excuses begin

[@bbwng54]

You obviously don't know Geno- and/or don't know what you are talking about- he says it like it is- No excuses.

[@l.lay4realz844]

shut up

[@violetforpb]

As he should! Uconn didn’t play well, it’s not untrue to put it out there. He blames his team more than nc state, not a single negative comment was made towards the Wolfpack. putting it out there isn’t “excuses”….it’s reality and all he said was right. Besides, one bad game doesn’t mean ANYTHING

[@SKeletor99999]

@@violetforpb all last year Geno was making excuses that they had injuries and were missing players. Now those players are back and he still loses. Whats the excuse this time

[@violetforpb]

@@SKeletor99999 obviously there was none considering the fact that the girls weren’t ready. they still haven’t found their rhythm with Paige back. they need work and the first “real game” showed what they needed to improve. regardless, they’re gonna be great once they manage everything out. Plus, one loss means NOTHING. Stop acting like the reigning national champions haven’t lost before they won the title. neither did South Carolina is 2022. Dawn improved her team and so will Geno.

[@Oliverphippen]

#10 for nc state is a boy #22 for nc state is a boy and can dunk as a guard #35 for nc state is a boy punched niki muel NC state got some home cooking -give them a pass test ????

[@ronv3531]

Watching this my conclusion is Paige will not be back at UConn next season she will declare for the draft and I totally agree with that

[@allenwilliams6561]

HOW BOUT THAT WOLFPACK….

[@venusianlight7785]

YES INDEED🏀💯

[@bbwng54]

They played really well and clearly deserved to win the game!