UConn vs. Princeton - 12/8/2022

[@northerniggy8261]

Edwards and Muhl are the rocks for the team this season. Lou is an amazing baller, pleasure to watch. The added playing time is showing the bench players EXACTLY what they need to work on (forced and unforced turnovers, travels, dribbling into traps). The rookies are being tossed to the wolves a little bit.. not how Geno would want them to learn, but this is how things are going right now. DeBerry showed flashes of talent and I hope she can find her hands for passing and catching... hard way to finish a game (on the bench again due to turnovers). Griffin found her stride and confidence again.. and WOW can she cut and finish at the rim. Sending good vibes to Nika and Lou.. hope you recover quickly... both amazing warriors.

[@Scott-up1jn]

You are a UConn hero! Thank you so much for posting these. You are the best!

[@t_elisbeth]

Please let Nika be okay basketball gods 🧎🏾‍♀️

[@VeraxMusic]

She will be ok

[@justt_anu.]

UConn really pulled this game together. After Nika was hurt I wish her a speedy recovery.. it felt like it was over.. Aubrey Griffin was the star this game. She had a slow start and wasn’t really doing much offensively but after catching those rebounds and getting her and 1’s she went on a streak attacking the basket getting blocks and create some of UCoons best offensive plays of the game. I gotta give it to Princeton for such an exciting battle. Ty is game really showed that UConns role players are very important even when the stars are out, new light starts to shine ✨ I’m just scared of all these injuries!

[@chiloise8206]

aubrey is the difference maker of the game.......#44 unstoppable

[@erictaylor6318]

Aubrey had the most effortless selfless 29 point. We need to get Debarry going,

[@lastonestanding3417]

Sure do agree with you on Aubrey's 29, awesome. Aubrey must be an incredible teammate, such a great disposition. DeBerry, I don't know; to me, she's a victim of everything being too easy in high school, and everyone telling she's All this and All that; she didn't need to learn positioning, foot work and timing. Hell, she has difficulty with a high post handoff. Sorry, I'm not sold on DeBerry.

[@thunderswag1249]

Even with Ice, dorka, ang azzi out, the current composition is still very competitive. But losing Nika could be the one that could break the camels back. Playing the point position the way she does for UCONN cannot easily be replaced. How different the team looks without her inside the court. She takes a lot of flak from fans of UCONN for her scoring but that is not the main job of a point guard. This game just highlighted her value to the team. It is not the scoring but the overall flow of the offense and the defense. When she left the game, UCONN lost its steering wheel. I hope she's ok. With so many critical pieces out due to injury, UCONN really needs her just to be competitive.

[@Dingle051554]

Yes and that Bueckers girl seemed to have potential!

[@northerniggy8261]

Nika keeps the UCONN defense going hard when on the court.. as witnessed by the sloppy defense by UCONN in Q4 when she was off the court. Her attitude and toughness is contagious... and she naturally pushes the team into good look fast breaks. Nika got 7 assists that game, drew offensive charges, and added a reliable 5 points. Her job is not to be a volume scorer... but be ENOUGH of a threat to open up the defense to pass to volume scorers. Nika and Aaliyah are the two rocks this season... and they were rookies just a few years ago. That's the kind of progress you want to see in college players.

[@emcarnahan]

Thank you!! ✨Rough game to watch knowing what happened 💗 Glad they pulled off the win 🏀 Wishing the best for Nika 🙏

[@RaxOldies]

Lou rolled her left ankle or something w/5:02 left in the game ...you can see her lift it up. Alan & Meg obviously missed it because Alan was wondering why Lou wasn't playing.

[@TheStranger513]

Bettencourt looked like every bit of the freshman she is. I mean damn lol. Patterson can be too aggressive. Senechal continues to be a baller but I guess her ankle turned late. Aubrey went from her worst game ever (1-12, 3 points) to her career game (11-11, 29 points). I wanted that 30 but she missed that last free throw.

[@MsWatermelon0708]

Thanks MJL!!!! Princeton #00 played dirty

[@dougjenkins2542]

Thanks for the game MJL Really appreciate it bro!! 😎

[@edison505]

Thank you so much MJL243🙏👍

[@remulss]

This game was tough to watch just because we all know how UCONN can really play. I feel like without Nika the team lost it’s flow. They played too fast and should’ve taken a step back and play with a flow that suits everyone on the floor. But you know, we’ll just take it game by game. Tough game but a good game.

[@JH-eg7mq]

Thanks MJL!! You are the best!

[@34stzoo]

If I'm not able to watch the game on national TV, I'll wait until you post the game. I never know the outcome, never! But this game had me shaking in my seat.

[@joerusso4417]

at the beginning of the season geno said the 2 players they couldn't afford to lose were nika and azzi. well now he's lost both. tough year.

[@BeijingTesla]

Great Game, thanks so much for uploading,

[@michellehall8645]

Thank you MJL❤️❤️

[@carlitosavior2611]

I saw Lou Lopez Senechal as a lady version of Klay Thompson. The way she runs, she shoots free throws.

[@briangarcia2534]

Scary times for this UConn Program, Gamecocks come in February no way this team can compete with them. That game will say a lot at where UConn is.

[@savsav5264]

Hard to compete with top teams when two NPOY talents are out, Juhasz and Brady, and Muhl are out, and Ducharme is a shell of herself after injury.

[@jackgreenway4679]

I’m hoping that Fudd will be back just because February as for Edwards stop accidentally injuring your own teammates!

[@MrNiceGuy80x5]

nika def got a concussion, got at least one from the fooseball. lol you dont remember any details, just felt kinda high if anything

[@elizabethbruss9785]

100%...I love how she tells Geno she’s fine, meanwhile she looks drunk walking off the court. Dazed and wobbly is not a recipe for success after getting hit in the head

[@markhathaway9456]

This is a tough game to judge from the season-long perspective. The lineups were all different, the play was freshman-ragged, there were individual problems and successes. Lou dribbles well, but isn't as careful with her passing as guards usuall are. Amari was great, considering her college playing experience. Aubrey was terrific. Aaliyah was very good except for the knee. The defense was good, but difficult since Princeton runs so many great quick plays to get open looks. I wonder if this game reminded Geno of his early days coaching before he had nat'l champ teams. One thing that stood out (the dog that didn't bark) was that they avoided too many bad passes in the lane. There's still some problem with getting a rebound and then getting tied-up, but that's relatively minor. It was great experience for the players who had little playing time.

[@rosekeeble1807]

I'll say it. So Proud of all these girls!

[@aapooloomeeh]

Can we give Aubrey Griffin the credit she deserves???? She's brutal this season, next to Edwards and Muhl the big trio imo. Also can we give Ducharme a permanent place on the bench please? Amari is as good as her and is taller, which can help with rebounds.

[@erictaylor6318]

She is emerging as the best all round player. PERIOD. Needs confidence

[@TheDisruptiveOne]

I am kind of proud of ines tonight. And I think Aubrey played great! On the sad side of analysis, I don’t think Caroline is going to make it at UConn. Looking like a player that won’t play for the team anymore after this season. Either sits on the bench or needs to transfer if she wants to still play basketball.

[@jmiddlefinger4534]

You do realize that Caroline is playing hurt, right?

[@JH-eg7mq]

Sadly, I believe you will be right.

[@kunkunaku]

I loved with a few seconds left how the ref and Edwards both pointed down the court at the same time. To the tune of "stayin alive"

[@StoryGordon]

Freshman Ines Bettencourt iced it hitting 3-4 Fts with 0:21 to go moving it from 66-64 to 69-64 for the win. It begins at 1:29:30 on the clip. Not bad for a Freshman who came to UConn from Portugal at the last minute.

[@RaxOldies]

Thank you MJL!!!!

[@onestgermain]

Tough game... ... ... hard win...stay strong!

[@lastonestanding3417]

I'm with you there, Germain!

[@onestgermain]

@@lastonestanding3417 Thank you!

[@charleslockley9264]

Hopefully Nika is okay. It didn't look good the way her neck bent after getting kneed in the head. Hoping all is well.

[@kiddoo9708]

Thankss MJ 🥰

[@foxdogsourdough]

Thank you!

[@rameshsrinivasan3057]

B team from uconn. What else to expect. Keep it up.

[@jmiddlefinger4534]

Thank you MJL243.

[@lastonestanding3417]

Sorry, but I think this was a great game. With all the shit going on, and to come out with a W. Can anyone think of another team in the NCAA that is dealing with as much personnel injury adversity? To come through this game, terrific. Now, Maryland, another story. But really, take Boston and Zia out of USC; take Miles and Citron out of ND; take Stanford's Brink and Jones out and let's see how those teams would fare.

[@emcarnahan]

Totally 💯 agree

[@ulrikesauer4681]

Thx so much❤

[@keeranc1]

Yay!! Thank you

[@lastonestanding3417]

Question: the semi circle in the lane, a restricted area where defenses are not able to assume a charge will be called if they are "hit" by an offensive player making a move to the basket. Does anyone know if that rule still applies, or are there exceptions? Thanks.

[@DyreStraits]

I've never been clear about the rules regarding the "restricted zone". My best interpretation is: If the collision occurs outside the arc it's an offensive foul. If the collision occurs inside the arc it's a defensive foul.

[@lastonestanding3417]

@@DyreStraits Roy, we share the same understanding. There is so much inconsistency about "the zone." Ah, inconsistency on the part of the officials. Your explanation is so clear/concise. Refs should have no problem.

[@macyrakk]

If it occurs outside the restricted area, it’s only an offensive foul of the defender has positioning and the offensive player committed the offensive foul.

[@lastonestanding3417]

@@macyrakk I sure do agree with you, Macy. Wouldn't it be a wonder if the officials saw it the same way!

[@thunderswag1249]

Edwards wasb't able to score that much primarily because Nika was not there. There is nobody confident enough to make a pass inside the shaded area. There was a lot of soft and tentative passes. Even Caroline's game suffered because she was forced to play the point. Her tendencies is to make herself available to score either inside or outside. Making her a point guard basically destroyed her game. Unlike Lou Lopez or Azzi, Caroline cannot make her own shot. She needs to be assisted. As for Amari, her errors far outweighs her scoring. She needs to concentrate on positioning herself on the block both defensively and offensively. She is just too slow and too soft. With her inside the court, UCONN should play zone on defense. She lacks court awareness.

[@marinhoang1722]

fking love aubrey yes queen

[@Matt-vv7fl]

All I want to know at this point is if Nka Muhl is going to be alright. She's too important to UConn. Please let her be o.k.

[@milletcalayan8979]

thank you so much...

[@soraite9775]

Not a fun game to watch. Hard fought W by pure will to fight as a team and never give up! It was only Princeton but it showed the mental strength of the huskies with all those drawbacks. Aubrey was so important in this game, before her injury Nika was an amazing floor general and had the huskies on a very clear track to victory - this game just showed what difference she makes on the team and how the huskies perform with or without her. Hey, i am a little bias: i love Nika and for a reason. And then, Amari look pretty good which raises the question more why she has so few minutes and especially why didnt she play versus ND where UCONN clearly was lacking in the size department. More minutes for her would mean less time for fouls and injuries for other key players, she should get more time in the rotation for sure. All in all this was more a battle than a game. So many balls just got thrown away instead of properly passes - on both teams - so many unnecessary and really stupid fouls and not smart plays, but there were also some highlights - again on both teams. Princeton really played smart in the 4th quarter and tried to take advantage of the UCONNs injuries but the husky ladies really showed their tremendous will to keep fighting, especially Aubrey. So now 8 injuries on a 15 players roster, come on how much more unlucky can you get?! More than 50% of the team out, and it is like this the second year in a row?! I am starting to sense a pattern here where all teams accross the board agreed on you cant beat UCONN on the floor so just every team nags a bit on them be forcing more and more injuries. Well that is obviously not true but you have a sore feeling that UCONN gets beaten up so bad all the time.

[@savsav5264]

There are only 11 players on the roster.

[@soraite9775]

@@savsav5264 we are both wrong it is in fact 12: Aaliyah Edwards, Paige Bueckers (injured), Nika Mühl , Lou Lopez Sénéchal, Dorka Juhász (injured), Inês Bettencourt, Ice Brady (injured), Caroline Ducharme, Ayanna Patterson, Azzi Fudd (injured), Amari DeBerry and Aubrey Griffin. Still no idea why this 15 was stuck inside my brain. Maybe i was still counting Olivia, Chrystin and Evina. Obviously my bad. Noone knows yet what is going on with Nika, and Lou might have been injured in the end of the game aswell.

[@svpst1]

Where and how Nika got hit almost guaranteed a concussion. She will miss Maryland for sure, and quite possibly FSU. Football players typically miss 2 to 3 weeks with concussions. She got hit very hard in the back of her head.

[@wmann7752]

Why didn't Auriemma use Lou Lopez Sénéchal in the final minutes of the game?

[@jasminerivera4708]

She had been having pain in her ankle for a few days and she tweaked it in the game so Geno didn’t want to risk it or cause an even worse injury

[@RaxOldies]

Lou rolled her left ankle or something w/5:02 left in the game ...you can see her lift it up.

[@afmusician1660]

How do these players get injured so much? To me, says a lot about the training program…

[@Dingle051554]

Announcers try so hard to be positive for Uconn. But every so often even they have to say what they see. Lady announcer “ I don’t know where the foul was on Griffin, the Providence team is looking around perplexed”. (Paraphrasing). Uconn does not lose to Providence I am guessing. Not in the NCAA playbook.

[@lastonestanding3417]

Watching DeBerry (and I realize I have been, and am, hard on her), she makes more mistakes than contributions, but she is always telling other players where to go, what to do. She must have believed her press clippings, and thinks what people say about her ability is reality.

[@lastonestanding3417]

Imagine the results of DeBerry attempting to guard, or make any kind of an offensive move against A Boston, or C Brink?

[@labrd41]

MJL243.......Thank You

[@larruy5077]

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[@svpst1]

Ducharme needed a big game and she was awful. I don't understand this kind of shooters throwing up 7 airballs in her last two games.

[@macyrakk]

She had an injury and couldn’t shoot for a while so she’s still getting her shot back. She’s playing right now because she has experience and their options are so limited. If other players were healthy and they had options, Geno would be limiting her minutes much more.

[@svpst1]

@@macyrakk I understand, but right now, she looks like she is sleepwalking. I', a big supporter of Caroline and just hate to see what's happening.

[@lastonestanding3417]

Brian, on the replay, at about 57:01 watch how Caroline comes off her low move off the pass from Edwards; look how she moves off at the end of the play, I think I'm seeing some limping. Wonder if her hip is still not right?

[@svpst1]

@@lastonestanding3417 Quite possibly. She just doesn't seem to move a as fluidly as she did last year.May not fully recovered from either of last years injuries. She's just not the same, imho.

[@elijahhodges4405]

The full court press is effective. But disgusting.

[@lexsea]

watching this game back I now see how they lost to Ohio State in the sweet 16. they played in that game exactly how they played in this game. this was a bad team. these turnovers late were something you'd only see in 8th grade basketball games

[@jaylewis1993]

We Have Got To Play Through Aaliyah

[@jeffk4710]

Edwards be injuring her own teammates 2 games now 😮

[@lastonestanding3417]

Nope. In Azzi's case, the big center from ND hit Edwards, knocked her back into Azzi. In Nikka's situation, she was trying to draw a charge got knocked back as Edwards was coming in.

[@emcarnahan]

Thank you ~ that’s an important clarification, one that I missed 🙃

[@deanna8487]

Amari played good this game. The question is will she be consistent with it. The only problem I have with her is ball security and figuring out what’s happening on the court. She kept getting the ball stolen from her and she runs the play regardless if it worked or not. She needs to learn how to improvise, sometimes the play is just not there and she still tries to force it. But my biggest problem of the night was with Caroline. WTF was she doing?!?!? She ran over like ever damn person and played so out of control like I was trying to understand. It’s like ever since her 15 pt game she has been trying to force her game. I understand that she is trying to get back into form but the needs to be patient. Her game is really a relaxed and patient one, she gets going once she’s settled in but she hasn’t yet because she’s to busy trying to force it. Aliyah made me mad to cause she was somewhat doing the same thing. She was trying to force some stuff & dong thing uncharacteristic from this year. She has been playing better and she seems to be reverting back to me. I think one dorka comes back maybe (hopefully) she will relax , I think she has a lot of pressure on her to do something downlow and it was getting to her. All in all. It was an ugly win but a win. This team has to be patient, you can’t be going full speed with half the team out because somewhere you have to figure it out & know personnel. That was the big problem last night.

[@northerniggy8261]

Amari played a good first half, then lost focus the 2nd half to the point of being a big liability. She is in a tough spot... not quite the passer Oliva was... and she gets tunnel vision and seems unable to improvise (as you mentioned). Good points bout Caroline... she was rushing and making bad decisions on both ends of the court. I think Caroline is trying too hard, playing a bit too much outside her control and missing layups. I disagree about Edwards... she has been an absolute ROCK on the roster. Ya, she missed a shot or two.. and a pass or two.. and had a bad foul or two.. but overall she was a big plus contributor on the boards, outlet fast breaks and half court offensive movement. Edwards hit her shots at an acceptable percentage... playing fast and hard yet calm. I don't see the uncharacteristic stuff you are... I see rebounding, in-range shots, good screens and handoffs.. and better control over her fouling choices (less of a reflex foul than previous years). Edwards hit that big 2 pointer after the inbounds with only seconds left on the clock.. and she had some wicked post-up buckets. Geno is giving Edwards big-time critical minutes, because she is performing. The last few minutes of full court pressure... without Lou... with a high-rookie ratio on the court for UCONN, was where the game got the most ugly (turnovers). Princeton never quit, and they schooled UCONN's rookies to the point of being 1 shot away from winning. UCONN coaches didn't have much of a choice to let the rookies figure it out. Good thing Lou, Nika, Aliyah and especially Audrey ran up a nice buffer lead before two of them were injured and couldn't close-out the game. There is a reason Geno doesn't play rookies with small leads... its a very hard way to learn when you can cost the starters the game. Geno paces how he plays rookies... and players that are working through things (deBerry, Ducharme). Yesterday's game, Geno didn't have that option, but the rookies still managed to pull it off. Hard won victories give great instruction.

[@deanna8487]

@@northerniggy8261 Edwards have been a rock. I wasn’t really knocking her. But my problem is that her play has been different this year which has been good because she has been patient and seeing the floor and basically been able to do what she wanted to do. She limited her turnovers. But the last 2 or 3 games she has been going back to that because it’s like she’s trying to force it a bit. I think that everyone feels they have to step up more in someway that they are playing differently than what’s been successful. Honestly I wasn’t really upset with ines play yesterday ofc she was going to have her rookie moments. But she was really the only one that could breakthrough the press when it was needed. I think nerves kicked in. Ayanna has to find a way to be a problem on offense. Defensively she been straight. That’s why geno keeps her in half the time. Honestly Princeton did put the pressure on them but I did feel like they could beat it easily. But no one was thinking. They needed to slow down you don’t have the same personnel out there. They made no adjustments and it wasn’t just the rookies. It was literally the whole team.

[@lastonestanding3417]

If she is struggling with "ball security and figuring out what's happening on the court" I say she pretty much is not a ball player.

[@lastonestanding3417]

SNY: you don't have to show injuries 10-15-20 times. We got it, the player is injured. We're not learning anything new by multiples of replays. Come on.

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[@nstycrv]

btw Princeton dives 50% of their shots

[@nstycrv]

did I mention the refs suck ???

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[@joleemeyer]

yay for Aubry #44

[@zedwpd]

Lots of mistakes. Lots of turnovers.

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All I'm gonna say is congratulations to UCONN yet again! Princeton's gals are just rusty and crusty 🤣

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