tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-369091972024-03-13T14:02:31.674-04:00UConn women's basketballJoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05465214998700990774noreply@blogger.comBlogger689125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36909197.post-70164066325713540112010-10-25T13:32:00.001-04:002010-10-25T13:32:26.679-04:00New blog locationHere is the new blog, covering both UConn men and women basketball teams.<br />
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http://www.norwichbulletin.com/huskies_on_the_run_blogJoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05465214998700990774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36909197.post-43267614658774656912010-09-17T15:16:00.000-04:002010-09-17T15:16:21.538-04:002010-11 ScheduleIt's not going to be easy, but the Huskies usually don't care for easy. The schedule features: Baylor, Georgia Tech, LSU, Ohio State, Florida State, Stanford, Duke and Oklahoma. If UConn is to match UCLA's 88-game win streak, it will happen at MSG against Ohio State. To break it, two nights later at Gampel vs. FSU.<br />
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<b>NOVEMBER</b><br />
Thu. 4 FRANKLIN PIERCE (exhib.) Gampel Pavilion, Storrs, Conn. 7:30 p.m.<br />
Wed. 10 INDIANA UNIVERSITY (Pa.) (exhib.) XL Center, Hartford, Conn. 7 p.m.<br />
Sun. 14 HOLY CROSS Gampel Pavilion, Storrs, Conn. 2 p.m.<br />
<b>State Farm Tip-Off Classic, XL Center, Hartford, Conn.</b><br />
Tue. 16 BAYLOR ESPN2 6 p.m.<br />
Sun. 21 at Georgia Tech Alexander Memorial Coliseum, Atlanta, Ga. 2 p.m.<br />
<b>World Vision Challenge, Gampel Pavilion, Storrs, Conn.</b><br />
Fri. 26 LSU vs. Lehigh 5 p.m.<br />
CONNECTICUT VS. HOWARD 7:30 p.m.<br />
Sat. 27 LSU vs. Howard 5 p.m.<br />
CONNECTICUT VS. LEHIGH 7:30 p.m.<br />
Sun. 28 Lehigh vs. Howard 2 p.m.<br />
CONNECTICUT VS. LSU 4:30 p.m.<br />
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Thu. 2 *at South Florida USF Sun Dome, Tampa, Fla. TBD<br />
Sun. 5 SACRED HEART XL Center, Hartford, Conn. 1 p.m.<br />
Thu. 9 *MARQUETTE Gampel Pavilion, Storrs, Conn. 7:30 p.m.<br />
<b>Maggie Dixon Classic, Madison Square Garden, New York, N.Y.</b><br />
Sun. 19 Rutgers vs. Texas A&M 12 p.m.<br />
Connecticut vs. Ohio State 2:30 p.m.<br />
Tue. 21 FLORIDA STATE XL Center, Hartford, Conn. 7 p.m.<br />
Tue. 28 at Pacific Alex G. Spanos Center, Stockton, Calif. 10 p.m.<br />
Thu. 30 at Stanford Maples Pavilion, Palo Alt, Calif. 9 p.m.<br />
<b>JANUARY</b><br />
Wed. 5 *VILLANOVA Gampel Pavilion, Storrs, Conn. 7:30 p.m.<br />
Sat. 8 *at Notre Dame Purcell Pavilion, South Bend Ind. 2 p.m.<br />
Wed. 12 *at St. John’s Madison Square Garden, New York, N.Y. 9:30 p.m.<br />
Sat. 15 *LOUISVILLE XL Center, Hartford, Conn. TBD<br />
Mon. 17 at North Carolina Carmichael Auditorium, Chapel Hill, N.C. 7 p.m.<br />
Sat. 22 *PITTSBURGH Gampel Pavilion, Storrs, Conn. 7:30 p.m.<br />
Wed. 26 *at Rutgers Louis Brown Athletic Center, Piscataway, N.J. TBD<br />
Sat. 29 *at Cincinnati First Third Arena, Cincinnati, Ohio TBD<br />
Mon. 31 DUKE Gampel Pavilion, Storrs, Conn. 7 p.m.<br />
<b>FEBRUARY</b><br />
Sat. 5 *DEPAUL Gampel Pavilion, Storrs, Conn. 2 p.m.<br />
Tue. 8 *at West Virginia West Virginia Coliseum, Morgantown, W. Va. 7 p.m.<br />
Sat. 12 *at Providence Dunkin’ Donuts Center, Providence, R.I. TBD<br />
Mon. 14 OKLAHOMA XL Center, Hartford, Conn. 7 p.m.<br />
Sat. 19 *NOTRE DAME Gampel Pavilion, Storrs, Conn. TBD<br />
Tue. 22 *SETON HALL XL Center, Hartford, Conn. 7 p.m.<br />
Sat. 26 *at Georgetown McDonough Arena, Washington, D.C. 3 p.m.<br />
Mon. 28 *SYRACUSE Gampel Pavilion, Storrs, Conn. 7:30 p.m.Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05465214998700990774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36909197.post-5361686076181907172010-09-14T21:20:00.000-04:002010-09-14T21:20:09.325-04:00Quotes from JacquieThere will be a story online, but this is what didn't get in:<br />
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On not serving as a grad assistant with ex-Husky Tonya Cardoza at Temple:<br />
“It would have been great to go down there and get my Masters and work with Tonya, but at the end of the day this came along and this is what I want to do so why not jump right into it. I had to take it.”<br />
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On her responsibilities:<br />
“It’s much different from the UConn build where there’s the job that we have, we have Sarah Darras, we have all these positions, but at Fairfield, the whole program literally gets run through me from travel to film exchange to video. It’s pretty crazy.<br />
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On landing the Fairfield job:<br />
“I feel extremely fortunate and blessed. So many times I’ve heard, ‘You’re so lucky to get a job right after college.’ I definitely feel very, very lucky. I know people who are struggling to get jobs.”<br />
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On her UConn experience: <br />
“I was able to learn from so many different people there and gain so much experience being under that program. Here, I’m taking on so many responsibilities each and every day and literally have this program run through me. I’m excited for it and I’m ready to take on the challenge that I have ahead of me. Hopefully, I can make Coach (Joe) Frager and all the other coaches’ jobs easier.”<br />
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On her career and still wanting to coach in the future:<br />
“I’m very fortunate. I’m only 21, I have my whole life ahead of me, I know I’ll have a great career. But this is just great experience coming right out of college. I’m in all the staff meetings, I know what’s going on. ... The players coaches call me Coach Fernandes, and I feel like I am a coach even though I can’t directly say, ‘Do X, Y and Z.’ Coaching is what I want to do but I think this is an unbelievable experience to have. It’s going to be great for whatever university I end up at next.”<br />
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On being called "Coach":<br />
“It’s definitely different. I’m sure some of the seniors are 21 and are my age, but it’s great I know what they’re going through. I’ve been through it at the best program at the country. I’ve done everything that they’re doing.”Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05465214998700990774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36909197.post-42228280819961096292010-09-14T20:02:00.000-04:002010-09-14T20:02:42.474-04:00Fernandes at Fairfieldformer UConn guard Jacquie Fernandes was named Fairfield University's Director of Basketball<br />
Operations this morning. Fernandes will be responsible for team travel and the day-to-day operations of the women's basketball office.<br />
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"I am very pleased to add Jacqui to our staff," said coach Joe Frager in a release. "Jacqui has been a winner, not just in college, but throughout her high school career as well. With her enthusiasm and work ethic, she is a welcome addition."<br />
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I've placed a call to Jacquie, so I'll let you know what she has to say when she gets back to me.Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05465214998700990774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36909197.post-15145557576915460592010-09-08T17:25:00.001-04:002010-09-08T18:24:14.588-04:00UConn, Baylor to meet in Tip-off ClassicThis is from Baylor's athletic site:<br />
http://www.baylorbears.com/sports/w-baskbl/spec-rel/090810aaa.html<br />
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UConn will open its season and defend its undefeated streak on Nov. 16 at the XL Center against Baylor, in a rematch from the Final Four.<br />
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The game will be held Nov. 16 at 6 p.m.<br />
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Said Huskies coach Geno Auriemma: "We are very excited to be a part of ESPN's Tip-Off Marathon," Auriemma said. "Baylor is an outstanding team and the ESPN audience, along with the crowd at the XL Center, should be treated to a great game. Once again State Farm has stepped up to help make this possible and I would like to pass along my thanks to them."Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05465214998700990774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36909197.post-32059163217827879462010-08-25T10:09:00.000-04:002010-08-25T10:09:17.397-04:00Not for nothingBut doesn't it make you shake your head when UConn and Tennessee announced they will play in men's basketball? <br />
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It tells you how much of what's happened on the women's side really didn't worry the athletic directors and their departments. Then again, the Lady Vols do have essentially their own corner of the universe in Knoxville. <br />
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And no, I don't think we are seeing the women coming close to playing. However, Pat Summitt has been awfully lucky (read bad) that her team hasn't played UConn the last three years.Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05465214998700990774noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36909197.post-721028417061747612010-08-12T16:54:00.000-04:002010-08-12T16:54:23.938-04:00Doty done for the yearJunior UConn women’s basketball guard Caroline Doty will miss the entire 2010-11 season after tearing her left Anterior Crucitate Ligament late last month, the university announced Wednesday. <br />
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“We are all obviously disappointed for Caroline, but we know that she will work very hard to be ready for next season,” UConn coach Geno Auriemma said in a statement.<br />
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There was no word how the Doylestown, Pa., product was injured, but she will undergo surgery in the coming weeks and begin the rehabilitation process. This is the third time Doty sustained this injury.<br />
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Doty first tore her left ACL while playing soccer during her senior year in high school. The second instance came just 17 games into her freshman year at UConn. <br />
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Although Doty will have two years of eligibility remaining, this latest setback calls into question whether Doty will play again. <br />
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Doty started 38 of 39 games last season for UConn, which went undefeated and won the national championship for the second straight season. She averaged 7.35 points per game over her two seasons with the Huskies.<br />
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With Doty sidelined, point guard duties will likely fall upon highly regarded freshman Bria Hartley. <br />
Hartley is ranked by ESPN as the fourth-best point guard and 14th overall prospect among incoming freshmen.<br />
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Senior Lorin Dixon may also get the chance to start, but she has been highly inconsistent throughout her first three years at UConn.Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05465214998700990774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36909197.post-13356844352936715302010-07-28T18:46:00.001-04:002010-07-28T18:46:41.132-04:00A return to New YorkIt was announced Wednesday that UConn will participate in the Maggie Dixon Classic on Dec. 19 at Madison Square Garden in New York. <br />
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UConn will face Ohio State, which should be a battle of Top 10 teams. The second game will feature Rutgers and Texas A&M. <br />
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The Huskies played against Penn State as part of the event in 2008.Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05465214998700990774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36909197.post-52338435044158059402010-07-01T22:04:00.000-04:002010-07-01T22:04:15.922-04:00UConn flavors Team USA roster against WNBA All-StarsThe 11 members of the United States’ national team that will take on the WNBA All-Stars on July 10 at Mohegan Sun Arena was announced Thursday. The national team will have a decided Connecticut flavor with more than half having ties to UConn. <br />
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Led by Huskies coach Geno Auriemma, former Huskies Sue Bird and Swin Cash (Seattle Storm), Tina Charles and Renee Montgomery (Connecticut Sun), Diana Taurasi (Phoenix Mercury) and current Husky Maya Moore will represent their country. Also playing for the national team will be Tamika Catchings (Indiana Fever), Candice Dupree (Phoenix Mercury), Sylvia Fowles (Chicago Sky), Angel McCoughtry (Atlanta Dream) and Cappie Pondexter (New York Liberty).<br />
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“This training camp is the first and only opportunity that I’m going to have the chance to be with the majority of the players that were in the last Olympics that were a part of our core group,” Auriemma said in a statement. “So whatever amount of time we have, it’s going to be used in the best way that we can. We’ll get a chance to see how they interact with each other. They’ll get a feel for me, and I’ll get a feel for them and we’ll play the game and go from there.<br />
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“I’m looking forward to having an opportunity to coach them and to get a feel for them in game situations,” Auriemma continued. “So, I’m really excited. Some of them I haven’t seen play yet, and I really haven’t had a chance to see some of the guys that I had coached before. I haven’t had a chance to be around them since they graduated, so all-in-all I think the Stars at the Sun game will be great opportunity for me, and it’s a great opportunity for them as well.” <br />
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Team USA will be in town from July 7-11, holding a training camp that includes national team members not selected for the game against the WNBA’s finest, and an exhibition against the Australian national team on the final day of its stay in eastern Connecticut. The additional team members are Seimone Augustus and Lindsey Whalen (Minnesota Lynx), Shameka Christon (Chicago Sky), Lindsey Harding (Washington Mystics), Asjha Jones and Kara Lawson (Connecticut Sun).<br />
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San Antonio’s Jayne Appel, Ebony Hoffman (Indiana Fever) and Kia Vaughn (New York Liberty) will practice with Team USA. <br />
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The team’s July 9 practice at Mohegan Sun Arena will be open to the public at 2:45 p.m.Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05465214998700990774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36909197.post-73257971474698863712010-06-21T18:36:00.000-04:002010-06-21T18:36:01.167-04:00Moore wins Broderick CupMaya Moore wins a share of the Honda-Broderick Award, given to the top female college athlete. She shares the honor with Penn State's Megan Hodge, a volleyball player.<br />
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Below is the story from the Associated Press. <br />
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LOS ANGELES — Schmoozing with President Barack Obama has become a regular occurrence for Connecticut forward Maya Moore.<br />
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Moore and her Huskies teammates met with Obama for a second straight year in May after the team won its second consecutive NCAA championship.<br />
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"We haven't lost a game since he came into office," Moore said. "He made sure we remembered that."<br />
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Moore reached another milestone Monday when she and Penn State outside hitter Megan Hodge were named winners of the Honda-Broderick Cup.<br />
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The two were surprised to learn they both earned the award, which is given to the nation's top female college athlete, during a ceremony at UCLA. It was only the second time the award has been given to two athletes in the same year. Southern California basketball standout Cheryl Miller and Florida swimmer Tracy Caulkins were co-winners in 1984.<br />
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"I wasn't really expecting it," Moore said. "You always think there's going to be one winner , but I really think it's more special when you can share it with somebody else and the fact that we both come from team sports, it's an honor."<br />
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Moore and Hodge were chosen over a third finalist, Iowa State track and field star Lisa Koll.<br />
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Moore, a three-time AP All-American was named the Final Four's most outstanding player. As a junior, she averaged 18.9 points per game and 8.9 rebounds and finished last season with 736 points, the second most in school history for a single season.<br />
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Moore's efforts helped the Huskies to an unprecedented 78 straight victories over two seasons. Named the Big East scholar athlete of the year, Moore was a Wooden Award finalist and had a 3.85 GPA.<br />
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She is the third UConn basketball player to receive the Honda-Broderick Cup, following in the footsteps of Rebecca Lobo (1995) and Jennifer Rizzotti (1996).<br />
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In four years at Penn State, Hodge amassed a 142-5 record and finished her career with 2,142 kills to become only the second player in school history with more than 2,000.<br />
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She guided the Nittany Lions to their third straight NCAA title in 2009 and second straight undefeated season. Hodge led the Big Ten and was eighth in the nation with an average of 4.67 kills per set and was second on the team with 295 digs (2.46 per set). She was named the 2009 Big Ten and Division I national player of the year.<br />
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Hodge is the first player from Penn State to earn the award. She was awed when watching a video montage that showed each previous winner since the award was first presented in 1977.<br />
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"Just to win the award is an honor and was very unexpected," Hodge said. "It means a lot to my university and family.<br />
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"This ranks right up there. I just think it's awesome for me to be grouped in that category (with the other winners) now."<br />
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Louisiana Tech track star Antoinette Cobb received the Honda Inspiration Award. After missing her sophomore season with colon cancer, Cobb returned to win four WAC titles her junior and senior years and finished her career as the seventh-best 100-meter hurdler in the country.<br />
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Concordia University setter Maggie McNamara was named the Division II athlete of the year and Bethel University track and field standout Marie Bonner was named the Division III athlete of the year.<br />
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Hodge is representing the U.S. national team in the Pan-American Cup and will play professionally in Italy this winter.<br />
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Moore will be a senior at UConn in the fall and looks forward to mentoring the Huskies' five incoming freshman.<br />
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"I'm just trying to make sure they're ready for the first day of practice right now," Moore said with a laugh. "I'm at a point in my career where I feel ready to be a senior, ready to be challenged in new way, so I'm excited."<br />
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Despite the inexperience of the team, Moore didn't rule out the possibility of a three-peat.<br />
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"Anything is possible," Moore said. "We're trying to see President Obama every year. That's the goal."Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05465214998700990774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36909197.post-53636757410974737572010-05-17T18:42:00.000-04:002010-05-17T18:42:36.335-04:00Back at the White HouseThe Huskies made their second visit in as many years to the White House on Monday. Once again, President Obama was given a jersey and an autographed ball. He said that UConn was "by far" the best team of the past year in any sport, which is quite the praise. <br />
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No word if there was a rematch in P.I.G between President Obama and Maya Moore.Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05465214998700990774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36909197.post-74170535337972435502010-05-10T20:43:00.002-04:002010-05-10T20:43:27.208-04:00Fernandes heading to TempleAccording to Rich Elliott of the Connecticut Post, Stonington High School and recent UConn grad Jacquie Fernandes will join ex Huskies assistant Tonya Cardoza's staff at Temple. <br />
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I'll hopefully have more for you later.Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05465214998700990774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36909197.post-85882003427921939632010-03-09T20:34:00.000-05:002010-03-09T20:34:04.875-05:00Early votingMy all-tournament team:<br />
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Repella, West Virginia<br />
Rushdan, Rutgers<br />
Diggins, Notre Dame<br />
Charles, UConn<br />
Moore, UConn<br />
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Most outstanding player: <br />
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Greene, UConnJoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05465214998700990774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36909197.post-69121841649587086652010-03-09T20:20:00.002-05:002010-03-09T20:20:58.354-05:00NoiseFor the first time this season, the crowd senses the Huskies need them. The response: UConn builds a five-point lead back up to 13.Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05465214998700990774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36909197.post-50284189678501030222010-03-09T20:12:00.002-05:002010-03-09T20:12:58.218-05:00Husky slumberLiz Repella knocked down a 3-pointer with 15:57 left to cut UConn's lead to six, 33-27. The Huskies have looked asleep at the wheel since late in the first half.Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05465214998700990774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36909197.post-58730535271525230772010-03-09T19:55:00.000-05:002010-03-09T19:55:51.041-05:00HalftimeThe game has slowed down to a pace beneficial to West Virginia. The Huskies still hold the lead, but Maya Moore and Tina Charles have been awful. Combined, they are 3-for-17 from the floor.Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05465214998700990774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36909197.post-72531350275886516442010-03-09T19:13:00.000-05:002010-03-09T19:13:39.374-05:00FortunateUConn is lucky that its poor shooting and decision making hasn't hurt it yet. That's because West Virginia has done nothing right.Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05465214998700990774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36909197.post-50441030428647455562010-03-09T19:03:00.002-05:002010-03-09T19:03:47.952-05:00DotyGreat applause for Caroline -- the bets reception for a Husky during intros.Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05465214998700990774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36909197.post-8240212085289858542010-03-09T19:02:00.003-05:002010-03-09T19:02:41.631-05:00FinalsThere is no suspense here, no drama and it feels like a regular season game. That's what happens when you set a record the night before. <br />
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At least there are a few more fans.Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05465214998700990774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36909197.post-53397634461318802592010-03-09T13:23:00.002-05:002010-03-09T13:23:29.810-05:00Doty clearedUConn sophomore guard Caroline Doty has been cleared to participate in tonight's Big East Tournament championship game at the XL Center.<br />
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Doty was hit in the back of the neck by an elbow during Monday's semifinal victory over Notre Dame. She left the game after laying on the court for several minutes.<br />
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Doty participated in the Huskies' morning shoot around.Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05465214998700990774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36909197.post-32766510798638525212010-03-08T19:43:00.002-05:002010-03-08T19:43:17.375-05:00Down the stretchUConn leads by 13 with 3:42 left...Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05465214998700990774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36909197.post-80019795494710329762010-03-08T19:23:00.002-05:002010-03-08T19:23:07.801-05:00Here come the HuskiesUConn has built up an 11-point lead, 44-33, with 11:10 left. Nothing is working for Notre Dame.Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05465214998700990774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36909197.post-37822982092886935682010-03-08T19:08:00.001-05:002010-03-08T19:08:59.872-05:00Quick hitVery quickly, UConn has taken an eight-point lead. Maya Moore capped it with a big 3-pointer. Huskies lead, 32-24, with 17:51 to play.Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05465214998700990774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36909197.post-27315880572773559052010-03-08T19:03:00.000-05:002010-03-08T19:03:51.934-05:00Twenty minutes to goWhat a half it has been. Top-ranked UConn was held to its fewest points in the first half since the 2007 Fresno (Calif.) Regional against LSU, but leads Notre Dame, 25-22, in the semifinals of the Big East Tournament on Monday at the XL Center.<br />
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Tina Charles has been shutdown for the most part on the offensive end, and Notre Dame has all of the momentum. Keep in mind the two earlier meetings were blowouts.Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05465214998700990774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36909197.post-20507751033414676032010-03-08T18:43:00.001-05:002010-03-08T18:43:26.045-05:00On the charge?No coincidence that the Irish call a timeout after Tina Charles scores back-to-back baskets. It's 25020 UConn with 1:21 left in the half.Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05465214998700990774noreply@blogger.com0