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A Top 10 matchup in Connecticut today as the Cardinals get ready to take on the Connecticut Huskies. The Hall of Fame Women's Showcase, which this game is a part of, is not on UConn's home floor, but it might as well be.

After a stumble to start the season, and a few early games where Louisville ended up in the win column, but definitely had some things to work on, the game plan is starting to come together for the Walz squad

Today they'll be facing an injury depleted UConn team, with only eight players expected to be active today. Notably, the Huskies are missing their lauded superstar Paige Bueckers, but also sidelined for UConn is another notable name in freshman guard Azzi Fudd, along with Nika Mühl, and Aubrey Griffin.

Even with those players out, UConn will still have the likes of Olivia Nelson-Ododa, Aaliyah Edwards, and Evina Westbrook and Dorcas Juhasz.

We'll see if "O" is back from concussion protocol yet, and if Kianna Smith continues to stay "on" with her shooting.

Should be a fun one!

--sonja--
 
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This is what I don’t like is every time we go inside no foul every time they go inside it is a foul.
 
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Geno said he as going to attack Louisville inside because of the size difference. I hope Jeff is paying attention.
 
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This is one game where I don’t think small ball is going to work. UConn is to well coached they are attacking it successfully.
 
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Jeff made a huge mistake taking Olivia out with her 3rd foul, and then compounded the mistake taking Emily out when she got her 3rd foul. 42-39 lead turned into a 45-42 deficit. Those rebound put-backs by UConn are killers.
 
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How in the world was that a double foul? Cochran was hooked and thrown to the ground. The biased announcers despite the obvious replay said it was a double foul. Most blatant thing I've ever seen. Cards haven't scored since that call.
 
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UConn is really good, but you can see why they win so many games at home …..the officiating and the media are in love with the Women Huskies based on their success, and they missed a lot of calls.
 
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Aside from Olivia missing 2, the Ladies hit those big FTs to secure the win.
 
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Is there any way to watch the replay? I got screwed over on the YouTube Disney dispute and couldn’t record it.
 
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The offense is still a bit puzzling at times. UConn’s offense is fun to watch and is very effective. Luckily they had multiple players out - different outcome if they were 100%. If this team is going to make it past the Elite 8 our posts must be more productive. If Lis/Olivia combined can give us 14/10 I think that can get the job done. But, neither are aggressive rebounders and both are missing too many close-in shots. Love seeing HVL starting to warm up; Ahlanna is stepping up and Kianna is really showing her experience and poise.
 
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I was thinking the same thing we really need the post players to do more. Engstler is doing her part but Liz and Olivia need to get better positioning for more rebounds. At 5’7” Hailey is a better rebounder than they are. Our strength is our defense and that is what will keep us in the games against better teams.

I feel sorry for Mykasa because she is always assigned to guard the teams better players. When we played sUcK she frustrated Howard and it pissed Howard off so there was some angst there from Howard. I could see it yesterday from the UConn player as well. It is hard to say what the outcome would have been with Bueckers in the game or the other players.

The other UConn players stepped up and played well especially the one that had a career high. If a regular starter was in instead of her the production might have been less. The one they really missed was Bueckers. I wouldn’t be surprised if they pair us with UConn in the tournament and Bueckers will be back and she will be frustrated by Mykasa.
 
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InstanKarma said:
Go to your ESPN app on your Firestick or your smart tv, click the watch option and you can watch there.
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Thanks! We caught the last 4.9 seconds which spoiled it but was able to watch the replay when it was posted about 45 minutes after the game was over. That was a hell of a game!
 
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KozmasAgain said:
I was thinking the same thing we really need the post players to do more. Engstler is doing her part but Liz and Olivia need to get better positioning for more rebounds. At 5’7” Hailey is a better rebounder than they are. Our strength is our defense and that is what will keep us in the games against better teams.

I feel sorry for Mykasa because she is always assigned to guard the teams better players. When we played sUcK she frustrated Howard and it pissed Howard off so there was some angst there from Howard. I could see it yesterday from the UConn player as well. It is hard to say what the outcome would have been with Bueckers in the game or the other players.

The other UConn players stepped up and played well especially the one that had a career high. If a regular starter was in instead of her the production might have been less. The one they really missed was Bueckers. I wouldn’t be surprised if they pair us with UConn in the tournament and Bueckers will be back and she will be frustrated by Mykasa.
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Why feel sorry for Mykasa? She thrives for that role of being the best defensive player. She’s 5-7 and often guards players more taller. She is the consummate unselfish player who will do whatever the team or Walz needs. The men could use one or two players like that. She knows her role.
 
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Engstler and Van Lith had 19 final quarter point and Louisville made 14 of their 16 fourth quarter free throws.

We ruined it for Geno, for Rebecca Lobo, for ESPN in Bristol CT and all those "neutral" fans on that "neutral " court

High fives all around !

Ill have a Recap later today. Had a "thing" come up.

--sonja--
 
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