UConn Advances to Maui Final
Connecticut continued to show that they are a team that is going to be near the top all season, not that it is a surprise to anyone. Last night, they used a late surge to overcome a 3-pt 2nd half defecit to defeat Arizona in the Maui Classic, 79-70. Rudy Gay did not show us the consistency we have been looking for, following up a brilliant effort with a clunked (6 pts 5 reb, 5 TO on 2-10 FG's), but nearly everyone else stepped up for Connecticut as Denham Brown led the way with 17 pts, followed by Craig Austrie's perfect shooting night, 4-4 from the floor and 6-6 from the line for 15 pts. Hilton Armstrong added 14 pts and 8 rebounds and Josh Boone and Rashad Anderson each added 10. Connecticut made 30-35 free throws, outscoring Arizona from the line 30-12. Here is the Hartforf Courant's game article: UConn 79 Arizona 70.
Connecticut plays for the Maui title tonight against Gonzaga. Both teams are without key cogs in the machine, we all know Marcis Williams is out for UConn, at Ganzaga, they are without defensive-ace Erroll Knight, who is injured. Playing 3 games in 3 days is never easy, add to the fact that Gonzaga played a 3-OT classic last night with Michigan St and it would be no surprise to see Gonzaga tire against the constant running of UConn, who has an edge on depth. But, it is another chance to see Adam Morrison play, and he is a treat to watch. Hopefully, we see the A-game of Rudy Gay as well.
Ed Daigneault of the Waterbury Republican-American has a Huskies notebook and looked at the lift UConn got from freshmen forward Jeff Adrien in their game against Arkansas: Adrien Provides UConn a Lift. Gavin Keefe also has a game story for the New London Day on Connecticut and Arizona after the long wait to play: Waiting Game. The 14 pts last night from Hilton Armstrong was a career high.
Neil Ostrout of the Connecticut Post also has the game story from Maui: UConn Advances to Final. And, here is the AP Game article from Fox Sports: UConn Shuts down 'Zona for Key Stretches.
The trip to Hawaii also allowed UConn to Soak Up the Culture.
Connecticut plays for the Maui title tonight against Gonzaga. Both teams are without key cogs in the machine, we all know Marcis Williams is out for UConn, at Ganzaga, they are without defensive-ace Erroll Knight, who is injured. Playing 3 games in 3 days is never easy, add to the fact that Gonzaga played a 3-OT classic last night with Michigan St and it would be no surprise to see Gonzaga tire against the constant running of UConn, who has an edge on depth. But, it is another chance to see Adam Morrison play, and he is a treat to watch. Hopefully, we see the A-game of Rudy Gay as well.
Ed Daigneault of the Waterbury Republican-American has a Huskies notebook and looked at the lift UConn got from freshmen forward Jeff Adrien in their game against Arkansas: Adrien Provides UConn a Lift. Gavin Keefe also has a game story for the New London Day on Connecticut and Arizona after the long wait to play: Waiting Game. The 14 pts last night from Hilton Armstrong was a career high.
Neil Ostrout of the Connecticut Post also has the game story from Maui: UConn Advances to Final. And, here is the AP Game article from Fox Sports: UConn Shuts down 'Zona for Key Stretches.
The trip to Hawaii also allowed UConn to Soak Up the Culture.
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