NCAA WBB Week 3 Sunday Postgame

UConn Gets Final Four Revenge Against Notre Dame

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SOUTH BEND, Ind.- No. 2 UConn’s mouth wiped out the bitter taste from its mouth, as the Huskies got an 89-71 Final Four revenge against No. 1 Notre Dame in the Jimmy V. Classic.

The Fighting Irish led 4-2 at the 8:18 mark of the first quarter after a jumper by Arike Ogunbowale. The two teams were tied three times in the first four minutes of the first quarter. After a shot made by Christyn Williams at the 6:39 mark, UConn began its run and never trailed Notre Dame for the rest of the game. At halftime, The Huskies took a 44-41 lead over the Fighting Irish.

In the second half, UConn scored 21 points in the third quarter and 24 points in the fourth quarter. The biggest obstacle throughout the game was foul trouble for both teams. UConn’s Napheesa Collier, Katie Lou Samuelson and Olivia Nelson-Ododa each had four fouls. Notre Dame’s Jessica Shepard, Marina Mabrey and Arike Ogunbowale also had four fouls. Ogunbowale was hit with a technical foul at the 4:23 due to different opinions about the call on the floor between her and UConn Head Coach Geno Auriemma. Williams led UConn to victory with 28 points. Collier had 16 points and 15 rebounds. Samuelson struggled in the first half, but she tallied 15 points in the second half. Crystal Dangerfield had 13 points while Megan Walker had 12 points. The Huskies are now 7-0 on the season. UConn leads Notre Dame 36-12 in the all-time series.

Notre Dame loses its first game of the season and drops to 7-1 overall. Jackie Young led the Fighting Irish with 18 points. The four other starters also finished the game in double figures (Arike Ogunbowale (17), Jessica Shepard (13), Marina Mabrey (11), Brianna Turner (10). Ogunbowale also grabbed 10 rebounds in the game.

Game Stat Leaders

UConn

Points: Christyn Williams (28)

Rebounds: Napheesa Collier (15)

Assists: Katie Lou Samuelson (6)

Steals: Napheesa Collier (1), Katie Lou Samuelson (1), Crystal Dangerfield (1)

Blocks: Napheesa Collier (3)

Notre Dame

Points: Jackie Young (18)

Rebounds: Arike Ogunbowale (10)

Assists: Arike Ogunbowale (5)

Steals: Brianna Turner (1)

Blocks: Brianna Turner (4)

Player Achievements

UConn

•         Christyn Williams recorded a career high of 28 points.

Notre Dame

•         Brianna Turner’s four blocks matched a season high.
•         Arike Ogunbowale recorded her first double-double of the season and fifth overall in her career.

Up Next

•         UConn will travel to play Saint Louis on Tuesday at 7 p.m. The Huskies will then return home to host Seton Hall on Saturday at 1 p.m.
•         Notre Dame will host Toledo on Saturday at 1 p.m.

Baylor Knocks Off South Carolina to Remain Undefeated

COLUMBIA, S.C.- No. 4 Baylor knocked off No. 18 South Carolina 94-69 in the SEC/BIG 12 Challenge. This was the first time the Lady Bears and Gamecocks have ever met in a game. Baylor lead South Carolina 32-12

after one quarter. All five starters and two bench players contributed to the first quarter lead (Chloe Jackson (8), Kalani Brown (7), Juicy Landrum (6), Didi Richards (4), Moon Ursin (3), Lauren Cox (2), Aquira DeCosta (2)). The 94 points scored by the Lady Bears were also the most points the Gamecocks has given up in a game this season. This statistic is also tied with the most allowed points by South Carolina as a team overall. Baylor stays undefeated with a record of 7-0. Brown led the way with 22 points while Chloe Jackson had 19 points. Juicy Landrum added 15 points, and Lauren Cox contributed 10 points.

South Carolina drops to 4-4 overall on the season. The Gamecocks were led by Te’a Cooper, who finished the game in double figures with 16 points. Alexis Jennings and Lele Grissett combined for 22 points. Grissett also finished in double figures with 10 rebounds. Tyasha Harris scored 10 points overall.

Game Stat Leaders

Baylor

Points: Kalani Brown (22)

Rebounds: Kalani Brown (9)

Assists: Chloe Jackson (7)

Steals: Didi Richards (3)

Blocks: Lauren Cox (2), Kalani Brown (2)

South Carolina

Points: Te’a Cooper (16)

Rebounds: Lele Grissett (10)

Assists: Tyasha Harris (4)

Steals: Tyasha Harris (2)

Blocks: Lele Grissett (1), Nelly Perry (1), Bianca Cuevas-Moore (1)

Player Achievements

South Carolina

•         Te’a Cooper has been the leading scorer for five games this season.
•         Tyasha Harris scored in double figures for the third time, this season.
•        Lele Grissett recorded her second double-double of the season.

Up Next

•         Baylor will have the rest of the week off before hosting Morehead State on December 12 at 12 p.m. The Bears’ last game before Christmas break will be at Stanford on December 15 at 2 p.m.
•        South Carolina will host Appalachian State on Wednesday at 7 p.m. and play at Duke on Sunday at 2 p.m.
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