A news by yahoofreeshop:In the early season showdown with number 2 Baylor Tuesday meant little when it comes to painting. UConn All-American Maya Moore was quick to point out that from the title game.
But the fact that Moore also noted that due to the competitive nature of her and her teammates won the game certainly has value.
Moore, a game-high 30 points, seven rebounds and six steals to lead Huskies to a thrilling 65-64 victory over the Lady Bears to a tip-off 12628 State Farm Classic at XL Center. Freshman Bria Hartley scored eight points in the final 3:56, including two 3-pointers to help UConn to overcome an eight-point deficit.
Huskies (2-0) extended its Division I-record winning streak to 80 games in a row. They have not lost a 82-73 loss to Stanford in the national semifinals in Tampa, Fla., April 6, 2008, a period of 954 days.
UConn is eight wins from tying record of 88 set by UCLA men’s basketball team (1971-74).
UConn 2012 recruiting goal Breanna Stewart and Morgan Tuck was sitting in the front row behind the team bench.
Tiffany Hayes added 16 points, four rebounds and four assists for the Huskies. Hartley finished nine points, four rebounds and three transfers.
Huskies shot only 33.3 percent from the field. Samarie Walker four points, seven rebounds and Stephanie Dolson each contaminated.
All-American center Brittney Griner had 19 points, seven rebounds and nine blocks to lead Baylor 3-1. She was held scoreless in the area 21:47.
Odyssey Sims freshman finished with 17 points and six rebounds. Kimetria Hayden had 15 points.
Lady Bears committed 24 turnovers.
The game was a rematch 70/50 victory for UConn in the national semifinal in San Antonio last April 4. Huskies improved 13.2 all the time in games between the top two countries place teams, including 10-1, when they estimated number 1........
