For UConn it's about locking up another undefeated conference season and making sure they get that one seed in the NCAA tournament. For Rutgers it's about playing spoiler, protecting their homecourt and raising their stock for the NCAA seeding process.
The Summary: After a horrid start, the Scarlet Knight have come on strong. For awhile, it didn't seem that they were going to be playing in any post-season tournament. They started off 2-4, including getting blown out by 40 to top-ranked Duke. Then, they went on a tear, going 17-3 in their last 20 games. UConn is UConn, but no one expected them to be as good as they have been this season. Tina Charles, the #1 recruit last season, has been as good as advertised.
The Stakes: UConn already has the league title, as they are 15-0 in league play and three games ahead of Rutgers so there is no threat there, but it would be nice to run the gauntlet and almost ensure the one seed in the NCAA. Rutgers has done well in their last 20 games and have won five in a row. Coach Stringer knows if she can get the upset than she can get a higher tourney seed. UConn is 26-2 overall, with losses to Tennessee and UNC. Rutgers is 19-7 overall and 12-3 in the conference.
The Series: UConn won earlier this seasonin Storrs, 60-50, but Rutgers has won two of the last three meetings. UConn leads the overall series 19-4.
The Say: If Matee Ajavon plays like she did against their last opponent, Notre Dame, Rutgers might be able to pull off the upset. UConn is good, but this isn't UConn of old and I believe we will see them get upset in Rutgers tonight. Final Word: Rutgers pulls off the upset in a thriller!
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