Iowa fan here. First of all Mika played the best defense on Caitlin I’ve seen all year. Second. paige is a class act and I hope she wins the championship next year.

@profkeenan

2 ай бұрын

She will!

@stormyweather9917

2 ай бұрын

Who's. Mika???

@unmuzzled7795

2 ай бұрын

I love Iowans of all kinds. I especially love a graceful fan like you who acknowledges the greatness of UConn. All of this is transformational for women's sports. I'm happy we were able to see and appreciate a great game and two great opponents. Most of all, I thank you for your civility. Sports in general needs more people like you

It's a team game and EVERY woman that stepped on the court to play for the UCONN University played with their heart and soul , then left all they had on the court. Geno is a GREAT coach and he and his players are humble, know how to take responsibility for their actions. Love this team, the coach . Go UCONN!!

Iowa Hawkeye alum here. I have big respect for UConn and the program they have created. Coach Auriemma recruits and moulds outstanding young women who exhibit the ideals of sportsmanship. They made no excuses, held themselves accountable for the loss and maintained their camraderie.

@GeraldThompson-iu8ks

2 ай бұрын

Congratulations but if the girls played like the mens team they would've blown them out had them on the ropes but can't finish that's why they lost Iowa not beating South Carolina

@bobbear4437

2 ай бұрын

@@GeraldThompson-iu8ks no team has ever gotten this far with 6 players hurt, out for the season!

@Kevin-tr6js

2 ай бұрын

@@GeraldThompson-iu8ks Men's basketball has nothing to do with what the UCONN and Iowa women's teams did or didn't do.

@thestigisme2349

2 ай бұрын

@GeraldThompson-iu8ks Well, good thing the girls aren't the men's team, right?

@GeraldThompson-iu8ks

2 ай бұрын

@@thestigisme2349 The ball out top so I'm not responding to u no more bc your ass probably not a baller

Nika and Aaliyah were the 2 constants on the team during 4 years of uncertainty with covid and all the injuries. Both put their names in the uconn record books. 4 sweet 16s, 3 final 4s, 1 championship game. They can leave proud of what they’ve done

@bernardriggs2079

2 ай бұрын

I thought Aliyah got outplayed tonight by Stuelke

@dougf9900

2 ай бұрын

@@bernardriggs2079 Neither Paige or Aaliyah had outstanding games, just average for them.

The girl who guarded Caitlan all game deserves a medal..great effort on her part. picking her up 94 ft all game, i was exhausted watching her

@evilsimeon

2 ай бұрын

That was Nika Muhl and she was amazing.

@firesnake2

2 ай бұрын

Agreed player of the game

What a classy bunch of ladies! Hold your heads high! The love for your teammates & coaching staff is powerful. Lifelong memories!

Mad respect to UCONN. Thank you for being so respectful. You are true roll models for everyone

As an Iowa fan, I was amazed at the play of Nika, I've never seen such a performance. I thought Gabby Marshall did a great job also defending against Paige. What stands out to me is the Class of the ladies on both UConn and Iowa. The other teams in the nation should take note and learn from them. No wonder the viewership has taken off. The nation loves them.

Mad RESPECT for UCONN. NIKA did one incredible job defending against Caitlin Clark . The whole team plays with love and respect for each other and for their coaching staff . What a great game. I can only imagine what could have been if that last shot was allowed. 😢🎉🎉🎉🎉❤.UCONN NATION.

@MyHomeSchoolLife

2 ай бұрын

It was a great game! I was on the edge of my seat the whole game. And it was down to the second. It was crazy

@paularnold1641

2 ай бұрын

agree 100%

@elenatate9743

2 ай бұрын

Mad respect!❤

@jamietownsend7253

2 ай бұрын

You got beat. And Iowa had an off night.

@kremmons12

2 ай бұрын

And paige bueckers also had a bit of an off night​@@jamietownsend7253

Love how the players refused to play victim! “Players play the game” - PB. Great leader for 2024-25!

@christinethomas1029

2 ай бұрын

Yes! That stood out to me too!

@EliteSports217

2 ай бұрын

And it was a horrible call.

@candeelady

2 ай бұрын

Unlike other teams that have players that play the victim

@BearsEatBeetz

2 ай бұрын

@@EliteSports217it was the correct call.

@edwardsullivan5481

2 ай бұрын

@@EliteSports217 Big UConn fan, but I watched it numerous times & it was a classic call. Both body movement and arm extension to try a d block the path.

Nika had an awesome game. She deserves a lot of the credit. Iowa fan here. That team would blow everyone out if everyone was healthy. Something for him to look forward to next year.

@stormyweather9917

2 ай бұрын

lol. Who's Mule???

With everything this team was up against, they greatly exceeded my expectations. What a tremendous season. And as always they act with class and handle adversity with honor, dignity and grace. Awesome job, Huskies!

I love this coach.. and this team. I am a coach.. always a pleasure to watch a real basketball team.

@SKeletor99999

2 ай бұрын

Geno is a huge cry baby

@BigBoyClippiesEh

2 ай бұрын

@@SKeletor99999who pissed in your cornflakes lmao Geno is a legend

So impressed by the UCONN ladies! No other team could have made the Final Four after losing 6 players to injury!!! That's an a incredible year, regardless of the outcome! UCONN's time to win the women's national championship again is coming. Mark my words!

Nika she left it all on the basketball floor. She has a heart of a champion.

Anyone notice how the slimy media stayed on the one call... But these ladies were mature enough to answer correctly like 3 times in a row.. 🤔

@psalmsurfer1

2 ай бұрын

I mean ofc they are gonna stay on that call..it decided the game and the media are gonna run with something like that lol

@MatthewGuynn-ki8rn

2 ай бұрын

@@psalmsurfer1 one call doesn't decide the game.. the girls even said that..

@plainsman

2 ай бұрын

This morning on ESPN Rebecca Lobo declared it certainly was a foul and that while unfortunate for UConn, it should have been called.

@psalmsurfer1

2 ай бұрын

@@MatthewGuynn-ki8rn in general yeah ofc one call doesnt decide the game genius but in this case the media certainly thought it did...taking away that final possession was huge for IOWA hence a game decider and I am an IOWA fan sir but I also look at hoops objectively

@MatthewGuynn-ki8rn

2 ай бұрын

@@psalmsurfer1 so... Thanks for acknowledging my genuis comment was correct 💁 I guess.

Congratulations UCONN. What a great season and as a fan for 30+ years, thank you.

Great job Nika…. You girls have a lot to be proud of.!!

Hawkeye fan here. These three UCONN players are outstanding representatives for their school and women’s collegiate basketball, as well as great players. This coach and his players will always be a strength in women’s basketball.

Anyone who listened to all of this video who may have had thoughts that the UCONN 'condition' wasn't something special now fully understands it is. For those who have followed the team for many years can see a similarity in most of them. Star players who come to UCONN with a history of huge successes behind them find out quickly there will be a lot more expected of them than just scoring. Geno and his staff create a feeling of family to newcomers and with that comes constructive criticism which they will eventually grow to appreciate. Geno ('coach') always wants his players to perform at a high level he expects them to and if someone is falling short he will try to find out the reasons why. It has more to do than playing basketball, it has more to do about being truthful to one's self and facing challenges which can be overcome with hard work and initiative. He has their back and for four years he has welcomed them into 'his home' and will try to cultivate how they do things, on and off the court, which will make them people we will be proud of. The UCONN experience is very special and listening to this video told you how much each one of them cares deeply about each other and how proudly they will wear the UCONN colors in their life after their time in Storrs, Ct.

This beautiful team makes me proud. They are the epitome of young women of character and excellence in every way. God bless them all.

Amazing players! A lot of grace and humility after a loss

Any one notice the difference between this vs LSU presser. Mad respect to these ladies. Nika! Your awesome. Nobody has handled CC that way.

@psalmsurfer1

2 ай бұрын

what was the difference?

@sarahphillips8987

2 ай бұрын

Well for one, no one in the media asked Geno any gotcha questions about his team missing being on the court for the anthem. Not sure what point you are trying to make here, but I watched both post-game pressers (LSU and UConn) after losing to Iowa and imo all players and coaches involved handled themselves with class (despite whatever narrative the media wants to spin about LSU).

Nika is an elite lockdown defender. She 🔒 up Caitlin Clark for the most part.

@beauburrell3318

2 ай бұрын

Caitlin missed open shots everywhere, it was truly just a cold night for her. Though I agree the UCONN guard did a good job defensively. Caitlin certainly wouldn't have scored in the high thirties or forty something points with that defense. It was not just Nika, the all around collective defense was good.

@armathis2647

2 ай бұрын

@@beauburrell3318 True Caitlin did miss a lot of wide open shots but Nika made her work really hard to get open to get clean looks.

@cubfan747

2 ай бұрын

That was awesome two of the best defensive performances for the ages, Nika on Caitlin and Gabbie locking down Paige!

@beauburrell3318

2 ай бұрын

​@@cubfan747, Caitlin & Paige looked befuddled they were missing so much, though more Caitlin because Iowa was getting dominated in the first half. Great defense on both sides!

Much respect to the UConn team, played their hearts out defensively against the best offensive team in the country. Bright future with those freshman.

No worries keep your heads up UConn women I know for a fact you all will make it to the Championship next year...I promise you all your hardworking and coaches will get you there while another won't be there, great overall season, Go UConn!

Always class acts! We are proud of how far you went! Remarkable

UConn style; great on and off the court. Even in the defeat against Notre Dame we could see the seeds for a brilliant run. Final 8 and then everything was possible. Well done girls, and kudos to Geno, CD and all the staff for creating a healthy environment

Classy answers from these girls. The media should take notes from these girls. The reporters trying to stir things up.

UCONN Women College Basketball, my favorite college sports team and basketball coaching staff. I hope Geno will be around for when my granddaughter is ready for college. Congratulations to you ladies and the complete program, can’t wait to see you next year.❤

@stormyweather9917

2 ай бұрын

Who's Gino???

@nabelmartinez8086

2 ай бұрын

@@stormyweather9917 sorry, please replace the i for an e and you will find out who the best college basketball coach is🥰🥰🥰

@nabelmartinez8086

2 ай бұрын

@@stormyweather9917sorry, please replace the i for an e and you will find out who the best college basketball coach is😍😍😍😍

What Nika said about Aaliyah was the sweetest

You all played exceedingly well. It has been a great season & I am looking forward to next year. A Edwards much luck in the WNBA. I ❤ these Huskies!!!

Every UConn and Iowa player earns the respect they get. I wanted Iowa to win but have never felt so bad for the losing team after wanting them to lose. I almost feel guilty.

Classy and highly talented young Ladies! UConn should be very proud.

Classy young ladies...absolute respect for them.

Still have my respect ladies. Love this team ❤

Gino is coach of the year. No one else could've produced as much with this team.

@D-w-x43

2 ай бұрын

Def not! He’s a bitter old man that always has something slick to say

@deeray2311

2 ай бұрын

Not true, Lisa Bluder out coached him. Uconn has a better decorated roster.

@thomasmersman7313

2 ай бұрын

To me a final four is nothing to ashamed of Paige buekerscoming back from a serious knee injury vis so uneeal

@Terrathrax

2 ай бұрын

@@D-w-x43 Slick to say? What does that even mean?

@bbwolfe6144

2 ай бұрын

not like UCONN doesn't get the best recruiting class most every year, even going out of the country to make sure they have the best. Give me a break. Let's see Geno take a team to the final four with all the players coming from Connecticut. I thought Geno was classless during his postgame interview. The call wasn't the first time an elbow was thrown during that game by a UCONN player either. Not only was the call correct, I was surprised it wasn't checked for flagrant.

"Players play!" Big fan of this talented player. Can't wait to see Bueckers in the WNBA!

@BigBoyClippiesEh

2 ай бұрын

She’s gunna be DPOY calling it

My favorite team. "We put ourselves in a position to win a game we that we probably had no business being in given the circumstances." Four DI teams played in the Final Four, 356 did not.

What a game, this uconn team is matured by decades and extreme credit to the coaching staff for creating that culture. These athletes are super impressive on and off the court. The amount of attention and love they have brought to this game will be remembered for a long long time. Congrats to Uconn, the fans, the students, everyone who loves basketball. Changed the whole industry of this game in the most positive way possible.

Handled a tough loss with class and no excuses. LSU can't say the same. No victim mentality

All respect for UConn players and staff thx for showing the crowd a heck of a game.

Shout out to Coach Auriemma and U Conn team. THAT'S how to run a first class team and hold your players to high standards. Here's to a great next season and hope you play LSU for a title game. Go show LSU Coaches and players the meaning of sportsmanship and class!! Well done

@bbwolfe6144

2 ай бұрын

not like UCONN doesn't get the best recruiting class most every year, even going out of the country to make sure they have the best. Give me a break. Let's see Geno take a team to the final four with all the players coming from Connecticut. I thought Geno was classless during his postgame interview. The call wasn't the first time an elbow was thrown during that game by a UCONN player either. Not only was the call correct, I was surprised it wasn't checked for flagrant.

GO HUSKIES! Love you all, the entire team, you guys played your hearts out. Love watching the games you guys play. I'm just so lucky to have been a part of this team as a fan since Sue Bird. Thank you, thank you, thank you to you all.

Now thats class, what a difference between their post game interview vs LSU postgame interview.

The players on UCONN feel down for not winning but they should not have even been this far into the playoffs based on not having half of their team able to play. From my perspective they had a very successful season. I am not sure any other team could have gotten this far with the same amount obstacles to overcome. Additionally a great great job by Geno, Chris and the rest of the couching staff.

@bbwolfe6144

2 ай бұрын

not like UCONN doesn't get the best recruiting class most every year, even going out of the country to make sure they have the best. Give me a break. Let's see Geno take a team to the final four with all the players coming from Connecticut. I thought Geno was classless during his postgame interview. The call wasn't the first time an elbow was thrown during that game by a UCONN player either. Not only was the call correct, I was surprised it wasn't checked for flagrant.

@mark-vk1hb

2 ай бұрын

​​@@bbwolfe6144: your a fool

@jimmiesmith5590

Ай бұрын

​@@bbwolfe6144Sthu! 🤦‍♂️

As an alumni, UCONN is always my champion. Go huskies!

So proud of you all! You are amazing players

They achieved more this year given the major injuries they have had - especially with 5 all very good players out, including Azzi who was also a no. 1 pick like Paige - than anyone really had a right to expect. Relative to what they had available, reaching the Final Four this year was a tougher road than other years when they were undefeated IMO. It's always tough to lose but they should ALL be proud! That call at the end should not ever be made with seconds to go (LeBron and others agree), but even so a final shot is no guarantee of the win. But they played Iowa even at least (Caitlin Clark and all) and that's a great accomplishment. For next year, they have two freshmen in Ashlyn and KK who are really good and now seasoned vets. Plus if Azzi and the others come back heathy, with Paige, should be in good shape.

I hope Bueckers hit the gym and put on like 10 lbs on off season. She'll be unstoppable. Great season 👏 respect

@MauriceMamba

2 ай бұрын

She’s listed as 5 feet 11. But really , she’s only 5 feet 10. And it’s woman’s Basketball. She don’t need to be that physical. The reps will only call more fouls on her. More weight will only slow her down. She just flat out had a bad Game against Iowa . She barely scored any 2nd half points for UConn . Star players have to show up in Big Games. One bad Game can cost any team a Game if there Stars don’t show up.

@user-ry5ht6qu3c

2 ай бұрын

You have to keep in mind she had major injuries. So putting on more weight could possibly hurt her mobility.

@avidadolares

2 ай бұрын

Huh? You think its her weight that is holding her back? HAHAHA! smh

@kathleenbahe6816

2 ай бұрын

She got them there all yar! Talk about the double teaming on her, and by the way the fouling too.​@MauriceMamba

UCONN players, coaches and staff were amazing. For me, I don't think our team could beat SC. I didn't want to see that. After the USC game, the joy the team expressed was for me the best that we could get and it was a beautiful thing.

@crod038

2 ай бұрын

I was rooting for UCONN all the way and do believe that screen call was bogus. Iowa played great .. wish them luck against SC. Don't think UConn nor Iowa would win against the Gamecocks.

@realtalk423

2 ай бұрын

@lindsaymathews5127 So you are hoping Iowa beat South Carolina, if so why?

@phillhendricks745

2 ай бұрын

Any of these teams can win on any given night. Geno is such a fantastic genius coach that you could never rule him out of any game.

Only one thing to say is NIKA MUHL is a super star.

We lost half the team an still made it this far... we will win it all next year when at full Strength

As great as all of the other three teams are, specifically S.C., there is a reason UCONN has been THE STANDARD for Women's Basketball.

Amazing game .. amazing coach.. amazing players

Overcame challenges with injuries to make it to final four. Great team all heart. Gracious in victory and gracious in defeat. These girls left it all out there. Not easy to get to final four people often overlook that due to the success of uconn women. Paige back next year plus rest of team besides Edward's and muhl. They should be good. I'm proud of this team go Uconn. Both men's and women team in final four this year. Successful season Successful program.

Uconns surprising season . Congratulations girls . Congrats coach , did a hell of a job this year . The NCAA wanted Iowa to win . Bad call at the end

As an Iowa fan, I'm happy we got the win, and I definitely think UConn is a great team that deserves all the respect. Best of luck to them next year, Paige and Aaliyah are beasts!

Only thing about Marchness , everybody sad except the Champions. Unpopular opinion but this is Geno finest coaching job since I’ve followed his coaching work .

You girls are amazing. Your life is far from over. Family for life, what a fantastic way to look at your team and life.

Uconn is all class. Great squad, very limited depth. Great coaching as well.

Lot of respect for you ladies great job and Aaliyah,Nika may journey continue to be great and to the of rest of Uconn great job see next season lot's of love ❤❤❤❤❤❤

I am a Hawk fan but I thought you ladies played your hearts out and you all should be proud of your season !!!!!!!!!

I am a big CC and Iowa fan but I have to say after watching this press conference I have mad respect for the UConn team and their coach! What a huge contrast to the press conference with the LSU team, no whining or excuse making. This is one of those times when it really is true that it's too bad one of these great teams had to lose! I'd say in the court of public opinion that Iowa and UConn, no matter what happens, are the 2 classiest teams in the tournement!

Aaliyah, CT fans LOVE and appreciate you!! All year you have been amazing getting the team to the Final 4 both on and off the court. Hold your head high as you deserve much accolades! You are such a positive role model! Wishing you all the best in the future.

❤ great class!!! Hope to see these ladies next year 🙏 💕

As always these Huskies comport themselves as you would hope your student athletes should. Kudos to them (and to Chris Dailey in the background)!

Paige got a great attitude

@TaiyouArt

2 ай бұрын

She Spoke the truth. Didn’t put them away in the second q when they had them on the ropes. Refs will alwaysssss make questionable calls either way.

UConn, I've been rocking with you all the entire season and I truly wanted the team to handle that "situation", but you all played an amazing game all the same! ❤ you guys and 🙏 you find peace because few can do what your team accomplished😊🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉!!!

What a amazing season

Class acts all around especially at that age. Geno is the GOAT, what a culture created, bravo to the whole team.

Respect to them not blaming Loss well played and they well coached

Heads HIGH girls ❤ GREAT GAME … Kudos to Iowa The officiating needs to be better

Well Done TEAM, Well Done

Hold your heads up high because you went all this way. In life we always say what if.

*how could u not love these girls.*

Stop focusing on one play...Paige is right...there are so many other opportunities on both sides to make or miss a shot. No team ever gets 100% perfect calls. Same for Iowa.

Tremendous respect and honor to the team and coach.... They are honorable in winning and even in the loss. They're all class!❤

You can’t make this game about one play … there were plenty of opportunities to win like Paige said class act

She shoots so quick off the dribble and excellent drbbler and passing. She jas the whole package.

Been a UCONN HUSKIES women's college basketball 🏀 team fan since 1995, and and while the Lady Huskies were denied the opportunity to go to the championship 🏆 game, I am very happy they went the distance during this past season. Thank-you UCONN WOMEN, GO UCONN!

After watching my team lose last night on a BS call, Just heard that Uconn just got the #1 recruit - Welcome to Uconn Sarah Strong....Go huskies...PS....SC will demolish Iowa if they follow the defensive plan that Uconn had..

@stormyweather9917

2 ай бұрын

Hi Yes, I'm happy / excited too having Sarah coming to UCONN!

PAGE HAS CLASS. THE PRESS SUCKS!

Huge Respect for Coach Geno!!! Yet you do deserve to be there!!! Outsiders might call it… “Lucky” Simply because of all this Team has… “Overcome” To Get To That Point!!! I think it’s a Great Job of Coaching!!! It’s a Great Job of these Players Performing!!! Obstacles were created that make folks say You’re Lucky to be There!!! UConn is Not Lucky… UConn is Good!!! With a… Humble Coach!!! Great Season!!! Spurs Up☝️ Go Gamecocks!!! 👍🏀🏆

@Aesthetics87

2 ай бұрын

Wow buddy nice poem

Lot of respect for how these girls handled this. No complaining, playing victim, just looking with in. Great role models right here

I'm not a uconn fan, but they will be very good next yr. They are loaded next yr with all the players coming back. Page will win that championship.

respect to Paige for keeping it a buck on the final possession..takes grit and humility to not make excuses when your team takes an L

box score: Iowa: 10-14 freethrows UConn: 3-4 freethrows Iowa: 9 fouls UConn: 18 fouls To the Iowa fans who came here to congratulate UConn and recognize the class of these young ladies - kudos to you, best wishes for a great game on Sunday!

Nika’s defense is ridiculous and can’t wait to see her in the wnba. Keep your head up ❤

I have mad respect for Geno, but the 2020 recruiting class had one flaw. I think Geno didn’t realize at the time how much Dawn Staley would have on recruiting and her ability to stack talent and create depth would be at this level. Saying that he should have recruited Paige and Caitlyn. Caitlyn wanted to be a Husky but wasn’t recruited. Bro Paige Buckets and Caitlyn Clutch on the same team with Geno coaching? From Freshman to Seniors they would have been HELL even for Carolina.Good game ladies thank yall for giving us a few hours to escape the daily pressure of life. We as men want to see yall grow and become just a big as the men’s game on every level. We wanna be able to watch live sports 24/7 that’s why they created ESPN.

Geno is a Great Coach = Better than John Wooden from UCLA - back many years ago. Geno Might be better than Bob Knight - But thats a toss up i think

Great job by this team i just love em...I hated to see a game like this have a call like that in the last 10 seconds but it is what it is...I will certainly be cheering the Huskies on again next year.

This is a Class Team !!! UCONN

Much respect for a damaged UCONN to hang in there with Iowa for the full 40. No respect for the press hounds looking to grind controversy.

Can we ask why they didn’t go after the 2nd foul throw to get the rebound? There was 3.9 seconds left on the clock ..

Not sure why Uconn didnt set better screens to open Paige shots. Paige is the best player. Paige is the best representation of sportmanship. Thx Buckets !!

The talk and respect in this comment section(especially from Iowa fans chiming in) is WAY different than the LSU game. The going out of their to speak respectfully of the other players. Some things are so blatant and transparent.

@codyf3483

2 ай бұрын

nobody likes LSU that’s why

@DrShake-wy1dg

2 ай бұрын

@@codyf3483 And it's 95% racism & bigotry, and double standards

Class acts!

UCONN had a 12 point lead. They needed to hang onto some of that into the close. One lame call at the end wouldn't have made any difference.

Kudoos to the maturity of these players.