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Originally Posted by Big Ro

I was disappointed that Butler lost and how poorly they shot the ball, but I still thought it was a good game. I like defensive struggles. Butler and UConn both played outstanding defense and displayed, IMHO, a mental toughness. I guess you could argue, as did one of the commentators, that Butler going to the zone late was waving the white flag. I don't see it. The coach had to do something. Maybe not the right something in his eyes but it's debatable. Had Butler hit even 50% from the field I think they might have won. So, I think they played well except for shooting the ball, which is, of course, critical. They were dismal. I think worst ever. Shooting can be psychological. I kept thinking that the law of averages would catch up and they would get a string of buckets to make it close. It's absoltuely phenomenal that it didn't happen. Butler can't really complain though. They got so many good looks and shots right under the basket. So, in my mind, they did break down the UConn defense but failed to capitalize in a spectacular way. My two cents. Congrats to UConn.