UConn forward Aaliyah Edwards (3) drives to the basket against Seton Hall forward Skylar Treadwell during the second half of an NCAA basketball game on Tuesday, Dec.15, 2020, in South Orange, N.J . "Today was just another example of it. She was named the MVP in the Basketball Hall of Fame Women's Showcase against FSU. Aaliyah Edwards has next and she's ahead of schedule. The sophomore has been emulating her idol Kobe Bryants clutch nature in the Huskies last two wins. 5 UConn trailed Butler by nine points early, but by the end of the Saturday's game, coach Geno Auriemma was dancing on the sideline. When the time comes, when you need me to make a big play, Ill make a big play.. She wears purple and yellow braids to pay homage to the Los Angeles Lakers and Kobe Bryant. As a freshman in February 2021, she came off the bench and recorded eight points, five rebounds two assists, one steal and one block in 35 minutes of UConn's 63-59 overtime win in Storrs. In her mind, Edwards is just honoring her idol, Kobe Bryant. While Edwards always wanted to be like Bryant, Relentless showed her how to do so. There's so much that I think she can accomplish with us," Thomaidis said. UConn forward Aaliyah Edwards, right, makes a shot as DePaul guard Darrione Rogers tries to block her during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, in Chicago. Jan 11, 2023; Elmont, New York, USA; UConn Huskies forward Aaliyah Edwards (3) drives past St. John's Red Storm guard Jayla Everett (4) for a layup in the first quarter at UBS Arena. So if we can get the guard play that were getting and then we get that, you know, that bodes pretty well for us.. She comes to Connecticut after growing up and working all along the West Coast, including stops at The Seattle Times and The Orange County Register. Edwards made a layup to make . 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As a Freshman (2020-21): Appeared in 24games with six starts shot 9-for-11 for 18 points vs. Iowa (3/27) notched 19 points vs. Syracuse (3/23) posted 17 points and 12 rebounds vs. High Point (3/21) scored 16 points and added eight rebounds vs. Marquette (3/1) posted season highs with 24 points and 14 rebounds at Butler (2/27) notched first career double-double with 16 points and 11 rebounds at Xavier (2/20) scored 10 points at St. John's (2/17) notched 11 points andseven rebounds vs. Seton Hall (2/10) posted 11 points on 4-for-4 shooting at Marquette (2/5) scored season-high 22 points and added nine rebounds vs. St. John's (2/3) scored 10 points at DePaul (1/31) made first career start and notched 10 points and seven rebounds vs. Providence (1/9) scored 11 points vs. DePaul (12/29) and Xavier (12/19) tallied17 points and eight rebounds at Seton Hall (12/15) .., made collegiate debut vs. UMass Lowell (12/12), scoring eight points on 4-for-4 shooting. Aubrey Griffin and Lou Lopez Senechal each had 17 points for the short-handed Huskies (17-2, 10-0 Big East), who have won 10 in a row. No matter how much you spend, its hard to get the "real" look unless its just that (growing out of your scalp). Edwards has won silver at the 2017 FIBA Under-16 Women's Americas Championship as part of the junior team, and then silver with the senior team at the 2019 FIBA Women's AmeriCup. Sie knnen Ihre Einstellungen jederzeit ndern. But more than that, Edwards has become an all-around dominant player. Photo by Cloe Poisson/Special to the Courant, UConn's Aubrey Griffin (44) scores on a fast break in the second half of their season opener against Northeastern at Gampel Pavilion, Storrs, November 10, 2022. 8 UConn Huskies went home with a 72-47 win over the No. Kids come to Connecticut to play in those kinds of games. . Shes not afraid of contact and knows how to get around defenders to get a shot up. To encourage thoughtful and respectful conversations, first and last names will appear with each submission to CBC/Radio-Canada's online communities (except in children and youth-oriented communities). Edwards impressed on both ends of the floor throughout UConns 98-39 win over Northeastern in the season opener Thursday night at Gampel Pavilion. Aaliyah Edwards to UConn!!! [2] She is averaging a double-double of 18.3 points and 11.0 boards per game. but going into the second half of the season weve been pretty consistent and have a good rhythm with our games.. This is the Huskies' 10th consecutive regular season conference title. I just commend all of the athletes that continue to do what they do under the circumstances.. But that bounce back to next-play mentality is really what's important," Edwards said. On Monday, Edwards faced her first of three-straight challenges: DePauls power forward Aneesah Morrow. "Jermaine and Aaliyah were very close and I think always will be," mother Jackie Edwards told the Kingston Whig Standard just after that FIBA tournament. And there are classes and practices to fill the gaps in between games. ', Weather service warns of black ice as snowstorm winds down, 'Saturday Night Live' skit with Woody Harrelson takes place at Naval Submarine Base New London, Bo Hickey, former New Canaan hockey, football coach and NFL player, has died. And thats something that was missing last year for long stretches. Shed flash a good performance every now and then but between them, shed be almost a complete non-factor. But if I could make it through that, anything else that gets thrown at me down the road, I know that I can overcome it. A technical foul on Aaliyah Edwards after an offensive rebound attempt, led to a 4-point possession for St. John's, which tied the . Fudd had 26 points in UConn's 98-39 win. I always watch Kobe highlights before every game, its in my routine, Edwards said earlier in the week. Some of the other Canadian women shining on the NCAA stage this season are Laeticia Amihere of Mississauga, Ont., whose University of South Carolina Gamecocks were No. Finally, she felt like she was back. With under two minutes left in the first quarter, Edwards grabbed an offensive rebound following a missed 3-pointer from Nika Mhl. This is a carousel. Edwards has averaged 9.4 points per game and has a .667 shooting percentage. STORRS, Conn. (AP) Aaliyah Edwards scored 20 points and No. But then you need a refuge from the refuge, Auriemma told SB Nations UConn blog. South Carolina-UConn predictions: Who wins the NCAA title game rematch? Together, the siblings studied Bryants game closely and held his competitive spirit and drive to succeed in high regard. Edwards has 8 points and 6 rebounds at the half. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. We play one exhibition game and we played today, and if thats any indication of how its going to be then I would say shes 180 compared to last year at this time.. Paige Bueckers and Piath Gabriel stood to the right of Juhsz, their faces hidden behind tissues and puffy eyes. 5 UConn's 91-69 win over No. Through her first four games, she didnt total more than nine points and was even held scoreless in a win over USF. by KEVIN YEUNG art from THERESE SEVILLA. All She leads the team with 94 total rebounds and is third in scoring with an average 16.9 points per game. Evina Westbrook did that by making three 3-pointers in the first half against Stanford, as did Nika Mhl with a career-high eight rebounds. Edwards did in fact make the Canadian Olympic team and traveled to Japan for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics this past summer. Photo by Cloe Poisson/Special to the Courant, UConn's Paige Bueckers, Aaliyah Edwards, Azzi Fudd and Dorka Juhasz react to a hook shot by UConn's Amari DeBerry in the second half of their season opener at Gampel Pavilion, Storrs, November 10, 2022. Canada Basketball: Member of Canada Basketball since 2017 won gold and was named tournament MVP at the 2022 GLOBL JAM with the U23 team played for Canada in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and was the youngest member of the team played on the Senior team at the 2019 FIBA Olympic Prequalifying Tournament and 2019 FIBA AmeriCup played on the U17 FIBA World Cup and U16 FIBA Americas teams. If you do not yet have a Torstar account, you can create one now (it is free), Copyright owned or licensed by Toronto Star Newspapers Limited. Shes learned how to tip away a pass at the right time and has the speed and athleticism to chase down a ball toward the opposite end of the court and lay it in for the steal-and-score play. ", She added: "I think I've had like a high motor since freshman year but I think just now managing that and being able to withstand that for throughout the game. Every time Edwards steps up to the free-throw line, she points to the sky a tribute to Jermaine. At 6-foot-3, she has the skillset to become the positionless player that's become en vogue in recent years someone who can play inside out on offence and guard virtually every position on defence. In the Big East, shes second with a 62.3 field goal percentage and with 6.9 defensive rebounds per game. Aubrey Griffin and Lou Lopez Senechal each had 17 points for the short-handed Huskies (17-2 . In UConns first 10 games of the year, Edwards is having the best season start of her UConn career. Dorka Juhsz looked straightforward as a highlight reel of her first year competing for UConn women's basketball played on the big screen inside Gampel Pavilion. She also shot 10 for 12 from the field, good for a season-best percentage of 83.3%. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II), UConn's Aaliyah Edwards, second from right, advances to the basket after stealing the ball while pursued by Georgetown's Kristina Moore (14), Kelsey Ransom (1) and Kennedy Fauntleroy (10) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill). They put a lot of pressure on you because they want to get to the rim. N17-N23. While at Crestwood Prep in Toronto, Edwards started reading Relentless: From Good to Great to Unstoppable by Tim Grover, a trainer who worked with the likes of Bryant, Michael Jordan, and Dwayne Wade. The injury bug continues to ravage UConn women's basketball. Coaches. Recently, Edwards has taken on a new role. Odds & lines subject to change. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, UConn forward Aaliyah Edwards (3) dribbles between Iowa forward Monika Czinano, left, and forward McKenna Warnock during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Phil Knight Legacy Championship in Portland, Ore., Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022. UConn won, 98-39. Photo by Cloe Poisson/Special to the Courant, UConn's Paige Bueckers (5) (center) reacts to a play from the bench in the second half of their season opener against Northeastern at Gampel Pavilion, Storrs, November 10, 2022. Edwards never received any pushback about her hair from anyone in the program. If we limit their finishes at the paint and force them to make contested jumpers, were having a more successful game, Edwards said. Roster. Edwards says that was the stepping stone she needed to pursue the sport full-time. Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. Shes also second to Mhl (10.0) in the Big East with 5.8 assists per game. Edwards, 18, is a forward entering her first year at UConn. 'Bo was a legend', 5 CT companies hiring for 100 or more positions, Connecticut digs out after first big snowfall of season, Sean Desai, Shelton native, named Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator, The Best Window Replacement Companies in CT, Guide to Legal Cannabis Dispensaries in CT, The Best Kitchen Remodeling Companies in CT, The Best Bathroom Remodeling Companies in CT, Video of fatal police shooting of CT man will not be released yet, CT DOT faces criticism following overnight tree-cutting, Haar: Payouts at fading CT trash agency offer lessons in a crisis, State nursing homes could face fine due to too many empty beds. It's a constant reminder of the late Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant's 'Mamba Mentality.'. Most of all, Edwards didnt pass the eye test. That is more than twice as good as her sophomore season, when she averaged 7.9 points and 5.1 rebounds per game. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. She does the little things and the big things for us. The Canadian freshman on the University of Connecticut women's basketball team has rocked purple and gold braids since Grade 8. Aaliyah Edwards scored 16 points, including two clutch baskets down the stretch, and No. She finished with 14 points, 12 rebounds, two blocks and two steals. Her mom taught her at a young age that if you write down your aspirations and believe them, then you have a purpose in . With the addition of Aaliyah Edwards to an already uber-talented recruiting class, UConn has now secured a complete set: 1 Center, 2 Guards & 2 Forwards. UConn's Aaliyah Edwards talks with the media ahead of Saturday's Big East matchup with Butler. "So now you see all these double-doubles that Aaliyah is doing and what she was doing defensively, how she's shooting the ball, and so she's All-American," Auriemma said Friday. I grew up watching Kobe, mirroring his game and hes a clutch player, she said. Lanza Re Balance Leave In Conditioner. UConn won, 98-39. Seton Hall is 2-0 in conference play so far this season with wins over Xavier (74-55 on Dec. 2) and then-ranked No. So I think its a result of putting in the time and knowing this is what I have to get better at and watching a lot of film and understanding this is my role, this is who I am and this is what I have to bring every day. She goes, at both ends, offensively and defensively, rebounding the ball, getting to the basket," he told the Hartford Courant. They didnt take it easy on her. Fellow senior guard Shalynn Hagans, who transferred to Seton Hall this offseason after playing three years at Penn State, leads the Big East with a 53.1 % clip on 3-pointers. The earliest the Huskies can now play, if medically cleared, is Dec. 15 against Butler. Shes led the team in steals in three out of the last four games. Three years later, she made her Canadian national team debut at the 2017 FIBA U16 Americas tournament. Graduate players . She comes to Connecticut after growing up and working all along the West Coast, including stops at The Seattle Times and The Orange County Register. Edwards will have to wear that face mask for at least the first few months of the season after breaking her nose in an October practice. Im relentless. Jevohn Shepherd talks with some of the biggest names in Canadian basketball about how the culture of the sport has changed over the past two decades, and if this is only the beginning of developing NBA stars. HARTFORD, Conn. St. John's beat No. 5 Huskies hadn't dealt with enough adversity throughout the start of this . Despite positive COVID-19 tests that delayed the start to their season, and shut down their training, the Huskies earned the NCAAs No. 21 Creighton Bluejays on Wednesday and Aaliyah Edwards had herself a career night in the process. Aaliyah Edwards sits at right. Her second such honor of the year after being named the MVP of the Phil Knight Legacy Tournament three weeks prior. The sophomore was instead with the Canadian national team as they prepared for the 2021 AmeriCup tournament. This one lady (commentator) was so excited about Aaliyah . 4. However, both Aaliyah Edwards (ankle) and Ayanna . As a community, we spoke up and used our voices to keep pushing her story and MOST importantly we kept on believing . Most peoples hair looks fake w/extensions. Canada's Aaliyah Edwards carries 'Mamba Mentality' into freshman season at UConn. Audience Relations, CBC P.O. In an interview, Edwards said she's adjusted . Aaliyah Edwards impressed on both ends of the floor throughout UConn women's basketball 98-39 win over Northeastern in the 2022-23 season opener. 1 South Carolina beats No. She put in countless hours on the court and in the training room working on herself. UConn's Aaliyah Edwards slices through defense to score, Aaliyah Edwards makes a great defensive play for the steal, Aaliyah Edwards denies Butler Bulldogs with stuff, Aaliyah Edwards elevates for the big-time swat, Aaliyah Edwards takes it all the way to score for UConn, Aaliyah Edwards denies Georgetown Hoyas with stuff. Within a year, shes increased her production on the court by by almost three times to average 16.9 points and 9.4 rebounds. Nothing changes. They would go to the gym together. "Canada's Aaliyah Edwards shining in freshman season unlike any other at UConn", "Aaliyah Edwards becomes first UConn player with 20 points, 20 rebounds in a game since Maya Moore", "Canada's Tokyo 2020 women's basketball team announced", "Team Canada's women's basketball squad ready to shoot for Olympic podium", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Aaliyah_Edwards&oldid=1133945757, Canadian expatriate basketball people in the United States, Basketball players at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 16 January 2023, at 06:42. Not only did he get her hooked on basketball and the Lakers in the first place, he often coached her growing up and instilled the tough and competitive nature she brings every minute shes on the court. Comments on this story are moderated according to our Submission Guidelines. and I thought I was a fan, Jackie Edwards said with a laugh. The junior forward became the first UConn player with 20 points and 20 rebounds since Maya Moore in 2010.[3]. Toronto Star articles, please go to: www.TorontoStarReprints.com, Conversations are opinions of our readers and are subject to the, The Toronto Star and thestar.com, each property of Toronto Star It's hard to miss Aaliyah Edwards when she's on the court. If youre in there for 45 minutes, its an efficient amount of work that youre getting done, she explained. Davis told the story of the 2020 Ontario Scholastic Basketball Association finals when Crestwood went down by 15 at the break only for Edwards to carry the team back with a huge second half. "I didn't even know Aaliyah had 20 points," said associate head coach . ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. @brittneygriner. In Grade 6, Edwards would have been roughly 12. In a season filled with jaw-dropping feats, two of the youngest Huskies delivered once again in No. Please note that CBC does not endorse the opinions expressed in comments. Aaliyah Edwards purple and gold braids honor Kobe Bryant and her late brother. And I think shed be the first to tell you, I dont want it to be like it was last year, I wasnt happy with myself, you know the ups and downs, the inconsistencies. Aaliyah has the ability to change games. and giving UConn a formidable front line of Liv, Aaliyah & Megan. While her best play as a freshman came when she was being aggressive, physical and tough in the lane, Edwards was mostly invisible on the court. S17-S23 Airport Cargo Logistics Centre. She's got a great motor.". On Sunday, a week later against Florida State, Edwards upped her career high and again led the Huskies with 26 points on 70.6 percent shooting. Moreover, she celebrates her birthday each year on 9 July. Republication or distribution of this content is Though her purple and gold braids may honor Bryant when she takes the floor, it was, as Davis said, her brother who prepared her to be great in these moments. Though she had the option to compete with Canada in the World Cup in Australia this summer, Edwards made a point to stay in Storrs and work on her game. Jan. 24, 2023. 5 UConn to remain undefeated, Aaliyah Edwards is fired up after draining the and-1. 1 ranking with their recent 64-40 win over Georgetown. 5 UConn women's basketball's 80-47 win at Butler on Tuesday night, finishing with 20 points, nine rebounds, three assists and three steals. No. She listed the milestones and achievements she wanted to accomplish. UConn won for the sixth time in seven games, closing in on a first-round bye in the Big East Tournament. The junior forward became the first UConn player with 20 points and . Aaliyah Edwards, 18, is a Canadian forward entering her first year at UConn. 2023 University of Connecticut Athletics, Mens & Womens Basketball Away Game Donor Request Program, Husky Advantage Center of Athletic Leadership & Enrichment. Edwards finished Monday with a game-high 23 points (on a 76.9 FG %) along with 10 rebounds, four assists and one steal in 26 minutes. She was born in July 2002 in Kingston, Ontario. Theyve got their two guards Park-Lane and (Hagans). After the Tennessee game, Edwards line jumped from 6.3 points and 5.5 rebounds per game with a 48.6% field goal percentage before to 9.5 points, 6.3 rebounds and a 55.8% field goal percentage since. 4 UConn 69-64 in Hartford on Tuesday night. She considered going back up, but with three defenders collapsing in on her, decided to pass the ball back out. Theres nothing really against it. #WeAreBG #BGfree #welcomehomeBG. And she made the most of such opportunities, going 6 of 6 at the free-throw line on the night. And you can just imagine how stressful that is, having someone you call mom push that from coach to mom and [for] my brother to coach and kind of that frustration that you can get with the game.". Outside of writing, she enjoys spontaneous adventures, reading, hiking and visiting her family back home in Portland, Ore. 2023 Hearst Media Services Connecticut, LLC, GameTimeCT Top 10 Girls Basketball Poll (March 1), CIAC boys basketball tournament scoreboard and schedule, UConn men kick off March with last home game of season vs. DePaul, CT native named Philadelphia Eagles Defensive Coordinator, Latest GameTimeCT Top 10 Boys Hockey Poll. The Final Four followed a similar script. He was not a scorer, but made up for his lack of scoring by his own personal drive and by pushing his teammates.". UConn is 55-10 all-time against the Pirates. 25 (the programs first ranking in the poll since 2015). Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Kerapro Conditioning Shampoo by Joico. With only seven players suited up, No. Where do you go? Fr nhere Informationen zur Nutzung Ihrer Daten lesen Sie bitte unsere Datenschutzerklrung und Cookie-Richtlinie. 10 NC State in the NCAA women's college basketball game at the XL Center in Hartford, Conn. Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022. To order 4 UConn for the first time in 11 years on Tuesday, giving the Red Storm a signature win for its NCAA Tournament resume.. Last year at this time, Edwards was averaging 5.8 points and 3.6 rebounds per game. "I think that I'm just proud of myself right now," Edwards said. In 2017, Jermaine unexpectedly passed away at age 27. But after spending the entire 2021 summer with the Canadian national team, including a trip around the world to Tokyo for the Olympics, that production dipped. UConn won, 98-39. Edwards only played eight minutes in the first half and only had two points though she had a team-best +4. Last season, Edwards was one of two players to play in all 36 games. UConn won, 98-39. Canadian women's national team head coach Lisa Thomaidis had similar praise for Aaliyah. 4 Uconn past DePaul, UConn takes control with 13-0 run to open second half. She watched while holding a bouquet of flowers. Wash every 10 days, blowdry, press, then flat. Azzi Fudd led all scorers with 26 points, Lou Lopez Snchal scoring 17. "I think that coming into this year I had a mindset shift of, 'I'm going to be a leader, Im an upperclassman now,'" Edwards said. Edwards older brother by over a decade, Jermaine, would always bring young Aaliyah along when he went to the gym. 9, followed by Creighton at No. 'Bo was a legend', 5 CT companies hiring for 100 or more positions, Connecticut digs out after first big snowfall of season, Sean Desai, Shelton native, named Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator, The Best Window Replacement Companies in CT, Guide to Legal Cannabis Dispensaries in CT, The Best Kitchen Remodeling Companies in CT, The Best Bathroom Remodeling Companies in CT, Video of fatal police shooting of CT man will not be released yet, CT DOT faces criticism following overnight tree-cutting, Haar: Payouts at fading CT trash agency offer lessons in a crisis, State nursing homes could face fine due to too many empty beds. The junior surpassed Sue Birds mark of 231 assists in the first quarter of Mondays game. UConn was already down Caroline Ducharme who was the teams leading scorer since Paige Bueckers injury at that point while Dorka Juhsz was set to return, albeit on a minute limit, from a foot issue that kept her out of the previous two games. 14 UConn mens basketball vs. DePaul | 7 p.m. She was named the MVP in the Basketball Hall of Fame Womens Showcase against FSU. Hundreds of Canadians are playing NCAA basketball while navigating this bizarre season clouded by the global pandemic. By submitting a comment, you accept that CBC has the right to reproduce and publish that comment in whole or in part, in any manner CBC chooses. The basket would extend the UConn womens basketball tems lead to 17-3, forcing the opponent to call timeout midway through the first quarter. 5 UConn's 91-69 win over No. She dished out a career-high seven assists and scored a then-career-high 25 points in 40 minutes in UConns shorthanded loss at Maryland on Dec. 11. Thomaidis says she's looking for Edwards to continue developing overall consistency, specifically on the defensive end, in her first season with the Huskies. Himself a disciple of Bryant, Jermaine taught her Kobes moves and tried to instill the Mamba Mentality in his little sister. Photo by Cloe Poisson/Special to the Courant, UConn's Lou Lopez-Senechal (11) reaches for the ball between Northeastern's Asha Parker (24) and Northeastern's Izzy Larsen (2) in the first half of their season opener at Gampel Pavilion, Storrs, November 10, 2022. . Dorka Juhasz scored 14 points. Out of all her accomplishments so far this year, Edwards said she's most proud of her consistency. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. It wouldnt be easy, though. But if she can take the level shes been at in the final minute of the last two games and play like that from start-to-finish in the national championship against South Carolina, UConn will more than likely be raising another trophy at the end of the night. In terms of basketball style, that sentiment still holds true. UConn's Dorka Juhasz, Aaliyah Edwards and Nika Mhl talk with the media after the win over Georgetown. Classes are online, theres no wandering around campus, and so players wear a path back and forth to the gym from their team apartment in a routine coach Geno Auriemma said has turned into Groundhog Day.. On Sunday, a week later against Florida State, Edwards upped her career high and again led the Huskies with 26 points on 70.6 percent shooting. Her conditioning is way better. President Biden. UConn won, 98-39. News. Daten ber Ihr Gert und Ihre Internetverbindung, wie Ihre IP-Adresse, Browsing- und Suchaktivitten bei der Nutzung von Yahoo Websites und -Apps. 2022-23 Media Center. "I think it's just playing to my own expectations," she said. Reactions: uconnfan68, DavidinNaples, Siestakeyfan and 11 others. I think her mindset is way better. Though the contest was already well out of reach Edwards did add some highlights to the reel in the second half. It snapped Lady Volunteers' nine-game win streak and marked the Huskies' fourth-straight win in the series. Photo by Cloe Poisson/Special to the Courant, UConn's Dorka Juhasz (14) shoots between Northeastern's Amyrah Sapenter (14) and Northeastern's Asha Parker (24) in the second half of their season opener at Gampel Pavilion, Storrs, November 10, 2022. Aubrey Griffin, who had . Geno Auriemma couldnt have been happier to be without one of his players especially someone like Edwards who figured to be a major factor after a strong freshman year. Two games later, she had 19 points and six rebounds against national freshman of the year Aneesah Morrow and DePaul. She played that tournament just four months after Jermaine died at 27 years old. Photo gallery: UConn womens basketball vs South Carolina Gamecocks (National Championship) - 4/3/22, National Championship Preview: UConn vs. South Carolina | 8 p.m. permissions/licensing, please go to: www.TorontoStarReprints.com. Lou Lopez Senechal scored 18 points while Dorka Juhasz and Aaliyah Edwards each had 14 for UConn (24-5, 16-2), which was looking to secure a share of its 29th regular-season conference title and 10th in a row. And weve had our hands full with them in the past so its going to be a great matchup. Morgan Maly had 15 points for Creighton (18-7, 12-5), which lost for the first time in seven games. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. 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