This is a have a look at how the notable groups exterior the Energy 5 have been doing:
The Huskies have dominated their final three contests and have executed so with out Azzi Fudd.
UConn’s Azzi Fudd will miss extra time — no timeline was launched for her return — after reinjuring her proper knee Sunday towards Georgetown, one sport after she had returned from a 5½-week absence from the preliminary damage, the Huskies introduced Friday.
— ESPN Ladies’s Hoops (@ESPN_WomenHoop) January 20, 2023
Think about how good this group can be with Fudd and Bueckers and even simply Fudd. And even with Caroline Ducharme (concussion protocol) again. Ducharme missed all three video games too and No. 4 Hoop Gurlz recruit Ayanna Patterson (concussion protocol) missed the primary two earlier than returning for the third. Ducharme is averaging 8.6 factors and 4.6 rebounds, which is not insignificant. She’s additionally taking pictures 38.5 % from past the arc.
The primary sport of the stretch noticed the Huskies defeat Seton Corridor 103-58 on Jan. 17. Seton Corridor beat Marquette and St. John’s when these groups have been ranked and proper now Seton Corridor, Marquette and St. John’s are all on the bubble. So UConn successful that sport by 45 was fairly spectacular.
The subsequent two blowouts (of Butler and DePaul) have been extra anticipated, however nonetheless spectacular for the Huskies, given they are not at full power.
Towards Seton Corridor, Aaliyah Edwards, Dorka Juhász and Aubrey Griffin all scored 20-plus. Edwards averaged 21.3 factors, 8.3 rebounds, 4 assists, two steals and 1.7 blocks over the three video games.
No. 17 Gonzaga Bulldogs (19-2, 9-0 WCC, No. 6 seed in ESPN‘s Jan. 24 Bracketology)
The Bulldogs had their two closest calls in WCC play on Jan. 14 (a 73-66 win over Portland) and final Thursday (an 81-78 win over Pacific). Portland is 14-6 general and that loss is their just one in WCC play. However Pacific is tied for final within the convention at 2-7 (7-13 general). The 81 factors scored was stable, however Gonzaga allowed 78 factors (17.7 greater than their common allowed) to a group that averages 68.1. The one time it gave up extra this season was in its 84-63 loss to now-No. 3 Stanford. The Bulldogs bounced again with an 82-57 win over Saint Mary’s (10-10, 4-5 WCC) this previous Saturday . They’ve gained 12 in a row and haven’t fallen out of the rankings since coming into on Nov. 28.
During the last week (two video games) Yvonne Ejim averaged 23 factors and eight boards.
No. 21 Villanova Wildcats (18-3, 9-1 Large East, No. 6 seed in ESPN‘s Jan. 24 Bracketology)
Final Tuesday, the Wildcats earned a season sweep of Xavier by successful 76-38. However that was anticipated because the Musketeers are 0-10 in Big East play (7-12 general). Villanova confronted extra of a problem within the Creighton Bluejays final Friday and dominated early earlier than holding on to win 73-57. The Bluejays entered the season ranked No. 21 and are chargeable for the Wildcats’ lone Large East loss (a 67-46 resolution on Dec. 2). The Wildcats demonstrated how a lot they’ve improved since then, returning the favor on Creighton’s dwelling court docket.
During the last two video games, Maddy Siegrist averaged 25 factors and 9 rebounds. She grew to become this system’s most prolific scorer in the course of the Creighton sport and now has 2,414 profession factors. Lucy Olsen averaged 19 factors, 6.5 boards and 5.5 assists over the stretch.
Villanova’s subsequent sport is a Jan. 29 showdown with UConn on the XL Middle in Hartford.
Maddie Burke: 5-of-6 from 3 in Q1 alone‼ ️
Lucy Olsen: 19p/8r/7a‼ ️
Maddy Siegrist: 23p/8r and breaks all-time @novawbb scoring report‼ ️Wildcats down Creighton 73-57 (led 26-6 after 1 and held Bluejays w/oa FG in that opening body)#NCAAW https://t.co/0k6DyJ5KdH
— Swish Enchantment (@SwishAppeal) January 21, 2023
No. 23 Center Tennessee Woman Raiders (16-2, 9-0 Convention USA, No. 8 seed in ESPN‘s Jan. 24 Bracketology)
The Woman Raiders’ final two video games have been each stable wins. They beat Charlotte 65-41 final Thursday and Louisiana Tech 68-50 this previous Saturday. Each the 49ers and Woman Techsters are 4-5 in Convention USA play. The thrilling information for Center Tennessee is that it moved from receiving votes to No. 23 within the rankings on Monday.
Kseniya Malashka led the best way towards Charlotte with 18 factors, eight rebounds, two steals and 5 blocks. It was utterly completely different towards Louisiana Tech, as Savannah Wheeler shouldered the scoring load with 29 of the group’s 68 factors. Malashka (16.2 factors per sport) and Wheeler (16.1) are the Woman Raiders’ prime two scorers.
RV (31 factors) South Florida Bulls (18-4, 7-0 AAC, No. 6 seed in ESPN‘s Jan. 24 Bracketology)
Like Gonzaga, the Bulls endured a scare just lately: they solely beat Houston (6-13, 3-3 AAC) by two final Wednesday. The 58 factors they scored is tied for the bottom output they’ve had in a win this season. This previous Sunday, they received a extra satisfying outcome after they topped UCF 83-51.
The Bulls have had an fascinating season with wins over Texas (projected No. 7 seed) and Arkansas (No. 8 seed) and shut losses to No. 2 Ohio StateNo. 13 Michigan and No. 20 NC State.
During the last two video games, Dulcy Fankam Mendjiadeu averaged 20 factors, 15 rebounds and two steals.
RV (1 level) UNLV Woman Rebels (19-2, 9-0 Mountain West, No. 12 seed in ESPN‘s Jan. 24 Bracketology)
The Woman Rebels started receiving a single voting level this week after extending their undefeated opening to Mountain West play to 9-0. During the last week they’ve notched a 71-57 win over Wyoming and a 63-58 win over Colorado State. Each the Cowgirls (12-7, 5-3 Mountain West) and Rams (13-6 , 6-2 Mountain West) are doing properly, so these have been high quality wins.
Essence Booker averaged 22.5 factors, six rebounds and two steals over the stretch.
