At the end of the regular season, the UConn Huskies looked as though they were running on fumes. On Saturday night (9 p.m., ESPN), though, Connecticut will find itself in the Big East championship game against Louisville, and Kemba Walker and company will have their shot at redemption.
Big East Championship Game 2011, Louisville Vs. UConn: Kemba Walker, Huskies Aim For Improbable Title
UConn made it here by beating three ranked opponents in as many days: first Georgetown, then Pitt, then Syracuse. Walker delivered a 33-point performance in Friday night’s effort against the Orange, but he has struggled somewhat against the Cardinals. In UConn’s two games this season against the Cardinals -- both of which they lost -- Kemba Walker shot 7-for-23 and 3-for-10.
Meanwhile, Louisville is entering on a high note. The Cardinals overcame a large deficit against Notre Dame on Friday night to avenge a prior overtime loss and reach Saturday’s final. Louisville enters as the favorite, but the game may very well be decided by how effectively they’re able to minimize Walker’s impact.
For more, be sure to check out SB Nation’s Louisville blog, Card Chronicle, and our UConn blog, the appropriately-named UConn Blog.
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