Chapter 1 Eastern

The East has always been a place full of mystery in the eyes of Westerners, especially for those who have never been abroad.

They really have this idea at the moment.

Calhoun breathed a sigh of relief at this time.

Oriakhi wasn't stupid, he knew he had an advantage in height, and this change was good news for UConn.

The situation on the court began to enter a stalemate.

The other players of Washington State University didn't have great talent. After UConn increased its defense, they couldn't score as easily as before.

However, after Walker was mainly defended by Thompson, he basically didn't have many scoring opportunities, only relying on Oriakhi's sporadic offensive rebounds to score.

After the two teams played for more than five minutes, UConn maintained a double-digit lead of 49 to 39.

At this time, Washington State University actively called a timeout.

"Tang, get ready to play." Calhoun also called Tang Tian up at this time.

When the timeout returned, Tang Tian replaced Smith, and he still played at the small forward position.

In the Washington State University's possession, Thompson took Tang Tian around the half court, and their guard directly took the ball and rushed to the basket.

Oriakhi blocked the shot under the basket, the guard didn't dodge, and went straight up.

The referee's whistle sounded, indicating that Oriakhi committed a foul on the hand.

After making both free throws, the home team once again narrowed the point difference to within 10 points.

Turning around, Lamb's shot missed, Oriakhi grabbed another offensive rebound, distributed it to Walker, and Walker's strong breakthrough also caused Thompson to foul.

Both free throws were also made, and the point difference returned to 10 points.

The stalemate continued.

"Boom boom!"

"Go Cougars!"

"Boom boom!"

"Go Cougars!"

Under the drive of the home DJ, the home fans continued to cheer for the home team.

"Now the point difference has been maintained at 10 points, it depends on who can take the lead in finding a way to break the deadlock." The commentator said, looking at the situation on the court.

"Washington State University is already making adjustments." The guest commentator said at this time.

The commentator turned his head in confusion, and then looked towards the front court following the guest's gaze.

Washington State University's guard once again made a desperate breakthrough, causing Oriakhi to foul.

Oriakhi committed two consecutive fouls, and the accumulated number of fouls has reached 3 times.

"Alex, pay attention to your number of fouls." Ollie shouted from the sidelines to remind him.

After two possessions, UConn had noticed the opponent's adjustments. Bennett saw that Oriakhi had an advantage in offensive rebounds, and wanted to directly knock him off the court.

Oriakhi heard Ollie's reminder, and he became very careful in the following possessions, but Washington State University's tactical execution was very strong, constantly attacking, and Olander's help defense was too late.

Although he was already careful, because of his slow speed, he still received his 4th personal foul when the second half reached ten minutes.

In the NCAA, five fouls will result in being sent off, and there are still ten minutes left in the game. Calhoun didn't dare to risk keeping Oriakhi on the court, and replaced him with Forsythe.

Forsythe's moving speed is faster than Oriakhi, but he is much shorter. With Oriakhi's exit, their offensive rebound advantage also disappeared.

In UConn's offense, Tang Tian took the initiative to screen for Walker, letting the latter switch defenders.

Walker took the opportunity to break through to the basket.

But Thompson directly ignored Tang Tian at this time to double-team Walker.

Walker didn't choose to pass the ball in the double-team, but chose to go strong, and the ball failed to go in in the end.

"Bennett is really an excellent coach. After he knocked Connecticut's Oriakhi down, the pressure on the defensive end became smaller." The guest commentator said after watching this possession.

"Yes, Tang has no offensive ability, they can double-team Walker unscrupulously, the stalemate has been broken." The commentator followed.

"Old man, should we replace Tang?" Ollie said to Calhoun at this time, Tang Tian can't attack, it's 4-on-5 on the court, Walker's performance is too restricted.

Calhoun didn't speak. When the players retreated to the half court, he shouted at Walker: "Kemba, pay attention to passing the ball."

Walker was shouted by Calhoun, and also remembered Tang Tian's reminder at halftime.

Before, because Thompson was defending him alone, he forgot those reminders. Calhoun's shout brought him back.

In Washington State University's offense, Thompson was defended to death by Tang Tian. The other points of Washington State University's offense failed to score, and Forsythe protected the rebound.

62 to 56, the point difference on the court is 6 points.

Walker dribbled the ball to the front court, and Tang Tian continued to step up for a screen, and Walker continued to break through inside.

Thompson let go of Tang Tian to double-team.

Walker looked back and realized that Tang Tian was at the three-point line.

Tang Tian had not shown three-point ability before, but he knew Tang Tian's basketball IQ.

Tang Tian would take the initiative to come up for a screen, and fall in that position, indicating that he must be confident.

He chose to trust Tang Tian, and threw the ball out of the double-team.

The ball reached Tang Tian's hands.

A completely open opportunity.

"It's a pity." The guest commentator couldn't help but say when he saw this, Tang Tian has no offensive ability, if the person who screened was Smith or Lamb, then this ball would be a good opportunity, Walker's pass, also announced that UConn's dozen or so seconds of tactics ran in vain.

The fans at the scene were also happy for a while. Tang Tian can't attack. Passing the ball to him is a complete waste of offensive time.

Ollie also瘪瘪了 in frustration, Calhoun just didn't listen to him, if he had replaced Smith earlier, the ball might have gone in.

Calhoun looked at the court expectantly.

After Tang Tian received the ball, he directly chose to shoot!

This is the first time he has taken a three-pointer on the NCAA court!

Everyone seemed very surprised, because this conflicted with what they knew.

A choice made out of desperation?

Most people's minds flashed this thought, such a big open spot, it's not appropriate not to shoot!

But soon their idea was gone.

Jump, raise your hand, straighten your arm, dial your wrist.

Tang Tian's shooting action is as standard as Thompson's!

Even as fast!

The ball spun in the air and drew a long parabola, falling straight into the net in everyone's stunned eyes.

"Swish!"

A crisp sound echoed in the arena.

Tang Tian's three-pointer, swish into the net!

He scored his first goal on the NCAA court!

The point difference was widened to 9 points again!

Everyone at the scene was stunned.

"Beautiful!" Calhoun was the first to react. The expectation in his eyes turned into a hint of joy, and he couldn't help but wave his fist and shout.

UConn's bench also erupted in the next moment.

This shot was smooth and flowing, and it looked extremely comfortable.

"He can score?" The guest commentator didn't expect that he had underestimated Tang Tian again, and couldn't help but open his mouth in astonishment.

"It seems so." The commentator said with a wry smile.