4-2, Georgetown University took the lead again.

Calhoun got up and walked to the sidelines at this time, his expression not relaxed.

Originally, he hoped to use Tang Tian's speed advantage to help defend. Tang Tian also played very smartly, but because there was an absolute gap in confrontation with Monroe, it did not achieve the desired effect.

In UConn's offense, Walker's mid-range jumper after the breakthrough was still unsuccessful, and Monroe grabbed the defensive rebound again.

Monroe's deterrent power in the restricted area is too great, which forces UConn to dare not break through and can only concentrate more offense on the mid- and long-range.

But it just so happened that Walker wasn't feeling so good this game.

Turning back, Monroe went directly to the low post, received a pass from his teammate and backed down Oriakhi.

After a series of turns, he made a bank shot. Oriakhi suffered too much in the confrontation, and the interference he gave was very limited.

The ball hit the backboard and went into the frame, Georgetown University led 6-2.

The score didn't increase very quickly, but because of Monroe's presence, the point difference was still widening little by little.

It's like a millstone, without a sharp blade, but it can grind things down bit by bit.

About ten minutes into the first half, Georgetown University led UConn by 8 points, 17-9.

The score wasn't high, and the point difference wasn't big, but they just couldn't catch up.

From the beginning of the game, Georgetown University had UConn gasping for breath.

UConn called a timeout, and Calhoun didn't speak for a while with the tactical board in his hand.

He had prepared a lot before the game, including Tang Tian as the starting power forward, including 2-1-2 help defense, but in the face of the absolute strength gap in the paint, these things didn't work.

"Old man, why don't we double-team Monroe?" Ollie suggested when he saw Calhoun not speaking.

"Monroe can pass the ball." Calhoun shook his head.

If it was just a powerful inside player, he would have a hundred ways to deal with it, but Monroe, like those Georgetown predecessors, Ewing and Mourning, is an all-around center who can score and pass. If you double-team him, then the entire Georgetown offense will be completely alive.

The best way to defend Monroe is to have someone who can hold him down, but unfortunately UConn doesn't have one now.

Ollie's opinion was refuted, and Calhoun didn't speak again. UConn's timeout was about to be wasted in vain.

"We can shoot three-pointers." Tang Tian said at this time.

As soon as he said this, he immediately attracted everyone's attention.

Coaches are discussing tactics, and players generally can't interrupt. If they do, it's usually a team core like Walker.

However, most of the gazes looking at Tang Tian at this time were not blaming, but questioning.

In the past, whether it was against Marquette University or Washington State University, Tang Tian had shown coaching talent to some extent.

"Are you saying you want to play a new tactic?" Calhoun understood what Tang Tian meant.

Although he hadn't spoken before, he had actually considered it, but because the new tactics weren't skilled enough, putting them on was a considerable risk.

Tang Tian nodded. Monroe is only strong in the paint, and he can't defend outside the three-point line. With Monroe dominating the restricted area, playing three-point tactics is the best choice.

It's just that Tang Tian is currently the only stable three-point shooter for UConn. Walker and Lamb are unstable, so if they want to play, they can only play new tactics.

"But this still doesn't solve the problem of defense." Ollie reminded.

"Three points are always one point more than two, aren't they?" Tang Tian said with a smile.

Calhoun nodded after hearing this. In the current situation, not trying is just a slow death. If they try, if the outside three-pointers can be made, UConn will still have a chance to regain the initiative.

When the timeout returned, neither team made any lineup adjustments.

"It seems that Calhoun has no way to deal with Monroe." The commentator couldn't help but said after seeing that UConn didn't make any substitutions.

"It's hard for a clever woman to cook without rice." The guest commentator said with emotion.

With the unfavorable situation, the on-site DJ also began to lead the audience to cheer for the home team.

"Boom boom!"

"Go UConn!"

"Boom boom!"

"Go UConn!"

The audience's shouts still had an effect, and it was obvious that the UConn players on the court had improved a lot in morale.

Tang Tian provided a screen for Walker in the frontcourt, and Walker faced the opponent's power forward after the screen.

Georgetown University didn't help defend and let Walker break through inside. They had absolute confidence in Monroe.

However, at this moment, UConn launched a second wave of offensive tactics.

Tang Tian moved along the three-point line to the right corner. Lamb, who was originally in the high post on the right wing, suddenly came over to give him an off-ball screen.

This screen blocked the player switching to defend Tang Tian solidly.

The tactic was launched very suddenly, and Georgetown University was a little unprepared. The guard didn't keep up, and Tang Tian was wide open when he landed in the corner.

Walker passed the ball with a flick of his wrist.

Tang Tian caught the ball and shot it without hesitation.

As soon as the ball was released, the eyes of the audience were immediately attracted to it.

This was the first time UConn had used a three-point tactic since the start of the game, and whether or not it went in was crucial.

"Swish!"

A crisp sound echoed in the arena.

Tang Tian's wide-open three-pointer went directly into the net!

A burst of cheers erupted in the arena.

This three-pointer was too refreshing!

UConn immediately narrowed the point difference to 5 points!

Tang Tian slapped hands with Walker when he returned to defense.

The open three-point skill is fixed, but people are alive. Although his off-ball movement is not as good as Thompson's, he can still create opportunities with tactics.

You must know that even Novak, when he arrived at the Knicks, played the best in his career after coach Mike D'Antoni designed tactics for him.

This ability relies on tactics, but with tactics, there will be lethality.

Not to mention that he runs much faster than Novak.

Calhoun couldn't help clenching his fist at this time. Tang Tian really didn't just do well in training, he could complete it very well on the court as well!

In Georgetown University's offense, UConn still didn't double-team, allowing Monroe to play one-on-one.

Monroe drove to the basket and was directly blocked by Oriakhi's foul.

Because the fouls were between 7 and 9 times, Monroe was directly sent to the free throw line to execute a 1+1 free throw.

The arena was full of interference.

Monroe dribbled the ball, took a deep breath, and then shot.

"Clang!"

His season free throw percentage was only a little over 60%, which was not stable.

Oriakhi grabbed the defensive rebound, and Georgetown University's offense was in vain.

The cheers of the fans erupted.

After the timeout, they saw the possibility of the team gaining momentum.

Walker dribbled the ball to the frontcourt and made a new tactical gesture.

Calhoun arranged tactics during the timeout, and more than one, so as not to let the opponent figure it out all at once.

Lamb started to cut in from the right corner, and Tang Tian and Oriakhi gave him a double screen.

There was a tangle under the basket, and Lamb used all his strength to finally run out.

However, just when Georgetown's defense was attracted by Lamb, Tang Tian suddenly turned and ran to the 45-degree angle on the right wing.

No one noticed him at this time, and when he ran to the three-point line, he was wide open again!

Walker passed the ball with a flick of his wrist in the first time.

Tang Tian caught the ball and shot again.