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U of L's has scored 24, 26 and 25 in its last 60 minutes going back to the second half of West Virginia. The Cards, held to a season-low 51 points, have to find a way to generate more offense. Jerry Smith -- and I'm not just talking about tonight's loss -- has to become a scorer again.

Tonight was the third time this season he was scoreless and he's had 10 games where he's only had four attempts. There could be something more to Preston Knowles starting the second half in place of Smith.UConn coach Jim Calhoun said Stanley Robinson's foul trouble actually helped the Huskies. He said UConn's three-guard lineup did a better job of attacking the Cards pressure.

Calhoun also had the highest praise for Terrence Williams. If the vote for the conference Player of the Year Calhoun would vote Williams or Marquette's Jerel McNeal. Calhoun's philosophy of voting means the top player must come from one of the top teams. In other words, Notre Dame's Luke Harangody would not qualify although he's a top scorer and rebounder.