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UNCASVILLE, Conn. -- Through the first five minutes Sunday, 15th-ranked Texas owned No. 2 Connecticut.Looking for their first win against a ranked opponent in four attempts this season, the scrappy and athletic Longhorns overwhelmed and outplayed the Huskies on both sides of the ball. Texas used its size for early success in the frontcourt, freshman forward Joyner Holmes and senior center Kelsey Lang combining for 10 points.By the end of the period, Texas held a two-point lead, had grabbed nearly three times as many rebounds as UConn and scored more than twice as many points in the paint. Katie Lou Samuelson, UConns leading scorer, and junior guard Kia Nurse were both scoreless.And thats when UConn coach Geno Auriemma delivered what he described as his best 30-second timeout speech -- one he says he saves for special occasions in an attempt to awaken his team from an uncharacteristic start.When they came over I said, Guys, just take a deep breath, this game is over. They just kicked our [butts] for five minutes and this is going to keep happening for the next 35 minutes, so dont worry about it, Auriemma said. The first five minutes it was all them, it was all Texas.Auriemmas sermon worked. Nurse scored UConns first seven points of the second period and teamed with sophomore Napheesha Collier, who finished with a game-high 24 points, to help the Huskies stave off the Longhorns 72-54.We took it upon ourselves to fight back, said Nurse, who finished with 15 points three days after a career-high 33 against DePaul. We had to get every board we could, every loose ball we could. Offensively we had to read what they were giving us [and] execute.Texas led 17-15 after the opening 10 minutes, outscoring UConn 10-4 in the paint and outrebounding the Huskies 14-5. Samuelson was whistled for two fouls in the opening 5:15 and played just six minutes with no points in the first half.But balance helped the Huskies beat the Longhorns. They got timely contributions from freshman guard Crystal Dangerfield (six points) and junior forward Gabby Williams (11 points, six assists and four steals). Junior center Natalie Butler might have made the most crucial contribution, however.Auriemma subbed in Butler to counteract the Longhorns size advantage inside and clog the lane against Texas perimeter players, a move Texas coach Karen Aston labeled as a key to the shift of momentum. Butlers presence in the paint allowed for players like Collier and Williams to play defense out on the perimeter. The adjustment rattled the Texas offense, which Aston said became stagnant. Texas finished the game with 25 turnovers, 13 belonging to Holmes and Lang collectively.We needed Nat in the lane, we needed a presence in the lane, Auriemma said. I thought she did a great job, she played some really solid basketball for us.Samuelson eventually found her rhythm after the break, rallying for 12 points in 19 minutes of second-half play.When teams try to take me out I just have to keep moving on the floor, Samuelson said.The Longhorns -- who dropped to 2-4 on the season, with all four losses suffered against Top 25 opponents -- got an impressive showing from junior guard Brooke McCarty, who scored a team-high 15 points. But Aston said an inability to adjust to UConns frontcourt switch, as well as not having an answer for Collier, cost Texas the game. UConn is 8-0 all-time in the series.I thought they competed better, competed a little longer than we did on possession and were just a little tougher than we were, Aston said. Weve got to fix ourselves in several areas in the next few weeks.Now the Huskies, who have won 82 consecutive games, turn their focus to Wednesdays game at Notre Dame, arguably the biggest womens college basketball game of the regular season. Auriemma says the teams identity has changed, but when the team needs someone to step up, the Huskies have delivered.We dont appear to be the kind of team that just goes in there and imposes their will on the other team like we have been doing the last couple of years, Auriemma said. Its a little bit frustrating sometimes from a coaching standpoint, but we seem to find someone each game that kind of gets it going for us. Today it was Pheesa and Kia. Asdrubal Cabrera Jersey . The Cleveland Indians, Tampa Bay Rays, and Texas Rangers all won on Sunday meaning the Rangers will host the Rays in a play-in game on Monday. Amed Rosario Jersey . 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Port Adelaides AFL playing list doesnt need sweeping changes to become competitive again, midfielder Ollie Wines says.The Power officially fell out of finals contention with Saturdays disappointing 67-point loss to Sydney, a result which has ramped up external pressure on the clubs list management strategy.But unlike some critics who believe an overhaul at Alberton is badly needed, Wines believes there is still a premiership within the current crop.In terms of the playing group, we all want to be together, Wines told reporters.We all work hard together and I dont think we want to break up.From my perspective, I think were in it together for the long run.Coach Ken Hinkley has previously admitted there may be changes beyond the usual natural attrition at the end of an AFL season, depending on hoow Port finishes off the year.ddddddddddddWhile they are no longer the it club they once were, Wines believes the Power is still an appealing destination for quality players, if they choose to target experienced heads in the summer.Weve had a few blips along the radar in terms of results, but in terms of the club, I dont think theres a stronger club around, he said.I think weve got really good, solid values, were a really close club and in terms of off-field, everything associated with the club, the (Magpies in the SANFL) and the family culture of the club.Theres not a more accommodating club in the league.Port takes on Melbourne at Adelaide Oval on Saturday night. 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