WASHINGTON D.C. — In its second game without star Paige Bueckers (out with left knee sprain), UConn women’s basketball proved it can still turn around a tight first half into a blowout victory thanks to its relentless defense.
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$100 transit subsidy bill advances in Washington, DC
Dive Transient:
- Final week, the District of Columbia metropolis council’s Committee on Transportation and the Atmosphere unanimously supported a invoice that, if handed by the complete committee, would put $100 on D.C. residents’ transit playing cards every month.
- The Metro for D.C. Modification Act goals to extend ridership and shore up the Washington Metropolitan Space Transit Authority, which faces an estimated $185 million finances shortfall between 2023 and 2024.
- Whereas the unique invoice would have restricted the subsidy to low- and middle-income transit riders, the present laws makes the help obtainable to eligible metropolis residents no matter revenue.
Dive Perception:
WMATA, the regional transit authority of the Washington metro space, has acute monetary troubles due to diminished metro and bus ridership attributable to the COVID-19 pandemic. On the identical time, growing transit ridership “helps a number of different District priorities associated to visitors security, well being and the local weather,” in response to the committee report on the laws.
The invoice’s supporters hope to handle all these points concurrently by funding resident transit subsidies as an funding in WMATA. However the transit company will solely profit if the service is dependable sufficient to draw riders. “In the end, [this bill] means every rider shall be deciding to spend money on Metro’s future and the system they need to see,” Councilmember Charles Allen mentioned in an announcement.
The proposed laws would create a nearly common program that’s considerably distinct within the U.S. for the reason that $100 transit subsidy would go to all Washington, D.C., residents not enrolled in a transit subsidy program.
That’s uncommon as a result of most cities providing reduced-fare transit packages goal riders primarily based on their revenue, with many basing diminished fares on the federal poverty tips. As an example, Denver, Colorado, reduces transit fares for these incomes not more than 185% of the poverty stage — or roughly $42,600. Different cities scale back fares primarily based on participation in public help packages; Dallas, Texas, permits folks receiving Non permanent Help to Needy Households to buy commonplace transit passes at decrease charges.
If the laws passes, riders would merely must show their residency to get the subsidy. “We’d like common assist for transit,” mentioned Alex Baca, District of Columbia coverage director at Larger Larger Washington, who helps the invoice. “We wish folks of all revenue ranges using transit.”
An evaluation by the town council’s finances workplace discovered that the subsidy would disproportionately profit low-income folks since riders are likelier to have low or average incomes. As well as, riders incomes $100,000 or extra are 5 occasions extra possible than these incomes lower than $20,000 to have an employer-provided transit subsidy. In line with the evaluation, Washington, D.C. residents incomes lower than the metro space median revenue would spend roughly two-thirds of subsidy funds.
The price of the laws is estimated to be $373 million for the primary 4 years of implementation. It is going to be funded by future, unbudgeted metropolis revenues.
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UConn women's basketball overcomes tight first half to rout Georgetown thanks to relentless defense
A defense sparked by sophomore energy bunny KK Arnold, who in her new role with the Huskies is making an immeasurable impact off the bench thanks to a newfound sense of confidence.
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On Saturday, against the Hoyas, Arnold let the game come to her. She waited until the very right moment to reach in and latch herself onto a loose dribble to force a jump ball. She knew how to slowly shorten the distance between herself and a Hoya player until she was right in their face, pressing hard enough to force them to turnover the ball. And offense, she crashed into the paint, she perfectly timed her release to make a clutch layup.
“It’s amazing, no matter how much basketball these kids play, it’s all (about) confidence,” Geno Auriemma said. “You know, just even the finishes. Like last year, she had a hard time with those finishes. So, the confidence that she’s playing with right now is what’s way different than last year. I mean, she was confident last year, but I think she’s much, much more confident and much more sure of herself right now.”
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Led by Arnold’s spark on defense, the No. 7-ranked Huskies defeated Georgetown 73-55 Saturday afternoon at the Entertainment & Sports Arena, home of the WNBA’s Washington Mystics, to advance to 6-0 in Big East play and 15-2 overall. The win concluded the teams’ regular season series after UConn previously beat the Hoyas in Hartford in December.
UConn’s first game without Bueckers (who is expected back next week) last week wasn’t very competitive. The Huskies led Xavier, the last-place team in the Big East, the majority of the way on Wednesday, including by as much as 56 in the final minutes. The Musketeers were outmatched in every category even when Auriemma emptied his bench prior to halftime.
But Saturday was a different story.
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Despite only having nine available players with Ice Brady out sick, the Huskies allowed the Hoyas to punch first. And unlike the Musketeers, Georgetown (8-8, 1-4) never took its foot off the gas.
UConn’s defense couldn’t handle the hot start and allowed Georgetown to take advantage on the perimeter. The Hoyas went 4-of-6 on 3’s five-and-a-half minutes in. Georgetown freshman guard Khadee Hession couldn’t miss and ended the first half 4-of-5 from deep with a then-game high of 14 points.
Arnold (seven points, five rebounds, four assists and one steal) checked in at the first timeout and immediately ramped up the Huskies’ intensity.
She got in the face of her defensive assignments and stuck on them like glue, always flustering them by waving her arms up and down and never planting her feet flat on the floor. So much of her defensive impact goes unnoticed on the box score.
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“Coming in this year, you could tell she was more confident,” Azzi Fudd said of Arnold. “She understood what Coach wanted her to do, what she needed to do on this team. And I think it’s shown really well right now. Like, she’s bringing the intensity, the energy off the bench that we need defensively, most importantly. But then the defense turns to offense. You get transition buckets, you get easy looks. And I think just having that spark off the bench is so powerful.”
Arnold’s aggressiveness helped the Huskies not only slow down the Hoyas but also find their offensive rhythm. UConn ended the first quarter on a 9-2 run and forced Georgetown into three straight defensive stops to end the frame. The Huskies ended the first half ahead by five after shooting 59 percent from the floor, while keeping the Hoyas to 39 percent.
Yet, the Hoyas didn’t go down easily. Saturday’s first half featured five ties and eight lead changes until UConn pulled away in the third quarter.
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“We talked a lot about when you come in and you play somebody a second time (and) you’re on the road, you can’t go in expecting for them to just go, ‘Well, you know, just beat us.’ So, you’re gonna have to grind it out,” Auriemma said. “… You have to be able to withstand whatever’s happening in that game and figure out a way to win the game that day the way it’s being played.”
The Huskies double-teamed Hoya star Kelsey Ransom on the inbound pass on Georgetown’s second possession of the second half to force a turnover. Two plays later, Sarah Strong picked off a Hoyas’ dribble and laid it in on the other end.
UConn’s defense took over the game and shut down the Hoyas, forcing them to give up 14 points off 10 turnovers.
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Jana El Alfy stepped up under the basket and recorded a season-high four blocks. Even 5-foot-10 sophomore guard Ashlynn Shade got in on the action, swatting away Ransom’s layup with 7:18 to go.
Fudd, playing in her first homecoming game as a Husky, led UConn’s offense with a season-high five 3-pointers and 21 points. Strong followed with 16 points, nine rebounds, six assists and three steals with Shade finishing with 12 points, seven rebounds and two blocks.
The Huskies next play Wednesday, Jan. 15, at St. John’s in Queens, New York.
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Snow totals for DC, Maryland & Virginia, after overnight snowfall
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A winter weather system threatens the Washington, D.C. region this weekend.
According to FOX 5’s Gwen Tolbart, a Winter Weather Advisory until 1 a.m. Sunday for Garrett, Western Highland, Western Grant and Western Pendleton counties. An additional 2 to 4 inches of snow is possible with some isolated amounts up to 6 inches.
Gusty afternoon winds are expected to reach 40 mph and will cause blowing snow in the advisory area. Poor visibility and slick road conditions are to be expected.
Saturday will welcome some clouds that will eventually thin out to leave us with partly sunny skies. The highs are expected to remain in the 30s. Winds will be gusty from the Northwest region 10-15G30 mph. A very cold night ahead with mostly clear skies of 24F.
More sunshine is expected for Sunday with passing clouds. A cold and slightly breezy day on the horizon with highs again in the 30s. Overnight temperatures will drop to the low 20s and teens.
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