UConn and Geno Auriemma beat Notre Dame 70-52 to secure 25th women's Final Four appearance
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Key Points:
- UConn defeated Notre Dame 70-52 in the Fort Worth Regional 1 final, advancing to their 25th Final Four in the women's NCAA Tournament with an undefeated 38-0 record.
- Sarah Strong led UConn with 21 points, while Blanca Quiñonez contributed 20 and Azzi Fudd added 13 points and four assists.
- Notre Dame's Hannah Hidalgo scored 22 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, setting NCAA single-season and tournament records for steals but also committing five turnovers.
- The game marked the first NCAA tournament meeting between UConn and Notre Dame with a Final Four spot at stake, with UConn maintaining dominance in the rivalry.
- Despite a scoring drought in the third quarter, UConn maintained a double-digit lead and controlled the game, propelled by strong defense and timely scoring runs.
