UConn women advance to NCAA Final Four with win over Notre Dame
CT Insider • • general
Key Points:
- UConn women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma expressed immense pride in his team after leading them to their 25th Final Four appearance and third consecutive year, calling this team his proudest yet.
- The Huskies defeated Notre Dame 70-52 in a physically intense Elite Eight game, overcoming tough defense and a strong rivalry to maintain their undefeated season at 38-0.
- Freshman Blanca Quiñonez led UConn's second-half surge with 20 points and eight rebounds, while National Player of the Year Sarah Strong scored 21 points and was named Fort Worth Regional Most Outstanding Player.
- Despite early struggles due to Notre Dame's aggressive defense limiting key players Strong and Azzi Fudd, UConn found their rhythm in the third quarter, eventually pulling away with a dominant fourth quarter performance.
- UConn will advance to the Final Four in Phoenix, awaiting the winner of the South Carolina vs. TCU Elite Eight matchup, marking their fifth undefeated entry into the Final Four.
