UConn rallies from slow start past UNC, sets up Elite 8 showdown vs. Notre Dame, Hannah Hidalgo
For 20 minutes on Friday, No. 4 seed North Carolina gave UConn one of its toughest tests of the season. But the end result for the No.
1 Huskies was the same as usual — a dominant win over a quality opponent to advance in the NCAA tournament.
For 20 minutes on Friday, No. 4 seed North Carolina gave UConn one of its toughest tests of the season. But the end result for the No.
1 Huskies was the same as usual — a dominant win over a quality opponent to advance in the NCAA tournament. UConn took over the second half and ultimately cruised to a 63-42 win to eliminate North Carolina and advance to the Elite Eight. With the win, UConn improved to 37-0 and moved within three wins of a second consecutive NCAA championship.
North Carolina took a 13-12 lead into the second quarter and held UConn to a season-low in points at halftime as the Huskies carried a 28-20 lead into the break. But UConn clamped down on defense after halftime with a 12-0 run to start the third quarter. North Carolina didn’t score in the stanza until a layup with 4:22 remaining.