No. 1-seeds UConn and UCLA turned strong second halves into Final Four tickets
UConn and UCLA faced their toughest tests yet. Both No. 1 seeds survived the Elite Eight to advance to the Final Four.
Sarah Strong hits a shot over Hannah Hidalgo. | Getty Images Historically, Notre Dame has given UConn more trouble than any other program. That also might prove true in this NCAA Tournament.
Unfortunately for the Irish, giving the Huskies trouble meant remaining in striking distance for three and a half quarters. Then, the rims that head coach Geno Auriemma had criticized eventually relented, with a late scoring surge from the No. 1-seed Huskies taking them to a nearly 20-point win, 70-52, over the No.
6-seed Irish. UConn advances to the Final Four for the 25th time in program history at 38-0, riding a 54-game winning streak. celebrations that never get old pic.
twitter. com/Tak3kvJMot — UConn Women’s Basketball (@UConnWBB) March 29, 2026 Throughout the first half, Notre Dame prevented UConn from pulling away. The Irish trailed by seven points at the break, 32-25.
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