The UConn Huskies men’s and women’s teams are on a mission again. Both teams advanced to their respective 2026 NCAA Tournament Final Fours. The journey was different for each team, and they landed with different expectations after an entertaining Elite Eight round.
Geno Auriemma’s team had no mercy on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, taking them out 70-52. Hannah Hidalgo’s 22 points couldn’t stand a chance against Sarah Strong (21 points and seven rebounds), Blanca Quiñonez (20 points and eight rebounds) and Azzi Fudd (13 points).
On the other hand, Dan Hurley’s squad had to play hard to beat No. 1 Duke Blue Devils. After entering halftime down 44-29, the Huskies responded with a 44-28 second half, securing the win on a wild game-winning shot…