El Alfy's Impact: UConn's Secret Weapon

0:00Yukon crushed Notre Dame 70-52 in the regional final, punching their ticket to a record 25th final four in Phoenix. With just over seven minutes left in the third quarter, Coach Gino Ariema called on six-foot-five wretchert softmorgiana L Alfie for some. Rebounding muscle. And only seven minutes, she went two-for-two from the field, scored four points, grabbed four offensive boards, and added an assist. Her role shrank this season after Yukon loaded up the front court with transfers like Sarah Williams and Blanca Quinternez. Last year, L Alfie started 27 games, but she stayed patient on the bench. Ariema admitted he should have used her sooner, praising her simple, effective plays. ESPN's Rebecca Lobo called it tough but impressive, while teammate Ashlyn Shade highlighted her aggression and size as perfect for big moments. Now the top-seated Huskies faced South Carolina Friday in the national semis at the Footprint Center. The Gamecocks pack serious height, with six-foot-six Medina O'Cott, averaging 13.2 points and 10 rebounds, plus Mariam Douda, Odhill Talk, and Joyce Edwards dominating lately.

1:10Ariema says they're tougher than last year, shooting lights out and tough to scheme against. L Alfie's locked in to battle that size. Ready whenever her numbers call to help chase the title, she's all about winning in that Yukon jersey. This has been Hartford News Today, powered by AI.