UConn vs Syracuse: March Madness Rematch

0:00It's March 22nd, Hartford News today starts now, AI-powered and ready. Yukon Women's Basketball team faces Syracuse in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Monday at 6 p.m. at Gampel Pavilion in stores. The top-seated Huskies enter undefeated at 35 wins in zero losses, boasting their deepest roster in years as they chase a 30-second. Greatswee, 16-trip, Syracuse, the ninth seed at 24-8, punched their ticket with a first-round upset over eighth-seated Iowa State. Two years ago, these teams met in the same round right here, with Yukon holding off a late Syracuse rally for a 72-64 win. Freshman, Ashland Shade and KK Arnold stepped up big in the clutch, was Shade's deflection and Arnold's game-sealing-free-pointer sealing the deal as the third-seated Huskies advanced. Now juniors, Shade and Arnold bring that experience back, feeling more confident in the spotlight.

1:00Shade just joined Yukon's thousand-point club in their first-round round of Texas, San Antonio, while Arnold earned first-team all-big-east honors as the starting point guard. They say March Man is still thrills, but they've grown more comfortable handling the pressure. Syracuse returns just one player from that game, Junior Guard Sophie Burrows, who lit it up from three last time and added fourteen points and nine. Rebound's in their opener. Freshman Center Ushay Ezoje leads them with nearly double-double averages and strong-shop blocking, and Coach Gino Ariama calls her one of the best. They faced the orange mix-length, physicality, and team play to challenge Yukon's rhythm. History favors the Huskies, who lead the series 41-12 and have beaten Syracuse in three prior tournament second rounds, plus a national title game. With ESPN coverage, this rematch promises intensity as both squads gear up for a spot in the