UConn vs UTSA: March Madness Kickoff

0:00On March 16th, the UConn Women's Basketball team has dominated all season, capping off a perfect big East run with their 24th conference. Tournament, title, they crushed Villanova 90-51, improving to 34 wins and zero losses while extending their winning streak to 50 games. As the top overall seed in their region, the Huskies earned an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament and now sit just six victories from a record, 13th National Title. Earlier this week, the bracket revealed UConn as the number one seed for the 23rd time in program history. They'll host their first round matchup in stores against the number 16 seed UTSA on March 21st at 3pm in Gamble Pavilion. The game airs on ABC, setting up an early test for the undefeated powerhouse. Meanwhile, UTSA brings a gritty underdog story to the court. The roadrunners finished 18 wins and 15 losses, but stormed through their conference tournament as the number six seed, knocking off the top.

1:01Team to snag their first NCAA birth since 2009. UTSA's coach sees huge value in facing UConn, calling it a priceless experience for her players amid the intense home crowd. She's one of just 15 coaches to lead three different programs to the big dance, though the quick draw against the Huskies caught her off guard. With UConn's championship pedigree and flawless record, this match of highlights the tournament's mix of giants and dreamers promising and exciting. Start to March Madness.