UConn Women's Basketball Punches Final Four Ticket

0:00Yukon women's basketball just punched their ticket to the final four for the third straight year, staying perfect at 38 and 0 after a. Solid 70-52 win over Notre Dame in the Elite 8. Coach Gino Ariyama called this squad his proudest ever, saying they're so connected in humble, handling that undefeated pressure like pros. These Huskies have been straight dominating, averaging nearly 38 points per win margin, with all but one victory by at least 14. They're on a 53 game streak, one shy of tying a historic mark, even after losing star Paige Becker's and leaning on five freshmen who stepped. Up big. Players were stunned hearing Ariyama's rare praise on the mic. As he fudged and Sarah Strong said he doesn't hand out compliments lightly, but they feel the love and adore this tight-knit group that succeeded all. Expectations. Now the real test hits in Phoenix, with all four number one seeds, UCLA, Texas, and South Carolina advancing together for just the fifth time, ever.

1:02It's the second straight year these exact teams make it, echoing 95 and 96. Yukon faces South Carolina Friday at 7pm, their first final four clash after title game meetings before. Ariyama's joking about how scary these foes are, but he's ready to let the air out, play free ball, and see where the street takes them. Hartford News today, powered by AI bringing you what matters.