US EditionCoach Geno Auriemma Taking an Undefeated UConn Team to Final Four for 9th Time
UConn brings a 54-game winning streak and NCAA-record 890 assists into a rematch with South Carolina.
- NCAA's winningest coach Geno Auriemma is leading an undefeated UConn team to the women's Final Four for the ninth time. The Huskies are making their record 25th Final Four appearance since the NCAA Tournament debuted 44 years ago.
- Unlike past teams known for their "swagger" and "trash-talking" mentality, Auriemma describes this undefeated squad as "just a bunch of really nice kids that play hard for each other." The contrast reflects a fundamentally different team culture.
- The Huskies boast a 54-game winning streak and hold NCAA single-season records with 890 assists and 597 steals. Defensively, they lead the nation, holding opponents to 50.1 points per game and 33.4% field goal shooting.
- On Friday, UConn faces South Carolina in a rematch of last year's national championship game. A victory could give Auriemma his second 40-0 record in 41 seasons.
- Sophomore Sarah Strong and guard Azzi Fudd are central to the unbeaten run, with Fudd averaging 17.5 points per game. Big East top freshman Blanca Quiñonez has also emerged as a key contributor.
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Geno Auriemma taking an undefeated UConn team to Final Four for 9th time
Geno Auriemma is taking an undefeated UConn team into the women’s Final Four for the ninth time. Unlike past teams with swaggering stars such as Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi, this group is described by their coach as really nice kids who play hard for each other.
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