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UConn Women Seeking 13th National Title

UConn Huskies enter the Sweet 16 undefeated at 36-0, favored by 26.5 points against North Carolina, with a 50.7% shooting average this season.

  • On Friday, the undefeated UConn Huskies face the North Carolina Tar Heels in a Sweet 16 NCAA Tournament game scheduled for 5 p.m. in Fort Worth, Texas.
  • UConn enters the tournament with a perfect 36-0 record, including a 23-0 mark in the Big East, while North Carolina arrives with a 28-7 overall record, finishing 15-5 in the ACC.
  • The Huskies average 86.6 points per game shooting 50.7% from the field, compared to the Tar Heels' 76.0 points on 45.6% shooting. Star player Sarah Strong contributes 18.4 points for UConn.
  • BetMGM Sportsbook lists UConn as a 27.5-point favorite, while analysts give the Huskies a 94.0% chance to win. All five experts predict a UConn victory.
  • Broadcast on ESPN, this March Madness Women's NCAA Tournament game determines who advances in the Fort Worth Region bracket. The winner moves closer to the national championship.
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UConn Huskies and North Carolina Tar Heels meet in Sweet 16

The No. 1 UConn Huskies and No. 15 North Carolina Tar Heels square off in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16. Friday's matchup is the first of the season for the two squads.

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