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UConn Advances to 25th Final Four After Win

PUBLISHED Mar 29, 2026, 12:31 AM ET

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UConn Advances to 25th Final Four After Win

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Fort Worth, Texas. The University of Connecticut women’s basketball team defeated No. 6 Notre Dame 70-52 on Sunday at Dickies Arena, securing a spot in the Final Four; UConn’s victory concluded the Elite Eight and preserved the Huskies’ extended win streak and undefeated tournament run. The win sends UConn to its 25th Final Four and sets up a matchup with the winner of the South Carolina–TCU Elite Eight game; coaches and players, including Sarah Strong and Blanca Quiñonez, will prepare for the Phoenix semifinal later this week.

By Shahbaz A. | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

1996: Noted start of UConn–Notre Dame series and rivalry history.
Jan. 19: UConn defeated Notre Dame 85-47 in Storrs during the regular season.
Early tournament rounds: Notre Dame defeated Fairfield and Ohio State to advance; UConn progressed through opening rounds.
Sweet 16 (weekend): UConn beat North Carolina 63-42; Notre Dame beat Vanderbilt 67-64 to reach Elite Eight.
Elite Eight (Sunday): UConn beat Notre Dame 70-52, advancing to the Final Four in Phoenix.

News Intelligence

This isn't just about basketball. It's about a team that consistently delivers, making UConn a source of pride for Connecticut residents and fans nationwide. If you're a fan, mark your calendar for the Phoenix semifinal.

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Articles Published:: 11
Right Leaning:: 0
Left Leaning:: 1
Neutral:: 10
Distribution:: Left 9%, Center 91%, Right 0%

Who Benefited

UConn, its players, coaching staff, university, and affiliated broadcasters benefited from advancing to the Final Four through increased national exposure, recruiting leverage, and potential postseason revenue and media opportunities.

Who Impacted

Notre Dame players, coaching staff, and their supporters suffered the immediate elimination from the NCAA Tournament and the end of their season, halting their tournament run and related postseason opportunities.