Hlights Uconn Womens Basketball Beats Stanford In The Final Four
The UConn Women's Basketball team has done it again! On April 2, 2021, the Huskies defeated the Stanford Cardinal 75-60 to advance to the NCAA Women's Basketball Championship game. This win marks the 21st time that UConn has made it to the championship game, and the team is seeking its 12th national title. The game took place at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, where the entire NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament is being held this year due to COVID-19 restrictions.
The Game
UConn came into the game with a 27-1 record, while Stanford had a 30-2 record. The Huskies had defeated Baylor in the Elite Eight to advance to the Final Four, while Stanford had defeated Louisville. The game started off with a basket from Stanford, but UConn quickly took control and led for most of the game. The Huskies had four players score in double figures, led by freshman Paige Bueckers with 28 points. Stanford's leading scorer, Haley Jones, had 24 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome UConn's balanced scoring attack.
UConn's defense was also a key factor in the win. The Huskies held Stanford to just 35% shooting from the field and forced 16 turnovers. UConn's defense has been one of the best in the country all season, and it showed up when it mattered most in this game.
The Players
Paige Bueckers has been the standout player for UConn all season, and she continued her impressive play in the Final Four. Bueckers, who was named the AP Player of the Year earlier in the week, scored 28 points and dished out 3 assists in the win over Stanford. The freshman guard has been a dominant force on both ends of the court this season and is a leading candidate for the Naismith Player of the Year award.
But Bueckers isn't the only star on the UConn team. Junior forward Christyn Williams had 14 points and 6 rebounds in the win over Stanford, while sophomore guard Anna Makurat had 10 points and 4 assists. Senior guard Evina Westbrook also chipped in with 10 points.
For Stanford, Haley Jones was the standout player with 24 points and 6 rebounds. Freshman guard Cameron Brink had 10 points and 7 rebounds, while senior guard Kiana Williams had 5 points and 5 assists.
The Road to the Championship
UConn's road to the championship game has been a tough one. The Huskies had to navigate a difficult bracket that included teams like Baylor, Iowa, and Michigan. But UConn has been up to the challenge, winning each game by an average margin of 25 points.
The Huskies are seeking their first national title since 2016, when they defeated Syracuse in the championship game. UConn has been one of the most dominant programs in women's college basketball history, with 11 national titles and 20 Final Four appearances.
The Championship Game
UConn will face off against the winner of the other Final Four game between Arizona and South Carolina in the championship game on April 4, 2021. The championship game will take place at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, and will be broadcast on ESPN.
UConn will be looking to add another national title to its impressive collection, while its opponent will be seeking its first-ever championship. No matter who they face in the championship game, one thing is for certain – UConn will be the favorite to win it all.
Conclusion
The UConn Women's Basketball team's win over Stanford in the Final Four was a dominant performance that showcased the team's balance on both offense and defense. Paige Bueckers once again proved why she is one of the best players in the country, but it was the Huskies' team effort that ultimately led to the victory.
UConn will now turn its attention to the championship game, where it will seek to add another national title to its already impressive collection. No matter what happens in the championship game, there is no doubt that this year's UConn team will go down as one of the best in program history.
