UConn will play San Diego State in the national championship after the Huskies topped the Miami Hurricanes on Saturday night, 72-59.
out to a nine-point lead to start their Final Four matchup against Miami and never really looked back as the Huskies defeated the Hurricanes 72-59.
Connecticut guard Tristen Newton drives to the basket over Miami defenders during the second half of a Final Four college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, April 1, 2023, in Houston.Adama Sanogo led the way for the Huskies with 21 pints and 10 rebounds. He had two blocks and an assist in addition to leading the game in scoring. Jordan Hawkins added 13 points on 3-of-8 shooting with four made free throws to his credit.Alex Karaban added eight points and nine rebounds.
The Huskies will now get back to the national title for the first time in nine years. In 2014, UConn won it all defeating Kentucky 60-54.
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