Key takeaways:
- UConn got off to a quick start, taking a 9-0 lead within the first five minutes of the game.
- UConn was led by Adama Sanogo, who scored 21 points and had 10 rebounds.
- The Huskies will look to take advantage of their experience and seeding to win their fifth national title in the championship game on Monday, April 5th.
The University of Connecticut Huskies are one win away from their fifth national title after a 72-59 win over the Miami Hurricanes in the Final Four on Saturday.
UConn got off to a quick start, taking a 9-0 lead within the first five minutes of the game. The Huskies extended their lead to 20 points before the Hurricanes started to make shots. UConn forward Alex Karaban knocked down a three-pointer at the buzzer to give the Huskies a 37-24 lead heading into the half.
The Hurricanes cut the lead down to 10 points again before the Huskies regained control of the game. UConn was led by Adama Sanogo, who scored 21 points and had 10 rebounds. Jordan Hawkins overcame a stomach bug to score 13 points for the Huskies.
The Huskies will now face the winner of the Baylor-Houston game in the NCAA men’s basketball championship game. UConn is the only team with any experience on college basketball’s final weekend and with the best seeding of the four teams in Houston.
The Huskies will look to take advantage of their experience and seeding to win their fifth national title. The championship game will take place on Monday, April 5th.
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