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UConn stays perfect β€” but not without a fight.

No. 1 UConn Huskies faced early resistance from No. 4 North Carolina Tar Heels in their Sweet 16 matchup, trailing after the first quarter before grinding out a slim halftime lead. But championship DNA showed in the second half, as the Huskies pulled away for a dominant 63-42 win.

πŸ”₯ 53 consecutive wins
πŸ€ 30th Elite Eight appearance
πŸ† 3 wins away from an undefeated season & back-to-back national titles

Was this the wake-up call UConn needed? Or just another reminder of their dominance?

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00:03The UConn Huskies advanced to the Elite Eight after a 63-42 win over the UNC Tar Heels in this
00:10highly anticipated Sweet 16 matchup. UConn entered tonight's game as the undefeated number one
00:17overall seat in the tournament and they did not disappoint. After a slow start from both teams,
00:22the Huskies were able to find the rhythm in the second half. Defense proved to be the difference
00:26maker in tonight's game. UConn was relentless, forcing UNC into 24 turnovers, completely
00:32disrupting UNC's offensive flow. All-American Sarah Strong led the way with an impressive
00:37all-around performance, finishing with 21 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 steals. The Huskies will return
00:43to Dickey's Arena on Sunday for the Elite Eight, where they will match up against the Notre Dame
00:48Fighting Irish for a spot in the Final Four. For more on March Madness, tune in to Spectrum Cable,
00:53Channel 15 on Wednesday and Thursday nights at 11 p.m. I'm Lacey Hawthorne with D210 Sports
00:58and you've been credentialed.
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