UConn Women Dominate Like No Other

The University of Connecticut's women's basketball team is supposedly having a down year. After all they lost four games this season, including three in conference play. That is just way too many by Husky standards. Most people think that UConn is still among the most talented teams in the country, but few think they will win the national championship.

Personally, UConn likes this. They are so used to having the target on their back. It is nice to be able to play as just another contender for once. The Huskies, the #1 seed in the Kingston Region, got by Prairie View with ease in their first game. The win earned UConn a matchup against Kansas State with a Sweet Sixteen berth on the line. The Huskies came out and dominated from the tip-off. They held the Wildcats to a mere 10 first half points. Little changed in the second half as UConn won the game handily, 72-26.

The win earned the UConn women their 19th straight Sweet Sixteen berth. This year's version of the Huskies might not have the star players on offense, but they definitely take to heart Geno Auriemma's shutdown defense. Kansas State's 26 points is a NCAA tournament record low for any team. The Wildcats shot 18% from the field and only made 10 field goals. Don't sleep on UConn. The Huskies' relentless defense isn't going to let up. After all, this team's only goal is to hang up another banner for this storied program.