Yukon jumped Jumped out to a nine-point lead to start their Final Four matchup against Miami and really never looked back as the Huskies defeated the Hurricanes 72–59.
The Huskies never relinquished the lead in the game and led by as many as 20 points. The Huskies shot 49.1% from the field and 34.6% from three-point range, helping them return to the national title game for the first time since 2014, with Kevin Ollie roaming the sidelines.
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Connecticut guard Tristan Newton (2) drives Miami defenders to the basket during the second half of a Final Four college basketball game in the NCAA tournament on Saturday, April 1, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vasquez)
UConn big man Adama Sanogo led the way for the Huskies with 21 points and 10 rebounds. He had two blocks and one assist in addition to leading the game in scoring. Jordan Hawkins added 13 points on 3-of-8 shooting, including four free throws.
No other Huskies were in double digits.
Alex Karban added eight points and nine rebounds. Tristan Newton had seven points, eight assists and five rebounds. Andre Jackson Jr. had six points and four assists.
San Diego State’s Lamont Butler hits the game-winning shot to send the Aztecs to the national title
Connecticut forward Adama Sanogo tackles Miami guard Isaiah Wong during the second half of a Final Four college basketball game in the NCAA tournament on Saturday, April 1, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Brian Anderson)
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Isaiah Wong led the Hurricanes with 15 points on 4 of 10 shooting and Jordan Miller, who was perfect in the Elite Eight game against Texas, had 11 points and 10 rebounds. He was 4 of 10 from the field. Nijel Pack and Norchad Omier had eight points each. Omier stood out with seven rebounds.
The Huskies would now be back on their way to a national title for the first time in nine years. In 2014, UConn won it all, defeating Kentucky 60–54.
This time, UConn will face San Diego State, the freshman side of the Cinderella story. The Aztecs defeated Florida Atlantic in the Final Four and Creighton in the Elite Eight by one point each. Both games came down to buzzer-beating shots.
Connecticut guard Jordan Hawkins (24) celebrates after scoring against Miami during the second half of a Final Four college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, April 1, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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The Huskies will be looking for their fifth title in program history.