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The UConn Huskies had a stretch where they went on a 31-0 run, which ultimately led to a dominant victory.
Michigan State basketball has advanced into the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament, gearing up for a Sweet 16 showdown against the UConn Huskies. The Spartans, who beat Louisville 77-69 for their spot in the second weekend,
The Orange lay an egg in our Syracuse vs. UConn predictions and Women's March Madness picks on Monday, March 23.
The No. 1-seeded UConn Huskies (35-0, 20-0) defeated the No. 9-seeded Syracuse Orange (24-8, 12-6) (score) to advance to the Sweet 16 of the 2026 NCAA Tournament. In Connecticut’s 53-point victory, three players reached double figures.
As the March Madness action on Sunday, March 22 winds down, there is a meeting at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia to decide one of the Sweet 16 spots in the East Region as the UConn Huskies take on the UCLA Bruins.
The UCLA Bruins and the UConn Huskies meet Sunday in a NCAA Tournament East Region game in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at 8:45 p.m. ET.
If you thought UConn women's basketball was unstoppable before, just watch them in 2026 March Madness. The Huskies are undefeated on the season, entering the tournament as the No. 1 overall seed and the defending champions.
BOTTOM LINE: No. 1 UConn faces Syracuse in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. The Huskies are 23-0 against Big East opponents and 12-0 in non-conference play. UConn is 30-0 against opponents with a winning record.