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One Stat Shows Just How Dominant UConn Was Through Their March Madness Run

The Huskies captured the 12th NCAA title of the Geno Auriemma era.

Mike McDaniel

The Connecticut Huskies captured their 12th women's national title on Sunday afternoon.
The Connecticut Huskies captured their 12th women's national title on Sunday afternoon. / Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
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The Connecticut Huskies captured their 12th national title on Sunday afternoon in a 82-59 win over the South Carolina Gamecocks.

After taking a 10-point lead into halftime, the Huskies hit the gas in the second half to earn a dominant victory in the national championship game.

UConn's freshman star Sarah Strong scored 24 points and added 15 rebounds. Azzi Fudd added 24 of her own, and star senior Paige Bueckers added 17 points and six rebounds.

The Huskies' dominant win in Sunday's title game was nothing new in this tournament. UConn's closest game in the tournament was a 14-point win in the Elite Eight over the USC Trojans.

It's fitting that the Huskies put a bow on the title-winning season with another blowout victory.

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MIKE MCDANIEL

Mike McDaniel is a staff writer on the Breaking and Trending News team at Sports Illustrated, where he has worked since January 2022. His work has been featured at InsideTheACC.com, SB Nation, FanSided and more. McDaniel hosts the Hokie Hangover Podcast, covering Virginia Tech athletics, as well as Basketball Conference: The ACC Football Podcast. Outside of work, he is a husband and father, and an avid golfer.

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