Ohio State forward Cotie McMahon, right, hugs guard Taylor Mikesell after beating North Carolina 71-69 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Immediately after the Ohio State women’s basketball team topped North Carolina to advance to the Sweet 16 for the second year in a row, freshman forward Cotie McMahon didn’t disguise her feelings. “I want to play UConn so bad,” McMahon said. “Before the season even started, UConn.” Several hours later, the Huskies beat Baylor in their second-round game, so McMahon will get her wish. On Saturday at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Ohio State, a No. 3 seed, will play second-seeded UConn, a program that has been the dominant force in women’s basketball for the last three decades. Ohio State women’s basketball:Do the Buckeyes have enough March Madness magic to upset UConn? | Michael Arace The last time the Huskies failed to reach at least the Sweet…
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