October 30, 2024

UConn women see postseason streak end with 73-61 loss to Ohio State in Sweet 16

SEATTLE — The most decorated streak in women’s college basketball has come to a close. The UConn Huskies’ run of 14 consecutive Final Fours was halted in its tracks on Saturday afternoon with a 73-61 loss to No. 3 seed Ohio State in the Sweet 16 at Climate Pledge Arena. UConn, the No. 2 seed, hadn’t been eliminated this early in the NCAA Tournament since 2005. The Huskies committed 25 turnovers, which led to 23 points for the Buckeyes. They also shot just 7 of 15 at the free-throw line. Cotie McMahon led Ohio State with 23 points and five rebounds before fouling out. Jacy Sheldon (17 points) and Taylor Thierry (11) were also in double-figures. Lou Lopez Sénéchal led UConn in scoring with 25 points. Azzi Fudd had 14 points and Dorka Juhasz added a double-double of 13 points and 10 rebounds along with four assists. The Huskies jumped…

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