The UConn’s women’s basketball team is likely to win another national championship under legendary head coach Geno Auriemma this season.
The Huskies already have cruised through the three rounds of the NCAA Tournament, but this team did something in Saturday’s Sweet 16 win over Mississippi State that had never been seen before and set a record as a result.
UConn's 60-point win is the largest win in NCAA tournament history in the Sweet 16 or later
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) March 26, 2016
The Bulldogs never had a chance after a first quarter that was completely dominated by UConn.
For the 2nd time in 3 Tournament games, UConn has held its opponent to 4 points in the 1st qtr. UConn has outscored opp 93-22 in 1st qtr.
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) March 26, 2016
UConn is no stranger to blowout wins, even in the NCAA Tournament. The Huskies have notched 50-point tournament wins in back-to-back seasons.
UConn beat Texas by 51 in Sweet 16 last season, largest margin of victory by ANY team in Sweet 16 in Tournament history. Lead MSST by 49
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) March 26, 2016
Next up for UConn in the Elite Eight is No. 2 seed Texas in the East region. A win for the Huskies would their 73rd in a row and send them to another Final Four.
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