UConn (32-0) is scheduled to matchup against Saint Francis (PA) (24-9) this Saturday, March 17th. Tip-off is at 11:00am ET and the game will be playing live on ESPN2, streaming available on FuboTV (Free Trial).
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Full Regional Predictions:
Albany Region: Can Anyone Beat UConn?
Lexington Region: Cardinal over Cardinals?
Kansas City Region: Hail State All the Way?
Spokane Region: Another 1 Seed Goes Down
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Last Game's Starting Lineups
These were the starting lineups from each team's last game.
| Connecticut | Saint Francis (PA) |
|---|---|
| Crystal Dangerfield (G) | Jessica Kovatch (G) |
| Kia Nurse (G) | Caitlyn Kroll (G) |
| Napheesa Collier (F) | Maya Wynn (G) |
| Katie Lou Samuelson (F) | A'Lexus Harrison (F) |
| Gabby Williams (F) | Courtney Zezza (F) |
UConn Game Summary
Connecticut won their last game against South Florida, 70-54 on Tuesday, March 6th. Connecticut's Gabby Williams scored a team-high 19 points in the win, hitting 9 of 11 shots from the field for a 81.8% field goal percentage. In 32 minutes, she collected 19 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists, 5 steals and 1 block with 2 turnovers. Kitija Laksa led South Florida's team in scoring with 26 points, while shooting 39.1% from the field (making 9 of 23 attempts). In 40 minutes, Laksa added 26 points, 2 rebounds and 5 threes with 2 turnovers.
Saint Francis (PA) Game Summary
Saint Francis (PA) won their last game against Robert Morris, 66-56 on Sunday, March 11th. Jessica Kovatch (Saint Francis (PA)) scored a team-high 29 points for the winning team, making 8 of 17 attempts from the field for a 47.1% field goal percentage. In 38 minutes, she collected 29 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals and 3 threes with 6 turnovers. Jocelynne Jones led Robert Morris' team in scoring with 21 points, while shooting 7 of 11 (63.6%) from the field. In 34 minutes, Jones added to her stat line, 21 points, 1 rebound, 1 assist, 1 steal and 5 threes with 1 turnover.
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Prediction
UConn is on a mission to get back to the title game after their quest and win streak fell short in the Final Four last season. Saint Francis has its work cut out.
UConn: 72
Saint Francis: 44
MORE: UConn's Gabby Williams A Rare 5-Tool Talent
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Season Averages
- 3290.541.6–30.023.45.110.912.853.439.777.0
- GPPPGREBOREBDREBASTBLKSTLTOPGFGP3PTPFTP
- 3281.041.316.0–15.84.812.916.239.730.471.9
