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UConn Beats Notre Dame, Advances to 25th Women's Final Four

29 March, 2026.Sports.21 sources

Key Takeaways

UConn defeated Notre Dame 70-52 to advance to the Final Four.
UConn's 25th Final Four berth solidifies program record.
Blanca Quiñonez scores 20 points; Sarah Strong scores 21.

UConn Defeats Irish

No. 1 seed UConn defeated No. 6 seed Notre Dame 70-52 in the Elite Eight.

The victory keeps the Huskies undefeated at 38-0 and extends their winning streak to 54 games.

Chicago Star Media

UConn has reached the Final Four in 17 of the last 18 seasons.

Quiñonez Shines Off Bench

Blanca Quiñonez was the difference-maker, scoring 20 points off the bench.

She also grabbed eight rebounds and made four 3-pointers.

CT Insider

Strong finished with 21 points and eight rebounds.

Hidalgo Leads Notre Dame

Hannah Hidalgo scored 22 points and grabbed 11 rebounds.

“FORT WORTH, TEXAS - MARCH 29: Head coach Geno Auriemma of UConn Huskies talks to head coach Niele Ivey of Notre Dame Fighting Irish before the game in the Elite Eight round game of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament held at Dickies Arena on March 29, 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas”

CT Insider

She was the only double-figure scorer for the Irish.

No other Notre Dame player scored in double figures.