UConn defeats Alabama and returns to play in the tournament’s grand final

Seeking two consecutive championships, UConn defensively dominates Alabama in the second half and beats difficult rivals in the semifinals

On the night of this past Saturday, the 6th, the UConn Huskies (#1) faces the Alabama Crimson (#4) in State Farm Stadiumin the city of Glendalein the second semi-final of the NCAA 2024, counting on a brilliant match from the duo Stephen Castle It is Donovan Clingan to beat rivals 86 to 72.

The Huskies now return to the final to try for their second consecutive championship against Purdue Boilermakers (#1), in the match that takes place this Monday, 8. Win twice the NCAA has not happened since Florida Gatorsin 2006 and 2007. Earlier on Saturday the 6th, Purdue beat NC State Wolfpack (#11) by 63 to 50 and reached his first final in 55 years.

Current champions, UConn took a while to get into gear. At the beginning of the match, they suffered with Alabama leading at times, something that was recurrent throughout the tournament. In the final stretch of the first half, the Huskies established themselves in the lead and went into the break leading 44 to 40. In the second half, it still took a while to really get back into the game, but with good shots being hit, they managed to stop an opposing reaction.


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