Huskies Back on Top

The No. 2 Connecticut Huskies claimed the women's college basketball national title last night, defeating the defending champion No. 1 South Carolina Gamecocks 82-59. It marks the first title for the Huskies since winning four in a row between 2013 and 2016, and their 12th overall—the most of any women's team in the sport. 

The Huskies were led by star freshman Sarah Strong, who went for 24 points, 15 rebounds, five assists, and three blocks. Paige Bueckers—widely expected to be the top draft pick—added another 17 points in her final game. Hall of Fame coach Geno Auriemma is in his 40th season with the Huskies—a full 30% of those campaigns have ended with a title win. Watch end-of-game interviews here. 

On the men's side, No. 1 seeds Florida and Houston will square off in the title game tonight (8:50 pm ET, CBS). Florida advanced after beating No. 1 Auburn Saturday, 79-73, while Houston stunned No. 1 Duke with a six-point comeback in the final 35 seconds. Watch the final moments here.