UConn defeated Notre Dame in the Elite Eight of the NCAA women's tournament on Sunday afternoon, sending the Huskies to the prestigious Final Four and the Fighting Irish all the way back to South Bend. The win marks UConn coach Geno Auriemma's 25th trip to the tournament semifinals, where his Azzi Fudd and Sarah Strong-led Huskies will face the winner of Monday night's South Carolina vs. TCU tilt.
Although the final score of Sunday's game was rather lopsided—the Huskies took the win 70–52—you cannot discount the impact of junior Notre Dame guard Hannah Hidalgo, who led her team with 22 points, 11 rebounds, three assists and three steals. Even Auriemma found himself repeatedly praising the guard's abilities, including after the game, when he detailed the particularly funny quip—or perhaps a lighthearted warning?—Hidalgo shared with him on the court.
