NEW ORLEANS — Breanna Stewart scored 29 points to help UConn beat Notre Dame 83-65 last night to advance to the NCAA championship game.
The Huskies will face Louisville in the title game tomorrow night in an all-Big East final. UConn will be going for its eighth national championship to match Tennessee for the most in women’s basketball history.
The Huskies (34-4) and Irish had played three thrilling games this season, with Notre Dame (35-2) coming out on top by margins of one point, two points and in triple overtime. This one wasn’t as close, ending the brilliant career of Notre Dame guard Skylar Diggins and the Irish’s 30-game winning streak.
Louisville 64, California 57
Antonita Slaughter scored 18 points on six 3-pointers and Louisville (29-8) clawed back from a 10-point halftime deficit to defeat California (32-4).
The Cardinals join Louisville’s men’s team in playing for a national championship.