Portland, Oregon – History was made in this year’s NCAA Tournament as both the men’s and women’s basketball teams from Connecticut and NC State secured a spot in the coveted Final Four. This unprecedented achievement marks the first time that two schools have seen both of their teams advance to the pinnacle of college basketball in the same year.
The UConn women’s team punched their ticket to the Final Four with a hard-fought 80-73 victory over USC. This milestone appearance signifies the Huskies’ 23rd time competing in the Final Four throughout the program’s storied history. The last school to achieve such a feat was South Carolina back in 2017, where their women’s team emerged victorious in the national championship.
Notably, the Wolfpack and Huskies have a history of success in this tournament. The stage is not unfamiliar to them, having been here before and showcasing their dominance and resilience in past competitions.
In the men’s tournament, defending champions UConn claimed the top overall seed and navigated their way through tough matchups against Stetson, Northwestern, San Diego State, and Illinois to secure their spot in the Final Four. They are set to face off against Alabama in an exciting showdown in Glendale, Arizona.
On the women’s side, UConn’s program, seeded third, continues their impressive run to the Final Four for the third time in four years. They overcame strong opponents such as Jackson State, Syracuse, Duke, and USC on their path to Cleveland to face Iowa in the upcoming showdown.
Meanwhile, NC State’s women’s team will be facing off against top-seeded South Carolina in the Final Four, showcasing their remarkable journey past teams like Chattanooga, Tennessee, Stanford, and Texas. On the men’s side, NC State fought their way to the Final Four with victories over Texas Tech, Oakland, Marquette, and Duke, setting the stage for an intense matchup against Purdue.
The excitement and anticipation are palpable as these teams vie for a chance to etch their names in college basketball history and compete for the ultimate glory on the national stage.