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UConn Women's Basketball Advances to 30th Elite Eight
Huskies defeat Notre Dame in regional final, continuing dynasty
Mar. 29, 2026 at 6:13pm
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UConn's sustained excellence in women's basketball is captured in a cubist-inspired illustration that deconstructs the action on the court.Fort Worth TodayThe UConn Huskies women's basketball team defeated the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA tournament, advancing to the Final Four for the 30th time in program history. UConn coach Geno Auriemma spoke about the intensity of the rivalry between the two powerhouse programs and his team's experience in reaching this stage of the tournament.
Why it matters
The UConn Huskies women's basketball team is one of the most dominant programs in college sports history, having won a record 11 national championships. Reaching the Elite Eight for the 30th time is a testament to the team's sustained excellence and coach Geno Auriemma's ability to keep the Huskies at the top of the sport year after year.
The details
In the regional final matchup, the undefeated Huskies defeated Notre Dame by a score that was not provided in the source material. UConn's victory marked the 30th time the program has advanced to the Elite Eight round of the NCAA tournament, further cementing their status as one of the most successful women's basketball teams of all time.
- The game took place on March 29, 2026.
The players
Geno Auriemma
The head coach of the UConn Huskies women's basketball team, who has led the program to 11 national championships.
What they’re saying
“I've been blessed to be a part of this rivalry and been a part of going against one of the best programs in the history of the game, so I've learned a lot.”
— Geno Auriemma, Head Coach, UConn Huskies
What’s next
UConn will advance to the Final Four, where they will face the winner of the other regional final matchup.
The takeaway
The UConn Huskies women's basketball team continues to be the gold standard in the sport, reaching the Elite Eight for the 30th time and solidifying their status as one of the most dominant programs in college athletics history.
