Notes & Quotes: Survive and Advance

The box score of Friday night’s first-round win makes it seem like UConn was in control the entire way as it defeated Oklahoma by eight and led for over 38 minutes. The Sooners’ lead lasted 17 seconds and then a minute later the Huskies were on top by five.

OU tied it up with six minutes left, but UConn pushed the lead to four in two minutes and then closed strong to hold on for the win. Nobody was sweating this ending in the final minute.