Photos: No. 3 Arizona Wildcats beat No. 1 UConn Huskies in NCAA Tournament Final Four
University of Arizona Wildcats Women's Basketball team beat No. 1 UConn Huskies, 69-59, in the 2021 NCAA Tournament Final Four game in San Antonio, Texas, on April 2, 2021. The women are headed to their first National Championship game on Sunday against Stanford.
NCAA Tournament Final Four: No. 3 seed Arizona vs. No. 1 seed UConn
Cate Reese and Aari McDonald celebrate as the Arizona Wildcats defeated UConn to advance to the NCAA Women's National Championship game.
NCAA Tournament Final Four: No. 3 seed Arizona vs. No. 1 seed UConn
Aari McDonald, left, hugs another teammate as the Arizona Wildcats defeated UConn to advance to the NCAA Women's National Championship game.
NCAA Tournament Final Four: No. 3 seed Arizona vs. No. 1 seed UConn
Cydney Walters, center, leaps out of her seat as she and Ariel Shirley, left,, and Lauryn Thomas celebrate the final whistle of the Wildcat's over UConn in the Final Four at Union Public House at St. Philip's Plaza, Tucson, Ariz., April 2, 2021.
NCAA Tournament Final Four: No. 3 seed Arizona vs. No. 1 seed UConn
Arizona Wildcats guard Helena Pueyo (13) grabs the rebound over UConn Huskies forward Aaliyah Edwards (3) in the second half during the NCAA Tournament Final Four game at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas on April 2, 2021. Arizona won 69-59 and is headed to the National Championship.
NCAA Tournament Final Four: No. 3 seed Arizona vs. No. 1 seed UConn
UConn Huskies guard Christyn Williams (13) has some words with a referee as her teammate UConn Huskies guard Paige Bueckers (5) lays on the ground in the second half during the NCAA Tournament Final Four game at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas on April 2, 2021. Arizona won 69-59.
NCAA Tournament Final Four: No. 3 seed Arizona vs. No. 1 seed UConn
Arizona Wildcats forward Trinity Baptiste (0) and Arizona Wildcats guard Bendu Yeaney (23) guard UConn Huskies guard Paige Bueckers (5) in the second half during the NCAA Tournament Final Four game at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas on April 2, 2021. Arizona won 69-59.
Arizona vs UConn, NCAA Tournament
UConn Huskies guard Paige Bueckers (5) is shut down by Arizona defenders Cate Reese and Aari McDonald in the first half during the NCAA Tournament Final Four game at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas on April 2, 2021.
Arizona vs UConn, NCAA Tournament
Arizona Wildcats guard Helena Pueyo (13) tries to block the shot of UConn Huskies guard Paige Bueckers (5) in the first half during the NCAA Tournament Final Four game at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas on April 2, 2021.
Arizona vs UConn, NCAA Tournament
Arizona Wildcats forward Cate Reese (25) is defended by UConn Huskies forward Aaliyah Edwards (3) in the first half during the NCAA Tournament Final Four game at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas on April 2, 2021.
Arizona vs UConn, NCAA Tournament
Arizona Wildcats guard Aari McDonald (2) makes a drive as UConn Huskies guard Christyn Williams (13) tries to defend in the first half during the NCAA Tournament Final Four game at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas on April 2, 2021.
NCAA Tournament Final Four: No. 3 seed Arizona vs. No. 1 seed UConn
Arizona Wildcats forward Cate Reese (25) eyes the basket over UConn Huskies guard Nika Muhl (10) and UConn Huskies guard Christyn Williams (13) in the second half during the NCAA Tournament Final Four game at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas on April 2, 2021. Arizona won 69-59 and is headed to the National Championship game.
Arizona vs UConn, NCAA Tournament
Arizona Wildcats forward Cate Reese (25) embraces Arizona Wildcats guard Aari McDonald (2) after she hit a three-pointer in the first half during the NCAA Tournament Final Four game at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas on April 2, 2021.
Arizona vs UConn, NCAA Tournament
Arizona Wildcats guard Bendu Yeaney (23) looks to mak ethe pass to Arizona Wildcats forward Sam Thomas (14) in the first half during the NCAA Tournament Final Four game at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas on April 2, 2021.
NCAA Tournament Final Four: No. 3 seed Arizona vs. No. 1 seed UConn
An Arizona fan dances to music in the arena during a timeout in the second half during the NCAA Tournament Final Four game at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas on April 2, 2021. Arizona beat UConn 69-59.
Arizona vs. UConn, NCAA Tournament
After grabbing the rebound, Arizona Wildcats forward Sam Thomas (14) looks to make a basket as she's surrounded by UConn defenders in the first half during the NCAA Tournament Final Four game at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas on April 2, 2021.
NCAA Tournament Final Four: No. 3 seed Arizona vs. No. 1 seed UConn
Arizona fans sit amongst the cardboard cutouts as they cheer on the Wildcats against the UConn Huskies in the first half during the NCAA Tournament Final Four game at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas on April 2, 2021. Arizona won 69-59 and is headed to the National Championship.
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Adia Barnes coached against Geno Auriemma and Tara VanDerveer in the Final Four, and will line up against Hall of Famer C. Vivian Stringer in this year’s Paradise Jam.
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