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WHO:

UConn Huskies, defending national champions

Coach Geno Auriemma

Sarah Strong, national player of the year favorite

Azzi Fudd, projected 2026 WNBA No. 1 draft pick

UTSA Roadrunners, American Conference champion

Karen Aston, UTSA head coach

Audi Crooks, junior center for Iowa State

Uche Izoje, ACC freshman of the year from Syracuse

Shea Ralph, Vanderbilt head coach

Mikayla Blakes, Vanderbilt star and National Player of the Year contender

WHAT:

UConn is the No. 1 overall seed in the 2026 women's NCAA tournament.

UConn has a 50-game winning streak and a record of 34-0 this season.

UConn has won 12 NCAA titles and reached the women's Final Four 24 times.

UConn has the best defense in Division I, allowing 50.4 points per game (PPG).

UConn has the second highest-scoring offense at 88.8 PPG.

UConn will face No. 16 seed UTSA in the first round on March 19th, 2026.

UConn has won by double digits in every game except one this season.

UTSA has a record of 18-15 and is in the NCAA tournament for the third time.

UConn has forced an average of 24.5 turnovers per game and scores 33.6 PPG off those turnovers.

UConn leads Division I in 3-point shooting percentage at 39.6%.

WHERE:

UConn's first-round game is in the Fort Worth 1 Regional.

UConn could face teams from the Sacramento 4 Regional in the Final Four.

WHEN:

UConn's first-round game is scheduled for March 19th, 2026.

UConn last entered the tournament unbeaten in 2018.

WHY:

UConn aims to repeat as national champions after winning the title in 2025.

The Huskies' undefeated record and strong performance make them a favorite to win.

HOW:

UConn's defense holds opponents to 33.3% shooting and 27.4% from 3-point range.

UConn's offense relies on effective passing and cutting, creating a rhythmic quarter-court offense.

(UPDATED March 16, 2026 07:21 UTC)

The UConn Huskies, the defending national champions, have earned the No. 1 overall seed in the 2026 women's NCAA tournament with an impressive record of 34 wins and no losses this season, including a remarkable 50-game winning streak. They will face the UTSA Roadrunners, who have a record of 18-15, in the first round on March 19th in the Fort Worth 1 Regional, while UConn aims to repeat as champions after their victory in 2025. Known for their dominant defense and high-scoring offense, UConn leads Division I in 3-point shooting percentage and has forced an average of 24.5 turnovers per game, contributing to their status as favorites to win it all.