Arizona held UConn to a season low in points but still had to hold on after leading by 14 late in the third quarter as the Huskies made a late push. At the final buzzer, McDonald threw the ball high in the air and was mobbed by teammates near center court. She shared a long hug with coach Adia Barnes, who starred as a player at the school in the late 1990s.
Arizona upsets UConn 69-59 to reach its 1st women’s NCAA championship game
