SDSU Faces UConn in NCAA Tournament Second Round Showdown

The South Dakota State (SDSU) women's basketball team is gearing up for a significant challenge as they prepare to face the UConn Huskies in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. After securing a 74-68 victory over Oklahoma State, SDSU enters the game with a 30-3 record and a 20-game winning streak, the longest active in the country. UConn, the second seed and a perennial powerhouse, boasts a 31-2 record and has won 30 consecutive second-round games, making them the heavy favorites. Both teams have experienced shifts in their player rotations compared to previous seasons, with UConn now having a deeper bench. This matchup marks the first-ever meeting between the two programs, and SDSU is looking to leverage their strength in execution and chemistry on the court to compete against UConn's formidable defense. The game is set for Monday at 8 p.m. and will be broadcast on ESPN.