UConn's dominant victory over Gonzaga sets school NCAA Tournament record
The No. 4-seeded UConn Huskies are Final Four bound following a record-setting performance against No. 3 seed Gonzaga in the Elite 8.
The Huskies dominated the Bulldogs, rolling to a blowout 82-54 win to make NCAA Tournament history.
According to ESPN Stats and Info, UConn's 28-point win over Gonzaga was the program's largest margin of victory outside the Round of 64 in NCAA Tournament history.
UConn also became only the 10th team to win its first four tournament games by 15 or more points. The 2004 Huskies also accomplished the feat, ultimately winning the National Title.
The Huskies held a slim seven-point advantage after the first half but took control after halftime, cruising to victory after outscoring the Bulldogs 43-22 in the second half.
Guard Jordan Hawkins set the pace for UConn, finishing with a game-high 20 points, shooting 6-of-15 from the field and 6-of-10 from beyond the arc.
Meanwhile, Alex Karaban scored 12 points, while Adama Sanogo ended the night with 10 points and team-high 10 rebounds.
The Huskies held Gonzaga in check all night. The Bulldogs shot only 33.3% from the field and an abysmal 10% from beyond the arc.
UConn must now wait to find out their opponent for the Final Four. The Huskies will take on the winner of No. 5 Miami vs. No. 2 Texas, scheduled for Sunday at 5:05 p.m. EST.
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