Photos: No. 3 Arizona Wildcats beat No. 1 UConn Huskies in NCAA Tournament Final Four
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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.
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Cate Reese and Aari McDonald celebrate as the Arizona Wildcats defeated UConn to advance to the NCAA Women's National Championship game.
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Aari McDonald, left, hugs another teammate as the Arizona Wildcats defeated UConn to advance to the NCAA Women's National Championship game.
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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.
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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.
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UConn Huskies guard Christyn Williams (13)Β 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Arizona guard Aari McDonald (2) saves the ball from going out of bounds during the second half of a women's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game against Connecticut Friday, April 2, 2021, at the Alamodome in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
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Connecticut guard Paige Bueckers (5) passes over Arizona guard Aari McDonald (2) during the first half of a women's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game Friday, April 2, 2021, at the Alamodome in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
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Arizona guard Aari McDonald (2) drives around Connecticut guard Evina Westbrook (22) during the first half of a women's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game Friday, April 2, 2021, at the Alamodome in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
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Connecticut forward Olivia Nelson-Ododa, rear, blocks a shot by Arizona forward Cate Reese during the first half of a women's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game Friday, April 2, 2021, at the Alamodome in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
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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 yearβs Paradise Jam.
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Arizona guard Shaina Pellington (1) drives up court ahead of Connecticut guard Evina Westbrook (22) and guard Paige Bueckers (5) during the first half of a women's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game Friday, April 2, 2021, at the Alamodome in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
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Arizona guard Shaina Pellington (1) celebrates after getting fouled by Connecticut guard Christyn Williams, left, during the first half of a women's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game Friday, April 2, 2021, at the Alamodome in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
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Arizona guard Helena Pueyo (13) grabs a rebound over Connecticut forward Aubrey Griffin (44) during the first half of a women's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game Friday, April 2, 2021, at the Alamodome in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
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Connecticut forward Olivia Nelson-Ododa (20) is fouled by Arizona forward Lauren Ware, rear, during the second half of a women's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game Friday, April 2, 2021, at the Alamodome in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
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Arizona guard Helena Pueyo (13) shoots over Connecticut guard Paige Bueckers (5) during the second half of a women's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game Friday, April 2, 2021, at the Alamodome in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
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Arizona forward Trinity Baptiste (0) grabs a rebound between Connecticut guard Christyn Williams (13) and forward Aaliyah Edwards, right, during the second half of a women's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game Friday, April 2, 2021, at the Alamodome in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
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