In a pre-game interview with ESPN’s Holly Rowe, UConn coach Geno Auriemma said he hopes his team can use its speed and pace to break through the Bruins’ defense and keep UCLA on its toes. Managing that pace will be key to limiting scoring opportunities for the Huskies and allowing the Bruins’ offense to play within their own game.

UConn and UCLA. Bueckers and Betts. UConn has closed as a -7.5 point favorite and the entire ESPN broadcast picked UConn to win.