UConn played what its coach Geno Auriemma called a mistake-free game. UCLA was uncharacteristically sloppy. The Bruins lost the game with 14 turnovers in the first half, leading to 19 points for the Huskies; UCLA only had 22 points total at intermission.

UConn turns in one of its best defensive efforts of the season in beating UCLA and advancing to the NCAA national championship game

The Huskies (36-3) outscored the Bruins (34-3) in all four quarters. UConn scored 27 points off turnovers to UCLA's five. The Huskies outshot the Bruins from the field, 55% to 38.5%. They outrebounded UCLA, 34-29. They held the edge in assists, 17-11. They compiled a nine-point advantage in fast-break points.