Sweet 16

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Connecticut Huskies, the number 1 overall seed in the women's NCAA basketball tournament, destroyed Rutgers Scarlet Knights Monday 91-55 in Storrs, Connecticut. With the win, the Huskies advance to the Sweet 16 to play Texas Longhorns Saturday at noon on ESPN.

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Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis was the leading scorer for the Huskies with 23 points. Mosqueda-Lewis made five three-point baskets during the game. Moriah Jefferson chipped in with 19 points and Morgan Tuck had 16 points.

Michigan Wolverines women's basketball team will also be making a trip to the Sweet 16. The Wolverines are playing in the WNIT.

The Wolverines defeated Toledo Rockets Monday 74-58 in Toledo, Ohio. Leading the way for Michigan was Katelynn Flaherty with 25 points and Siera Thompson scored 20 points. Thompson also had a great night behind the three-point arch, she was 4-for-4.

Michigan will host Missouri Tigers in the Sweet 16 of the WNIT Thursday at the Crisler Center in Ann Arbor at 7 p.m.