By Harper Mayfield | Sports Writer
There are few more heartbreaking ways to end a season than a last-second loss.
The Baylor women’s basketball team experienced just that on Monday night, falling in their Elite Eight matchup to the Connecticut Huskies, 69-67. The loss eliminates Baylor from title contention and sends UConn to their 12th straight Final Four. Head coach Kim Mulkey has seen her fair share of talented teams, and knows this Baylor group was among the best of them.
“[They were] very much Final Four, national championship worthy,” Mulkey said. “They’re as good as anybody that’s left.