The defending champion UConn Huskies are favored by 11 points in the Sweet 16 against the San Diego State Aztecs, a rematch of last season’s National Championship Game.
UConn has rolled through the first two rounds of the tournament, winning by double digits against No. 16 seed Stetson and No. 9 seed Northwestern.
Meanwhile, the Aztecs survived a scare against No. 12 UAB before knocking off No. 13 Yale, who upset the No. 4 Auburn Tigers in the first round. The Aztecs are one of the better defensive teams in the country, ranking eighth in KenPom in adjusted defensive efficiency, but can the team slow down – and potentially upset – the No.