As UConn struggled through its worst regular season since 2004-05, one of the biggest questions facing the team centered on whether the Huskies would be placed in the Bridgeport Regional — which would allow them to stay in-state and play in front of a friendly crowd — or sent to one of the three other locations.
The NCAA’s initial bracket reveals throughout the regular season put UConn first in Spokane and later Greensboro. But after a strong performance in the Big East Tournament — combined with losses from other teams vying for a 2-seed, the Huskies ultimately ended up in Bridgeport.