Led by Castle and Clingan, Defending Champ UConn Returns to NCAA Title Game, Beating Alabama 86–72

UConn guard Stephon Castle (5) dunks over Alabama forward Grant Nelson (2) during the second half of the NCAA college basketball game at the Final Four in Glendale, Ariz., on April 6, 2024. Ross D. Franklin/AP Photo

GLENDALE, Ariz.—The final result showed UConn winning its 11th straight NCAA Tournament game by at least 13 points.

The reality: The Huskies were tested unlike any other time during their run toward a possible second straight national title.