March Madness 2023 is ready for its Final Four. Miami will face UConn in what should be a spectacular game at NRG Stadium in Houston. The Hurricanes are going for their first National Championship ever, while the Huskies want to hoist the trophy for the fifth time in program’s history.
Miamiare five-point underdogs againstUConn,but they are ready foranother upset. So far, theHurricaneshave shocked the nation after eliminating No.2Houstonand No.5 Texas. There’s no fear in this team led byIsaiah Wong, Jordan Miller and Norchad Omier.
Meanwhile, theUConn Huskiesare on a roll winning 10 of their last 11 games. Though their only loss came at theBig Eastsemifinals againstMarquette, head coachDan Hurleyknew there was something about this group of players. InMarch Madness 2023, UConn have proved it with victories over Iona, Saint Mary’s, Arkansas and Gonzaga.
Final Four 2023:What happens if Miami lose to UConn in March Madness?
If Miamilose to UConn in the Final Four ofMarch Madness 2023, the Hurricanes will be officially eliminated. Then, the Huskieswill advance to the National Championship game. It would be theirfirst final since 2014.
In case UConn beat Miami, the Huskies willhave to face the winner of the other semifinal between theSan Diego Aztecsand Florida Atlantic University. UConn won the National Championship in 1999, 2004, 2011 and 2014.
Since that 2014 season, theHuskiesnever reached again theSweet Sixteen. Now, they’re finally back to the Final Four. After a 27-8 record, UConn forgot a crushing loss withMarquetteat the semifinals of the Big East tournament and went all-in forMarch Madness. For the oddsmakers, they are the current favorites to become champions at Houston.