HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) - Thousands of fans showed they aren’t tired of celebrating national titles with the UConn women’s team, gathering for an hour-long parade and rally in downtown Hartford in mild spring weather.
The victory parade Sunday afternoon began at the state Capitol and ended at the XL Center, the downtown basketball arena where the team often plays.
The UConn women won their third straight NCAA championship Tuesday night with a 63-53 win over Notre Dame. It’s their 10th title and their third in three years.
The school’s men’s team has won four championships. The teams held joint parades in 2004 and last season.
It’s also the 30th year at UConn for women’s coach Geno Auriemma, who joked at the rally, “We try to do this as often as we can.”
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