Louisville guard Jayda Curry, left, and UConn guard KK Arnold battle for the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/John Munson)

UConn guard Azzi Fudd, right, dribbles around Louisville guard Imary Berry, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/John Munson)

UConn forward Sarah Strong, left, and guard Azzi Fudd, right, defense Louisville guard Tajianna Roberts, middle, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/John Munson)

UConn forward Sarah Strong, center, drives to the basket between Louisville defenders Ja'Leah Williams, left, and Tajianna Roberts, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/John Munson)

UConnguard Paige Bueckers, left, dribbles around Louisville guard Tajianna Roberts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/John Munson)

UConn guard Kaitlyn Chen (20) goes up to shoot over Louisville guard Izela Arenas, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/John Munson)