To No. 1's surprise: UConn, Purdue to meet in title game

Top-seeded UConn and Purdue advanced to the title game after dominant runs in the tournament. Can the Huskies defend their title? Or will Purdue prevail? - Louis [MORNING BARK](mb_header_main?utm_source=mb&utm_medium=email&mb_edition=20240407) Sports. And then some. [Subscribe]( | [Yardbarker.com](?utm_source=mb&utm_medium=email&mb_edition=20240407) Top Story Top-seeded UConn and Purdue advanced to the title game after dominant runs in the tournament. Can the Huskies defend their title? 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