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UConn Grabs Berth in Elite Eight

20-1 second-half run dooms Old Dominion

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(Newser) – No. 1 Connecticut moved within one win of its first Final Four appearance since 2004 with a 78-63 victory over Old Dominion, thanks to rising star Maya Moore, who scored 25 points and set the Big East's freshman season scoring record. The Huskies have won 14 straight since their lone loss on Feb. 5 to Rutgers - their next opponent, reports the Courant.

Tina Charles and Renee Montgomery both reached double figures scoring for UConn before leaving late in the game with minor injuries, though they're expected to play Tuesday. The game could considered a moral victory for ODU, which lost to the Huskies by 43 points in November. Tiffany Green led the Lady Monarchs with 15 points and 10 rebounds.

Old Dominion forward Jessica Canady, left, and guard Shadasia Green watch their team Sunday, March 30, 2008, during the NCAA women's tournament's Greensboro Regional semifinal in Greensboro, N.C.
Old Dominion forward Jessica Canady, left, and guard Shadasia Green watch their team Sunday, March 30, 2008, during the NCAA women's tournament's Greensboro Regional semifinal in Greensboro, N.C.   (AP Photo/Sara D. Davis)
Connecticut guard Renee Montgomery (20) shoots against Old Dominion guard T.J. Jordan Sunday, March 30, 2008, during an NCAA women's basketball tournament regional semifinal in Greensboro, N.C.
Connecticut guard Renee Montgomery (20) shoots against Old Dominion guard T.J. Jordan Sunday, March 30, 2008, during an NCAA women's basketball tournament regional semifinal in Greensboro, N.C.   (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Connecticut forward/center Brittany Hunter, right, and Old Dominion forward Shahida Williams battle on Sunday, March 30, 2008, in an NCAA women's tournament regional semifinal in Greensboro, N.C.
Connecticut forward/center Brittany Hunter, right, and Old Dominion forward Shahida Williams battle on Sunday, March 30, 2008, in an NCAA women's tournament regional semifinal in Greensboro, N.C.   (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Connecticut forward Maya Moore (23) goes up for a basket Sunday, March 30, 2008, during an NCAA women's basketball tournament Greensboro Regional semifinal against Old Dominion in Greensboro, N.C.
Connecticut forward Maya Moore (23) goes up for a basket Sunday, March 30, 2008, during an NCAA women's basketball tournament Greensboro Regional semifinal against Old Dominion in Greensboro, N.C.   (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)
Connecticut head coach Geno Auriemma, left, instructs his team Sunday, March 30, 2008, in an NCAA women's basketball tournament Greensboro Regional semifinal against Old Dominion in Greensboro, N.C.
Connecticut head coach Geno Auriemma, left, instructs his team Sunday, March 30, 2008, in an NCAA women's basketball tournament Greensboro Regional semifinal against Old Dominion in Greensboro, N.C.   (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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