Mississippi State upsets UCONN at the buzzer

The Mississippi State Bulldogs upset the UCONN Huskies and ended their 111-game streak with an thrilling overtime buzzer-beater.

UCONN’s 111-game win streak is at an end. In an overtime thriller against Mississippi State in the women’s college basketball Final Four Friday night, the Huskies saw their incredible streak — and their national championship hopes — come to an end on a buzzer-beating jumper in overtime.

With former Husky great Breanna Stewart in the house, the lady Huskies were able to force the extra period despite trailing by eight at the half. Unfortunately, even with the help of a controversial flagrant foul call that helped UCONN tie the game up with 27 seconds remaining, Mississippi State would not be denied.

Morgan William played the part of hero for the Bulldogs, sinking the floater at the buzzer to end yet another historic UCONN streak and give her team the 66-64 victory.

With the score knotted at 60-60 heading into the extra period, most people expected UCONN to shrug off a shaky first half and do what they’ve always done: win.

But Gene Auriemma and company just didn’t look like their normally dominant selves all night, and in the end, they left the door open just wide enough for Mississippi State to pull of the improbable upset in dramatic fashion.

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William only shot 6-for-17 from the field for the game, but she made the one that counted and finished the game with 13 points and six assists. Victoria Vivians led the team with 19 points on 6-of-18 shooting while Gabby Williams led the Huskies with 21 points and eight rebounds.

The Lady Bulldogs are now going to their first national championship game in school history, facing another No. 1 seed in South Carolina. After knocking off the biggest giant in the tournament, it’s only fitting that they finish the job and win the whole thing.