No. 5 seed Mississippi State will get its shot to snap top-ranked Connecticut’s 71-game winning streak. The Huskies have won three straight national championships as well. Head coach Vic Schaefer sizes up his Bulldogs’ Sweet 16 opponent on Saturday in Bridgeport, Connecticut.
Opening Statement
“The Sweet 16. What a great opportunity. I am excited for our players and our university. Obviously we are going to play a really good team. We are looking forward to playing well and competing at the highest level.”
On how this will test MSU’s toughness…
“Obviously it’s not their home court, but it will certainly be their home state and their home crowd.