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Images: UConn tops Notre Dame to claim third straight NCAA women's basketball championship

Posted April 07, 2015 1:00 am

Connecticut players celebrate after the second half of the NCAA women's Final Four tournament college basketball championship game against Notre Dame, Tuesday, April 7, 2015, in Tampa, Fla. Connecticut won 63-53. ASSOCIATED PRESS

Notre Dame fell 63-53 to UConn in the NCAA women's basketball championship in Tampa Tuesday night. This is the third straight title for the Huskies and their tenth title overall.

Connecticut head coach Geno Auriemma holds the national championship trophy after the second half of the NCAA women's Final Four tournament college basketball championship game against Notre Dame, Tuesday, April 7, 2015, in Tampa, Fla. Connecticut won 63-53. ASSOCIATED PRESS

Notre Dame head coach Muffet McGraw walks on the court during the second half of the NCAA women's Final Four tournament college basketball championship game against Connecticut, Tuesday, April 7, 2015, in Tampa, Fla. ASSOCIATED PRESS

Danny Karwoski, of Stamford, Conn., walks into the stadium before the first half of the NCAA women's Final Four tournament college basketball championship game between Connecticut and Notre Dame, Tuesday, April 7, 2015, in Tampa, Fla. ASSOCIATED PRESS

Connecticut pep band memberJake Mule before the the first half of the NCAA women's Final Four tournament college basketball championship game against Notre Dame, Tuesday, April 7, 2015, in Tampa, Fla. ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kissy Simmons sings the national anthem before the first half of the NCAA women's Final Four tournament college basketball championship game between Connecticut and Notre Dame, Tuesday, April 7, 2015, in Tampa, Fla. ASSOCIATED PRESS

Connecticut forward Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis (23) moves around Notre Dame forward Taya Reimer (12) during the first half of the NCAA women's Final Four tournament college basketball championship game, Tuesday, April 7, 2015, in Tampa, Fla. ASSOCIATED PRESS

Notre Dame guard Lindsay Allen (15) moves the ball against Connecticut forward Morgan Tuck (3) during the first half of the NCAA women's Final Four tournament college basketball championship game, Tuesday, April 7, 2015, in Tampa, Fla. ASSOCIATED PRESS

Notre Dame guard Jewell Loyd (32) heads to the hoop as Connecticut forward Breanna Stewart (30) and Connecticut forward Morgan Tuck (3) defend during the first half of the NCAA women's Final Four tournament college basketball championship game, Tuesday, April 7, 2015, in Tampa, Fla. ASSOCIATED PRESS

Connecticut forward Breanna Stewart (30) falls to the court as Notre Dame forward Brianna Turner (11) looks on during the first half of the NCAA women's Final Four tournament college basketball championship game, Tuesday, April 7, 2015, in Tampa, Fla. ASSOCIATED PRESS

Notre Dame forward Taya Reimer (12) Connecticut center Kiah Stokes (41) and Connecticut forward Breanna Stewart (30) vie for a rebound during the first half of the NCAA women's Final Four tournament college basketball championship game, Tuesday, April 7, 2015, in Tampa, Fla. ASSOCIATED PRESS

Connecticut forward Morgan Tuck (3) collides with Notre Dame guard Hannah Huffman (24) during the first half of the NCAA women's Final Four tournament college basketball championship game, Tuesday, April 7, 2015, in Tampa, Fla. ASSOCIATED PRESS

Connecticut forward Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis (23) shoots as Notre Dame forward Taya Reimer (12) defends during the first half of the NCAA women's Final Four tournament college basketball championship game, Tuesday, April 7, 2015, in Tampa, Fla. ASSOCIATED PRESS

Connecticut guard Moriah Jefferson (4) and Notre Dame guard Jewell Loyd (32) chase a loose ball during the first half of the NCAA women's Final Four tournament college basketball championship game, Tuesday, April 7, 2015, in Tampa, Fla. Photo/Brynn Anderson ) ASSOCIATED PRESS

Notre Dame head coach Muffet McGraw watches play against Connecticut during the first half of the NCAA women's Final Four tournament college basketball championship game, Tuesday, April 7, 2015, in Tampa, Fla. ASSOCIATED PRESS

Notre Dame forward Taya Reimer (12) reacts to a a call against Connecticut during the second half of the NCAA women's Final Four tournament college basketball championship game, Tuesday, April 7, 2015, in Tampa, Fla. ASSOCIATED PRESS

Connecticut fans gather at Gampel Pavillion to watch the women play Notre Dame for the NCAA Championship, Tuesday, April 7, 2015 in Storrs, Conn. ASSOCIATED PRESS

Connecticut head coach Geno Auriemma calls a play against Notre Dame during the second half of the NCAA women's Final Four tournament college basketball championship game, Tuesday, April 7, 2015, in Tampa, Fla. ASSOCIATED PRESS

UConn students cheer on their Huskies after they scored against Notre Dame in the first half, while watching the National Championship Game, Tuesday, March 7, 2015, at Gampel Pavilion, on the UConn campus in Storrs, Conn. ASSOCIATED PRESS

Connecticut forward Breanna Stewart (30) recovers a rebound as Notre Dame guard Hannah Huffman (24) and Notre Dame forward Brianna Turner (11) look on during the second half of the NCAA women's Final Four tournament college basketball championship game, Tuesday, April 7, 2015, in Tampa, Fla. ASSOCIATED PRESS

Connecticut guard Kia Nurse (11) and Notre Dame forward Taya Reimer (12) chase a loose ball during the second half of the NCAA women's Final Four tournament college basketball championship game, Tuesday, April 7, 2015, in Tampa, Fla. Connecticut won 63-53. ASSOCIATED PRESS

Notre Dame guard Jewell Loyd (32) shoots on Connecticut forward Breanna Stewart (30) during the second half of the NCAA women's Final Four tournament college basketball championship game, Tuesday, April 7, 2015, in Tampa, Fla. Connecticut won 63-53. ASSOCIATED PRESS

Connecticut forward Breanna Stewart (30) and Connecticut forward Morgan Tuck (3) celebrate after the second half of the NCAA women's Final Four tournament college basketball championship game against Notre Dame, Tuesday, April 7, 2015, in Tampa, Fla. Connecticut won 63-53. ASSOCIATED PRESS

Connecticut forward Morgan Tuck (3) and Connecticut forward Breanna Stewart (30) and other players celebrate after the second half of the NCAA women's Final Four tournament college basketball championship game against Notre Dame, Tuesday, April 7, 2015, in Tampa, Fla. Connecticut won 63-53. ASSOCIATED PRESS

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