The UConn loss marked the ninth time since the 2019-20 season that the Huskies have lost in a series against an opponent for the first time.
Prior to the 2019-20 season, the last time that had happened was in 2011 against Baylor.
In other words, UConn used to own respectable programs around the country. One-by-one, its mystique died across nine campuses.
UCLA coach Cori Close didn't mean it maliciously, but her postgame comments reflected a lack of fear for UConn.
We really were confident that if we executed the game plan, that we were going to win
On Friday night, the Huskies were overwhelmed by the Bruins in the first and third quarters.
It's not often their legendary coach loses those tactical battles.