"Top College Basketball Matchup: UConn vs. Gonzaga in Seattle Showdown"

UConn and Gonzaga, ranked No. 5 and No. 12 respectively, will face off in a top-15 showdown in Seattle. UConn enters as a 4.5-point favorite, showcasing the strength of their program despite losing key players from last season's national championship-winning team. Tristen Newton has emerged as a standout player for UConn, leading the team in points, rebounds, assists, and steals. UConn has a 9-1 record, with their only loss coming by four points against Kansas.