Has UCONN ever been an underdog in a championship game?

[bballnut90]

Here's my recollection:
1995-Probably the most "underdog" of any UCONN title team, entering the game at 34-0. I know a lot of people thought Tennessee would come through and win Pat's 4th, but UCONN had to have been the favorite with an unblemished record and win over UT going into the game.

2000-UCONN was the heavy favorite in this one. I remember during the podcast, Annie Meyer's stated that 37 sportswriters made predictions, and 33 picked UCONN, but all picked close games.

2002-UCONN overwhelming favorite

2003-UCONN was the top overall seed and the favorite, but I think a lot of people thought Tennessee had a great chance to win it all this year.

2004-Opposite of 2003. UCONN was a 2 seed and Tennessee was technically the favorite, but based on how the teams were playing and history, I believe Vegas odds tipped to UCONN's favor

2009-Overwhelming favorite over Louisville

2010-Overwhelmign favorite over Stanford

2013-Overwhelming favorite over Louisville

2014-Overwhelming favorite over Notre Dame

2015-Overwhelming favorite over Notre Dame

 

[HoopsFan21]

Geno says he should win all of these championships because he generally comes to the final with the best team, except in 2013. I assume he meant Baylor had the best team that year which was Griner's senior season.

 

[Gurleyman]

I recall 2000 as a toss up - they split during the regular season and Tennessee won the second meeting in Storrs. I have always considered that title game maybe Geno's signature game as a tactician. UConn back doored UT to death and had a layup drill. (the Stanford semi in 1995 is up there too)

 

[VAMike23]

Here's my recollection: 1995-Probably the most "underdog" of any UCONN title team, entering the game at 34-0. I know a lot of people thought Tennessee would come through and win Pat's 4th, but UCONN had to have been the favorite with an unblemished record and win over UT going into the game. 2000-UCONN was the heavy favorite in this one. I remember during the podcast, Annie Meyer's stated that 37 sportswriters made predictions, and 33 picked UCONN, but all picked close games. 2002-UCONN overwhelming favorite 2003-UCONN was the top overall seed and the favorite, but I think a lot of people thought Tennessee had a great chance to win it all this year. 2004-Opposite of 2003. UCONN was a 2 seed and Tennessee was technically the favorite, but based on how the teams were playing and history, I believe Vegas odds tipped to UCONN's favor 2009-Overwhelming favorite over Louisville 2010-Overwhelmign favorite over Stanford 2013-Overwhelming favorite over Louisville 2014-Overwhelming favorite over Notre Dame 2015-Overwhelming favorite over Notre Dame

I would only disagree with the 2010 final against Stanford -- I'm sure we were favored but it was not "overwhelming" like the Louisville games, especially.