UConn enters as the clear favorite — ranked #13 nationally in overall efficiency vs. #52 for LIU.
Offensively, UConn has the upper hand (OE #22 vs. #41).
Defensively, UConn has the advantage (DE #13 vs. #55).
Schedule context: UConn has faced tougher competition (SOS #33) than LIU (SOS #62).