When the UConn women won their first national championship, thousands of people drove up to Storrs to welcome them back, to cheer and to say thanks. "Respect" boomed out of the sound system and Kara Wolters danced. 

Tonight after UConn won the Regional Final, thousands of fans stood and cheered, as Geno Auriemma spoke about all that this team had become - together. 

The Webster Bank Arena had the same kind of feel; the unfettered joy  was palpable, dancing about up there in the rafters, as Stephanie Dolson and her teammates danced on the court. 

The crowd lingered. 
Again, they wanted to say thanks. 

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