Notre Dame forward Brianna Turner and Connecticut forward Breanna Stewart tip off to start the NCAA women's basketball national championship game Tuesday night in Tampa, Fla.

Notre Dame forward Brianna Turner stops Connecticut forward Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis from getting a shot off during the first half of Tuesday night's NCAA championship game in Tampa.

Connecticut guard Moriah Jefferson and Notre Dame guard Jewell Loyd chase a loose ball during the first half Tuesday night in Tampa.

Notre Dame forward Taya Reimer, Connecticut center Kiah Stokes and Connecticut forward Breanna Stewart go for a rebound in the first half of Tuesday night's game. Connecticut held a 31-23 lead at halftime.

Connecticut forward Breanna Stewart recovers a rebound in the second half of Tuesday night's game.

Connecticut forward Breanna Stewart, left, and other UConn players pose for photographers after winning the school's third straight national championship by beating Notre Dame on Tuesday night.

Connecticut forwards Morgan Tuck (3) and Breanna Stewart (30) and other players celebrate their 63-53 win over Notre Dame in the NCAA championship game.

Connecticut coach Geno Auriemma holds the national championship trophy after winning his 10th title with a 63-53 win over Notre Dame.