But the Terps will have to beat both No. 8 Army and No. 1 North Carolina, on the road, to get there.
B15 No. 9 Wake Forest upsets No. 2 North Carolina.
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That set up a semifinal match against No. 10 North Carolina in which Boston College could have been considered the favorite.
UConn's next game was its home opener, versus No. 19 North Carolina.
UConn will play host to No. 2 North Carolina on Sunday in Hartford.
George Washington upset No. 1 North Carolina (30-6) by 55-46 when the Tar Heels missed their last 10 shots.
The Wildcats will face No. 20 North Carolina, which defeated Michigan State by 92-70 in the other semifinal.
The victory was impressive, coming seven days after the Cavaliers handed No. 1 North Carolina its only defeat so far this season.
The only defeat during that stretch came against No. 2 North Carolina, 77-70.