UConn holds off late San Diego State surge in title victory

HOUSTON (AP) — UConn got the shots it wanted and made life miserable for San Diego State defensively, looking like it was going to turn the national championship game into a runaway. The Huskies knew the Aztecs would push, scrap and claw their way back. Their defense was too good, their will too strong. For a stretch, the Huskies buckled. It still ended in another rout. UConn dominated at both ends early and pulled away after San Diego State’s defensive clamp down, finishing off one of the most dominant NCAA Tournament runs with a 76-59 win over the Aztecs on…