Although Notre Dame's campus is about three hours from Kelly Faris' hometown of Plainfield, Indiana, it is always a big deal for the UConn junior each time she plays a game in her home state.

"It is always fun to go home see family and friends," Faris said." You have to block it out as much as you can. It is not that difficult, you have to be able to control it because while it is nice to see family and friends, you know what you are there for."