Friday, but the Huskies took over their Final Four game against UCLA like they were playing at home. Geno Auriemma's team crushed UCLA 85-51 in the most lopsided win in Final Four history. Multiple contributors emerged in the rout,
The Final Four is here, with Texas, South Carolina, UConn and UCLA looking to win the women's bracket. What to know to watch Friday's games.
Just as the NCAA Tournament is set to reach its conclusion on the men's side, so too are the best in women's college basketball nearing the culmination of their season and the right to be called champions.
It's a rematch of the 2022 NCAA title game in Minneapolis. South Carolina won that matchup 64-49 to capture its second national championship. That is the only NCAA final that the Huskies have lost; they came into that contest 11-0 in title games.
UConn women's basketball star Jana El Alfy had an incredible night in the Final Four, which was even more special after her parents traveled from Egypt for the game.
UConn has advanced to the national championship game for the first time since 2022 and the 13th time overall after dominating No. 1 overall seed UCLA 85-51 in the Final Four. The Huskies will face defending national champion South Carolina in the final on Sunday.
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South Carolina and UCLA vs. UConn in the 2025 Women’s Final Four. The field is set for Friday’s Final Four showdowns. Our experts break down the games and make predictions. Follow along to see who has the edge when games tip off in Tampa.
While the men’s team in Hollywood has a long and storied history, this is actually the first time the women’s team at UCLA has made it to the Final Four. After a dominant regular season that saw the team win the Big Ten title, the Bruins have shown they have what it takes to be title contenders in wins over Ole Miss and LSU.
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Sarah Strong and Azzi Fudd didn’t even need much help from superstar Paige Bueckers to propel UConn into the national title game, leading the Huskies to a remarkably easy 85-51 victory over UCLA in the Final Four of the women’s NCAA Tournament.