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South Carolina and UConn Set for NCAA Title Rematch After Dominant Final Four Wins

Defending champion South Carolina will face UConn, seeking its 12th title, in the national championship on April 6 in Tampa, Florida.

UConn center Jana El Alfy (8) and UConn guard Paige Bueckers (5) react during the first half of a national semifinal Final Four game against UCLA during the women’s NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, April 4, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)
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Connecticut guard Paige Bueckers (5) and forward Ice Brady (25) react during the third quarter of their women's Final Four game against UCLA at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida on April 4, 2025.
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Overview

  • South Carolina defeated Texas 74-57 in the Final Four, powered by a strong bench performance led by freshman Joyce Edwards.
  • UConn advanced to the championship game with an 85-51 victory over UCLA, driven by Paige Bueckers' leadership and scoring prowess.
  • This marks a rematch of the 2022 title game, where South Carolina defeated UConn to claim the championship.
  • South Carolina aims to become the first back-to-back national champion since UConn's four-title streak from 2013 to 2016.
  • UConn, appearing in its record 13th title game, seeks to secure its 12th national championship under coach Geno Auriemma.