Overview

• UConn dominated UCLA 85-51 in the Final Four, with Azzi Fudd and Sarah Strong combining for 37 points by the end of the third quarter, matching UCLA's total score at that point.
• Paige Bueckers contributed 16 points, five rebounds, and three steals, continuing her record-setting postseason performance of 105 points in her last three games.
• UCLA's Lauren Betts scored 26 points but struggled against UConn's fast-paced strategy, which neutralized her impact despite her strong individual effort.
• UConn will face South Carolina in the national championship on April 6, 2025, in Tampa, Florida, marking a rematch of their 2022 title game where South Carolina emerged victorious.
• UConn, under coach Geno Auriemma, seeks its 12th national championship, while South Carolina, led by Dawn Staley, aims to defend its title and maintain an undefeated record in championship games.