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UConn and South Carolina Set for 2025 NCAA Women's Basketball Championship Rematch

The 2025 title game, tipping off at 3 p.m. ET in Tampa, pits UConn's quest for a 12th championship against South Carolina's bid for back-to-back titles.

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Guard Paige Bueckers and coach Geno Auriemma are one win away from UConn's first women's national title since 2016. The Huskies are 5.5-to-6.5-point favorites vs. South Carolina on Sunday.
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Overview

  • The national championship game is a rematch of the 2022 title game, where South Carolina defeated UConn 64-49, marking UConn's only title game loss under Geno Auriemma.
  • UConn, favored by 6.5 points, seeks its first championship since 2016 and aims to extend its record to 12 national titles.
  • South Carolina, led by coach Dawn Staley, is aiming to become the first program since UConn to win consecutive championships, following their 2024 victory.
  • The game will feature star players like UConn's Paige Bueckers and South Carolina's Joyce Edwards, with Bueckers expected to play a pivotal role.
  • The championship game will air live on ABC at 3 p.m. ET, with streaming available via March Madness Live, the ESPN app, and Fubo.