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UConn Secures Record 12th NCAA Women's Basketball Title with Dominant Win Over South Carolina

The Huskies ended a nine-year championship drought with an 82-59 victory, led by Azzi Fudd, Sarah Strong, and Paige Bueckers.

Houston guard Emanuel Sharp (21) and forward J'Wan Roberts (13) celebrate after their defeat of Duke in the national semifinals of the 2025 NCAA men's tournament at the Alamodome.
Apr 5, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; Florida Gators guard Alijah Martin (15) dunks the ball against the Auburn Tigers during the second half in the semifinals of the men's Final Four of the 2025 NCAA Tournament at the Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
Houston coach Kelvin Sampson and his Cougars play Florida on Monday night for the national championship.
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Overview

  • UConn defeated defending champions South Carolina 82-59 to claim their 12th NCAA title, the most in Division I basketball history.
  • Azzi Fudd, named Most Outstanding Player of the Final Four, and freshman Sarah Strong each scored 24 points in the championship game.
  • Sarah Strong set an NCAA freshman tournament scoring record with 114 points, while Paige Bueckers became UConn's all-time NCAA Tournament scoring leader with 477 points.
  • The Huskies overcame three No. 1 seeds during their championship run, including a commanding victory over South Carolina in the final.
  • Head coach Geno Auriemma secured his 12th national championship in his 40th season, further cementing his legacy as the winningest coach in NCAA women's basketball.