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NCAA Women's Basketball Championship in Commanding Fashion

The Huskies defeated South Carolina 82-59, ending a nine-year title drought with standout performances from 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
Connecticut Huskies head coach Geno Auriemma hugs guard Paige Bueckers (5) during the second half against the South Carolina Gamecocks of the national championship of the women's 2025 NCAA tournament at Amalie Arena.
Raven Johnson #25 of the South Carolina Gamecocks dribbles the ball against Paige Bueckers #5 of the UConn Huskies during the first quarter of an NCAA women's basketball game at Colonial Life Arena on February 16, 2025 in Columbia, South Carolina. The UConn Huskies won 87-58.

Overview

  • UConn secured its 12th national championship, defeating defending champions South Carolina by 23 points in Tampa, Florida.
  • Azzi Fudd and freshman Sarah Strong led the Huskies with 24 points each, with Strong also contributing 15 rebounds and setting a freshman scoring record for the NCAA Tournament.
  • Paige Bueckers scored 17 points in her final collegiate game, surpassing Maya Moore as the all-time leading scorer in NCAA Tournament history with 477 points.
  • The victory marked UConn's first championship since 2016, ending its longest title drought since winning its first championship in 1995.
  • Geno Auriemma became the first coach to win a Division I basketball championship at age 70 or older, further cementing his legacy in the sport.