Overview

• UConn defeated South Carolina 82-59 in the NCAA women’s basketball championship, securing their 12th national title and first since 2016.
• Paige Bueckers, despite a modest performance in the final, ends her college career as a pivotal figure and is expected to be the top pick in the upcoming WNBA draft.
• Azzi Fudd and Sarah Strong led UConn with standout performances, scoring 24 points each in the championship game.
• The game drew 8.5 million viewers, making it the third-most watched women’s championship in history, though viewership declined significantly from last year’s record-breaking numbers.
• Coach Geno Auriemma celebrated the emotional victory and reaffirmed his commitment to UConn’s winning culture as the program looks to sustain its dominance.