Overview
- The 2025 NCAA Women's Final Four features three No. 1 seeds (South Carolina, Texas, UCLA) and one No. 2 seed (UConn), showcasing elite programs in Tampa, Florida.
- South Carolina aims to become the first repeat national champion since UConn's four-peat from 2013 to 2016, with a win over Texas needed to advance to the final.
- Texas and South Carolina meet for the fourth time this season, with South Carolina holding a 2-1 edge in their prior matchups, including a dominant SEC championship win.
- UConn, led by Wooden Award finalist Paige Bueckers, enters the semifinals on a 14-game winning streak, facing UCLA's Lauren Betts, who has averaged 21.2 points and 8.7 rebounds in the tournament.
- The winners of Friday's games will compete in the national championship on Sunday, April 6, at 3 p.m. ET at Amalie Arena.