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Tampa, Fla., April 5, 2025 – UConn women’s basketball is back in the NCAA championship game for the 13th time in program history, following a commanding 85-51 victory over UCLA in the Final Four on Friday night. The Huskies, led by superstar Paige Bueckers, will now face defending champions South Carolina in the national title clash on Sunday, April 6 at Amalie Arena.
Bueckers Dominates, Huskies Cruise
Paige Bueckers, the face of UConn’s postseason run, once again proved why she’s one of the top players in the country. She orchestrated the offense with precision, lifted her team’s energy on both ends of the court, and ensured UCLA never found a rhythm.
- UConn 85 – UCLA 51
- Bueckers leads the charge with a stellar all-around performance
- UConn heads to their first national final since 2022
UCLA Falls Short Despite Strong Season
UCLA women’s basketball, led by star Lauren Betts, had an impressive tournament run but couldn’t match UConn’s pace and defensive intensity. The Bruins struggled offensively, scoring just 51 points — their lowest output of the season.
- Betts was limited in the paint by UConn’s strong post defense
- UCLA finished the season with a record of 31-5
National Championship Game: What You Need to Know
- Matchup: South Carolina vs UConn
- Date: Sunday, April 6
- Time: 3 p.m. ET
- Venue: Amalie Arena, Tampa, Florida
- TV Broadcast: ABC
- Streaming & Channels: Available via Verizon Fios, AT&T U-verse, Xfinity, Spectrum, DIRECTV, Dish, Hulu, fuboTV, Sling
- Tickets: Available on SeatGeek, StubHub, and VividSeats
This highly anticipated showdown will feature two of the biggest programs in women’s college basketball — South Carolina going for back-to-back titles and UConn looking to reclaim glory.
Road to the Final: UConn and South Carolina
UConn’s March Madness 2025 run:
- R64: 103–34 vs Arkansas State
- R32: 91–57 vs South Dakota State
- Sweet 16: 82–59 vs Oklahoma
- Elite Eight: 78–64 vs Southern California
- Final Four: 85–51 vs UCLA
South Carolina’s March Madness 2025 run:
- R64: 108–48 vs Tennessee Tech
- R32: 64–53 vs Indiana
- Sweet 16: 71–67 vs Maryland
- Elite Eight: 54–50 vs Duke
- Final Four: 74–57 vs Texas
Where to Watch: UConn vs South Carolina Women’s Championship Game
Fans can catch the action live on ABC or stream it via services like Hulu, fuboTV, and Sling. For those who want to witness history live, tickets are available via SeatGeek, StubHub, or VividSeats.
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