NCAA Women’s Final Four Preview: UConn Faces South Carolina, UCLA Takes on Texas

Original: NCAA women’s Final Four: UConn v South Carolina, UCLA v Texas – live

The Guardian•Apr 4, 20264 min

In a Nutshell

The NCAA Women's Final Four features a rematch between defending champions UConn and South Carolina, alongside UCLA facing Texas. UConn, led by standout players Azzi Fudd and Sarah Strong, aims to defend their title after significant roster changes, while South Carolina looks to reclaim their championship status.

Key Points

01UConn defeated UCLA 85-51 in last year's semifinals and South Carolina 82-59 in the final.
02Key players for UConn include Azzi Fudd and Sarah Strong, both of whom scored 24 points in the final.
03South Carolina has bolstered its roster with transfers Madina Okot and Ta’Niya Latson.
04Duke's Kara Lawson praised her team's growth despite their Elite Eight loss to UCLA.
05All four teams in the Final Four were No. 1 seeds and have strong championship pedigrees.

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Full Summary

In the NCAA Women’s Final Four, the University of Connecticut (UConn) will face South Carolina, while UCLA takes on Texas. UConn, the defending champions, previously defeated UCLA 85-51 in last year’s semifinals and South Carolina 82-59 in the final. This year, UConn has adjusted its roster after losing key players, including No. 1 overall WNBA draft pick Paige Bueckers. The Huskies will rely on Azzi Fudd and Sarah Strong, both of whom scored 24 points in last year’s championship game. South Carolina, also a defending champion, has added experienced transfers to their lineup, including Madina Okot from Mississippi State. Meanwhile, Duke, led by Kara Lawson, experienced a disappointing end to their season with a loss to UCLA but showed significant growth throughout the year. The Final Four promises to be an exciting event as all teams have a strong history in women's college basketball.

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