NCAA Women's Championship: UConn’s Bueckers Leads Charge Against South Carolina
In the NCAA women's basketball championship, UConn aims to end an eight-year title drought with Paige Bueckers leading the charge, while South Carolina looks to defend its legacy under Coach Dawn Staley in a rematch of the 2022 final.
Published on April 6, 2025
On April 6, 2025, the NCAA women's basketball championship game set the stage for a high-stakes showdown between UConn and South Carolina. UConn, sporting a 36-3 record and led by All-American guard Paige Bueckers, is poised to break an eight-year title drought. Bueckers, whose standout 40-point game against Oklahoma and National Player of the Year honors have defined her career, now seeks to add a national title to her impressive resume.
South Carolina, with a 35-3 record and led by coach Dawn Staley, is eager to defend its championship legacy. The Gamecocks, coming off a strong season highlighted by a stifling defense that has allowed opponents just 57.4 points per game, are set to confront UConn in a rematch of the 2022 final. Key contributors like Te-Hina Paopao and Raven Johnson will be critical in a contest that promises to be a defining moment for both programs at Tampa’s Amalie Arena.