NCAA Women's Championship: South Carolina vs. UCLA Showdown
NCAA women’s national championship: South Carolina v UCLA – live updates
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The NCAA women's basketball championship features a highly anticipated match-up between the South Carolina Gamecocks and the UCLA Bruins in Phoenix, Arizona. Both teams are coming off intense semi-final victories, with South Carolina defeating UConn and UCLA overcoming Texas. The game promises to be a thrilling contest between two top-seeded teams.
- 01South Carolina defeated UConn 62-48, ending their 54-game winning streak.
- 02UCLA secured their first-ever national championship game berth with a 51-44 win over Texas.
- 03The championship match is a rematch between South Carolina and UCLA, having met five times previously.
- 04Geno Auriemma and Dawn Staley's sideline altercation added drama leading up to the championship.
- 05Tip-off for the game is set for 3:30 PM ET.
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The NCAA women's basketball championship game features the South Carolina Gamecocks facing off against the UCLA Bruins in a highly anticipated match-up in Phoenix, Arizona. South Carolina, led by head coach Dawn Staley, is coming off a significant victory against UConn, winning 62-48 and ending the Huskies' impressive 54-game winning streak. In contrast, UCLA, under coach Cori Close, reached the championship for the first time in program history after defeating Texas 51-44. The two teams have a storied rivalry, having met five times previously, with South Carolina looking to avenge their last loss to UCLA in November 2024. The lead-up to the championship has been marked by a heated exchange between Staley and UConn coach Geno Auriemma, who later apologized for his behavior. The championship tip-off is scheduled for 3:30 PM ET.
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