Live updates at the 2026 Women's Final Four in Phoenix
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Key Points:
- Nearly 24% of Women's Bracket Challenge Game entries correctly predicted all four No. 1 seeds—UConn, UCLA, Texas, and South Carolina—to reach the Final Four, with UConn being the most popular pick.
- Among brackets that predicted the Final Four correctly, 61.49% chose UConn as the champion, showing increased confidence compared to 47.92% of all entries selecting UConn to win before the tournament began.
- The 2026 Women’s Final Four features all four No. 1 seeds for the second consecutive year, a rare occurrence in NCAA history, with UConn aiming for an undefeated championship and their 13th national title.
- Last year, UConn defeated South Carolina to claim their 12th national championship, with standout performances from Sarah Strong, Azzi Fudd, and Paige Bueckers, while South Carolina and Texas continue to be strong contenders.
- The Final Four matchups include UConn vs. South Carolina and UCLA vs. Texas, with games scheduled for 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. ET respectively, highlighting rematches from last season and earlier in the current season.
