Women's Final Four a repeat of last season : NPR
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Key Points:
- The women's Final Four features the same No. 1 seeds—UConn, UCLA, Texas, and South Carolina—for the second consecutive year, a rare occurrence in NCAA women's basketball history.
- UConn, the reigning national champion, enters undefeated with a 38-0 record, boasting a 54-game winning streak and a deep roster led by All-Americans Sarah Strong and Azzi Fudd.
- South Carolina, a six-time Final Four participant in the last seven years and three-time national champion, aims to avenge last year's title game loss to UConn with a strong defensive team led by Joyce Edwards.
- UCLA, making its second consecutive Final Four appearance, relies heavily on 6-foot-7 All-American Lauren Betts, while Texas, led by guard Rori Harmon and forward Madison Booker, seeks its second Final Four in program history after dominating early tournament rounds.
- The semifinal matchups set UConn against South Carolina and UCLA against Texas, with high stakes as each team pursues a national championship amid intense competition and historical narratives.
