Women’s Final Four on repeat as UConn, UCLA, Texas and South Carolina fight for title
The Guardian • • general
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 only previously seen in 1995-96.
- Reigning champion UConn (38-0) aims for its seventh undefeated season, boasting a 54-game winning streak and a deep roster led by first-team All-Americans Sarah Strong and Azzi Fudd.
- UConn will face South Carolina, a seasoned Final Four team with three national titles under coach Dawn Staley, who defeated TCU to reach the Final Four again and seeks revenge after last year's title loss to UConn.
- UCLA, making its second consecutive Final Four appearance, relies heavily on 6ft 7in All-American Lauren Betts, while Texas, led by guard Rori Harmon and forward Madison Booker, seeks to avenge their only loss to UCLA this season.
- Texas coach Vic Schaefer emphasizes the toughness and focus of his team as they prepare to face UCLA in the other semifinal matchup, with both games set to take place in Phoenix.
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