Women’s Final Four viewers’ guide: How to watch South Carolina vs. UConn, Texas vs. UCLA
The New York Times • • sports
Key Points:
- The women's Final Four features all No. 1 seeds and returning semifinalists from last year, with South Carolina facing unbeaten UConn and Texas taking on UCLA in a rematch of previous high-stakes encounters.
- South Carolina seeks redemption after their 2025 title game loss to UConn, relying on key players like Joyce Edwards and Ta’Niya Latson, while UConn aims to maintain perfection with standout stars such as Sarah Strong and Azzi Fudd.
- Texas and UCLA both aim for their first championship appearances in decades, with Texas emphasizing inside scoring and defense, and UCLA showcasing a top-rated offense led by senior leaders like Lauren Betts and Kiki Rice.
- The Final Four games will be broadcast on ESPN with the experienced commentary team of Ryan Ruocco, Rebecca Lobo, and Holly Rowe, along with additional coverage on ESPN2’s alt-cast featuring WNBA stars.
- Historically, UConn leads with 12 national championships, South Carolina has three, Texas has one from the 1980s, and UCLA is seeking its first NCAA title after previous AIAW success.
