Women's NCAA Tournament: UConn, UCLA, Texas and South Carolina make Final Four
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Key Points:
- The women’s Final Four features four No. 1 seeded teams: Connecticut Huskies, UCLA Bruins, Texas Longhorns, and South Carolina Gamecocks, set to compete in Phoenix this weekend.
- UConn aims for its record 13th championship, led by Azzi Fudd and Sarah Strong, with dominant tournament performances and a strong legacy under coach Geno Auriemma.
- UCLA, making its second consecutive Final Four appearance, is powered by senior Lauren Betts and a strong supporting cast, seeking its first national title and potential revenge against UConn.
- Texas, with a 35-3 record and a powerful duo of Madison Booker and Jordan Lee, looks to improve on last year’s semifinal loss to South Carolina and secure its second straight Final Four.
- South Carolina, coached by Dawn Staley, boasts a balanced scoring attack led by Joyce Edwards and strong three-point shooting, aiming for its fourth national championship appearance in five years despite not reaching No. 1 in the AP poll this season.
