Dominant. Historic. Legendary.
UConn is your 2025 national champion — becoming the first Division I program to win 12 NCAA women’s basketball titles, all under Geno Auriemma.
Sarah Strong capped off a record-setting tournament with 22 points, 15 rebounds and her fourth double-double — the most by a freshman in a single NCAA tourney. Paige Bueckers passed Maya Moore for the most career NCAA tournament points by a UConn player (477).
South Carolina struggled to find rhythm all night, finishing without a double-digit scorer until the final moments.
A masterpiece from the Huskies.
UCONN HUSKIES ARE YOUR 2025 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS 🏆
UConn defeats South Carolina, 82-59 to win the National Championship.#MarchMadness x #WFinalFour x @UConnWBB pic.twitter.com/yhqbYTAGZ5
— NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessWBB) April 6, 2025
UConn is in complete control, leading by 32 with just over four minutes to go. Sarah Strong continues her breakout night with 22 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists — the first UConn freshman with four double-doubles in a single NCAA tournament.
Paige Bueckers has now passed Maya Moore (who’s in the building) for the most career NCAA tournament points by a UConn player with 477.
South Carolina still doesn’t have a scorer in double figures and is shooting just 31.5% from the field.
THE POWER OF FRIENDSHIP pic.twitter.com/3fBsLBtSAs
— UConn Women’s Basketball (@UConnWBB) April 6, 2025
The Huskies are rolling. UConn takes a 20-point lead into the fourth quarter, turning defense into offense and burying big shots when it matters. Azzi Fudd is up to 24 points on 9-of-13 shooting, while Sarah Strong has added 17 points and 14 boards in a dominant two-way performance.
The Gamecocks are ice cold — shooting just 31% from the field and 2-for-12 from three. UConn has also capitalized at the line, going 15-for-17, while South Carolina’s offense continues to stall.
FUDD YEAH 👏#MarchMadness x #WFinalFour x @UConnWBB pic.twitter.com/1p8AwdKmAw
— NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessWBB) April 6, 2025
Azzi Fudd is putting on a show. The junior guard is up to 21 points on 8-of-12 shooting and has three steals to go with it. Her scoring and defensive presence continue to fuel UConn, which is shooting nearly 49% from the field.
South Carolina, meanwhile, is still searching for rhythm offensively — shooting just 33% overall and 2-for-10 from deep. Jana El Alfy just picked up her third and fourth fouls in a span of four seconds, forcing the Huskies to go smaller with Ice Brady stepping in.
UConn’s Azzi Fudd hit the 1,000-point mark in the second quarter of the national championship. The senior guard now has 13 points on 5-of-8 shooting in just 20 minutes of action.
Injuries have tested her journey, but tonight, Fudd is showing exactly what she’s capable of.
1K for 35
Azzi Fudd has reached 1,000 career points! pic.twitter.com/xO7X0sFIeT
— UConn Women’s Basketball (@UConnWBB) April 6, 2025
Two of the newest Naismith Hall of Fame inductees — Maya Moore and Sylvia Fowles — are courtside for tonight’s championship showdown. Legends of the game, WNBA icons and now Hall of Famers.
Honoring the newest Naismith Hall of Fame Inductees 🤩#MarchMadness x #WFinalFour pic.twitter.com/eGHqePhP4q
— NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessWBB) April 6, 2025
UConn heads to the locker room with a 10-point lead — and it’s done so without relying on the three ball. The Huskies are just 1-for-7 from deep but have been efficient inside, shooting 48% overall and a perfect 5-for-5 from the line.
Azzi Fudd (13 pts), Paige Bueckers (8), and Sarah Strong (8) have combined for 29 of UConn’s 36 points. The defense has stepped up too, forcing 7 South Carolina turnovers and turning them into 10 points.
South Carolina, meanwhile, is struggling to find rhythm, shooting 31% from the field despite owning a 22-18 edge on the boards.
It’s been a poised, physical first half — and UConn has delivered the early statement.
First half snaps. #MarchMadness x #WFinalFour pic.twitter.com/A41xlNJtZY
— NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessWBB) April 6, 2025
UConn continues to control the pace — and the scoreboard — despite going 0-for-6 from three. Azzi Fudd is leading the way with 11 points on 4-of-7 shooting, while Paige Bueckers has started to heat up with timely buckets and assists.
The Huskies are shooting 46% from the field and a perfect 5-for-5 at the line, while South Carolina is still trying to find rhythm offensively (36% FG). The Gamecocks have the edge on the glass (17-14), but turnovers (6) are holding them back.
THE BATTLE OF TAMPA. #MarchMadness x #WFinalFour pic.twitter.com/7I2i2LpNxn
— NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessWBB) April 6, 2025
Hot start, strong finish for the Huskies.
Both teams came out firing, but UConn holds the edge after one thanks to some sharp shooting (53% FG) and a clean first quarter. Azzi Fudd leads all scorers with 7 points on 3-of-4 shooting — including a smooth steal-and-score off MiLaysia Fulwiley that gave UConn an early spark.
South Carolina cooled off late in the quarter, shooting 40% overall, but Chloe Kitts leads the way with 4 points. Paige Bueckers added 4 points of her own on 2-for-6 from the field.
Fast start, fast pace.
UConn and South Carolina are both shooting over 55% from the field — UConn is 7-for-12 (58%) while South Carolina is 6-for-10 (60%). The Huskies have yet to turn the ball over, and the Gamecocks are making the most of theirs, already scoring 2 points off UConn’s lone giveaway.
The game just started and we are already sweating!#MarchMadness x #WFinalFour pic.twitter.com/M9Xc90l37b
— NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessWBB) April 6, 2025
We’ve got stars all over the floor for this national title clash.
UConn Huskies
South Carolina Gamecocks
40 years. 11 national titles. Countless legends.
Tonight caps off Geno Auriemma’s 40th season as UConn’s head coach — and he’s doing it on the biggest stage. The Hall of Famer has built a powerhouse that’s defined an era of women’s college basketball, and now he’s back in the title game with Paige Bueckers leading the charge.
What a way to celebrate four decades at the helm.
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