Paige Bueckers led the UConn Huskies to their 12th national championship title with a dominant 82-59 win over South Carolina. The victory marks UConn’s first title since 2016 and makes them the first Division I team with a dozen championships under head coach Geno Auriemma. The Huskies had a flawless run in the women’s NCAA tournament, winning every game by double figures and defeating three No. 1 seeds on their way to the championship.
Bueckers, expected to be the top pick in the upcoming WNBA Draft, ended her college career with a stellar performance alongside Azzi Fudd and Sarah Strong. The trio combined for 65 points in the title game, with Fudd earning the Most Outstanding Player award. Strong set records for freshman scoring in the tournament.
While South Carolina fell short in defending their championship, their impressive recent history in the Final Four and national title games remains intact. However, the unstoppable play of Bueckers and the Huskies proved too much for them in this year’s championship match.
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