The Final Four of the 2025 NCAA women's basketball tournament wrapped up on Friday night, setting the stage for the national championship game. First, South Carolina continued its quest for a second consecutive national title by cruising to a 74-57 win over Texas.

While the men’s team in Hollywood has a long and storied history, this is actually the first time the women’s team at UCLA has made it to the Final Four. After a dominant regular season that saw the team win the Big Ten title, the Bruins have shown they have what it takes to be title contenders in wins over Ole Miss and LSU.

For some, competing on this NCAA stage is not new. UConn has advanced to the Final Four in 16 of the last 17 years and coach Geno Auriemma has led the Huskies to 24 total Final Fours in his career. So while the Huskies are the only No. 2 seed left in a field of No. 1 seeds, they bring a wealth of experience.