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UConn Women’s Basketball Triumphs Again Under Auriemma’s Leadership

The UConn Huskies secure their 12th national title with a decisive victory over South Carolina, showcasing a strong performance and key players.

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  5. UConn beats South Carolina to win 12th National Championship

    UConn is back on top of women's basketball, winning its 12th national championship by routing defending champion South Carolina 82-59 on Sunday, ending a nine-year title drought for the team.

    UConn beats South Carolina to win 12th National Championship

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  6. UConn beat South Carolina to end drought and win their 12th national title

    UConn are back on top of women’s basketball, winning their 12th national championship by routing defending champion South Carolina 82-59 on Sunday behind Azzi Fudd’s 24 points.

    UConn beat South Carolina to end drought and win their 12th national title

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Updated: Apr 6th, 2025, 11:55 PM ET

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The UConn women's basketball team celebrated its 12th national championship after a commanding 82-59 win against South Carolina. This victory marks head coach Geno Auriemma’s 12th NCAA title and solidifies his status as the winningest coach in Division 1 history. Star player Paige Bueckers, who completed her collegiate career with 17 points, embraced Auriemma post-game, expressing gratitude for his influence. Azzi Fudd and Sarah Strong were crucial, each scoring 24 points and contributing significantly with rebounds. This championship reconnects UConn with its dominant legacy, ending a seven-year title drought.

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  • Geno Auriemma recently secured his 12th NCAA women's basketball championship with UConn, solidifying his status as the winningest coach in NCAA Division 1 history.

  • UConn's dominant performance in the tournament highlighted not just their strategic prowess under Auriemma, but also the standout contributions of players like Paige Bueckers, Sarah Strong, and Azzi Fudd.

  • Despite UConn's victory, challenges remain for other programs like South Carolina, which have faced changes in their roster and must ensure they remain competitive in future championships.

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