UConn Championship 2025 TAMPA, Fla. — The wait is over. After nine long years, the UConn Huskies are back on top of women’s college basketball, capturing their 12th national title with a commanding 82-59 victory over South Carolina in Sunday’s NCAA championship game.
A Journey of Resilience
This wasn’t just another title for UConn. It was a triumph born from adversity — a comeback story marked by heartbreak, injuries, and near-misses. UConn Championship 2025 After dominating the sport with four straight titles from 2013 to 2016, the Huskies went years without another championship, despite Final Four appearances and close calls.
Bueckers Gets Her Moment
UConn Championship 2025 Senior guard Paige Bueckers, expected to be the No. 1 pick in the upcoming WNBA draft, finally got her championship moment. With tears in her eyes, she embraced legendary coach Geno Auriemma as she exited the game — a champion at last.
“This story is about gratitude and resilience,” Bueckers said.
Stars Shine Bright
UConn Championship 2025 UConn was powered by Azzi Fudd and freshman sensation Sarah Strong, who scored 24 points each. Bueckers added 17. Strong, daughter of former WNBA player Allison Feaster, broke NCAA freshman records with 114 tournament points and added 15 rebounds in the final.
Coach Auriemma’s Historic Feat
At 71, Geno Auriemma became the oldest coach to win a Division I basketball title. “They count on me to keep going,” he said.
A Statement Win
This was domination. UConn beat three No. 1 seeds — USC, UCLA, and South Carolina — en route to a 37-3 season finish. Sunday’s 23-point win marked one of the largest margins in NCAA title game history.
UConn basketball is back — and bolder than ever.
