Wed Apr 02 12:40:00 UTC 2025: ## UConn and Texas Advance to Women’s Final Four; Bueckers Leads Huskies’ Charge

**Tampa, FL –** Paige Bueckers led the charge for the UConn Huskies, scoring 31 points with 6 assists and 4 steals, propelling her team to their 24th Final Four appearance. UConn will face UCLA, who defeated LSU in a thrilling Elite Eight matchup thanks to Lauren Betts’ dominant performance (17 points, 7 rebounds, 6 blocks). Meanwhile, Texas secured their spot in the Final Four with a hard-fought victory over TCU, setting up a clash against reigning champion South Carolina.

The Final Four, set to take place in Tampa, features three number one seeds and one number two seed. UConn’s success hinges heavily on Bueckers, who has consistently delivered impressive performances in the NCAA tournament, tying for the second-most 25+ point games in the last 25 years. However, UConn’s relative inexperience in the post will be tested against UCLA’s towering center, Lauren Betts. Experts are divided on the outcome of this matchup, with predictions ranging from a close UConn victory to a surprising upset for UCLA.

Texas’s journey to the Final Four involved overcoming a tough opponent and maintaining composure under pressure. Their key to defeating South Carolina, a team they’ve faced three times this season, lies in improving their offensive output, particularly from leading scorer Madison Booker. South Carolina, despite their recent struggles, rely on their established program foundation and veteran leadership under coach Dawn Staley. However, their younger players will need to step up their contributions to secure another championship run. Experts largely favor South Carolina in this matchup, citing their superior defense and experience.

The Final Four games will air on ESPN, with South Carolina facing Texas on Friday at 7 p.m. ET, followed by UConn against UCLA at 9 p.m. ET. The national championship game is scheduled for Sunday.

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