The UConn Huskies won their 12th women's basketball national championship with a dominant 82-59 victory over South Carolina in Tampa.
The Huskies rolled behind Azzi Fudd’s 24 points; Sarah Strong's 24 points and 15 rebounds; and Paige Bueckers's 17 points.
Fudd was named the Most Outstanding Player of the Final Four, shooting 9-for-17 from the field on Sunday along with collecting five rebounds, three steals and an assist. While Bueckers is projected to be the No. 1 pick in the upcoming WNBA draft, Fudd plans to play one more season at UConn.
The Huskies finished the 2024–25 season at 37-3.
In Action: UConn Dominates South Carolina
UConn huddles up before the start of the women’s NCAA tournament title game Sunday. / Erick W. Rasco/Sports IllustratedThe Huskies hold tight to the ball as they scramble on the court during the first quarter. / Erick W. Rasco/Sports IllustratedPaige Bueckers scored 17 points to cap her college career with UConn. / Erick W. Rasco/Sports IllustratedUConn freshman Sarah Strong finished with 24 points and 15 rebounds. / Erick W. Rasco/Sports IllustratedAzzi Fudd scored 24 points against South Carolina. / Erick W. Rasco/Sports IllustratedFudd (right) was named the Most Outstanding Player of the Final Four. / Erick W. Rasco/Sports IllustratedFudd (left) has scored 1,000 points and counting in 76 career games for the Huskies. / Erick W. Rasco/Sports IllustratedUConn Celebrates Winning 12th National Title
Geno Auriemma has won a record 12 national titles while coaching at UConn. / Erick W. Rasco/Sports IllustratedAuriemma and Bueckers shared a special postgame moment. / Erick W. Rasco/Sports IllustratedUConn rejoiced after a dominant performance against South Carolina. / Erick W. Rasco/Sports IllustratedBueckers, holding the national championship trophy, is projected to go No. 1 in the upcoming WNBA draft. / Erick W. Rasco/Sports IllustratedAuriemma was emotional when talking about the Huskies after the title game. / Erick W. Rasco/Sports IllustratedFudd scored her 1,000th point during the championship game. / Erick W. Rasco/Sports IllustratedA national title was the one major achievement missing from Bueckers’ résumé. / Erick W. Rasco/Sports Illustrated