UConn Huskies defeat South Carolina Gamecocks for NCAA title (15 images)

By Wade Sheridan

The UConn Huskies beat the South Carolina Gamecocks 82-59 in the finals of the NCAA women's basketball tournament at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla., on Sunday. UConn's Azzi Fudd and Sarah Strong scored 24 points apiece. This is UConn's 12th college basketball title.

UConn center Jana El Alfy begins to cut down the net to celebrate the Huskies beating the South Carolina Gamecocks in the finals of the NCAA women's basketball tournament at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla., on April 6, 2025. UConn defeated South Carolina 82-59 to win its 12th national title. Photo by Steve Nesius/UPI

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UConn head coach Geno Auriemma holds the severed net to celebrate the victory. Pieces often are distributed to team members. Photo by Steve Nesius/UPI

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Auriemma raises the championship trophy as he celebrates with his team. Photo by Steve Nesius/UPI

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UConn players celebrate after beating South Carolina. Photo by Steve Nesius/UPI

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