TAMPA, Fla. — "Four it all." That’s the motto of this year’s Women’s Final Four. Two teams have emerged with a shot at the national championship.

And both these teams know what it takes to win it all. 


What You Need To Know

  • Defending champs South Carolina defeated Texas with a dominating 74-57 win, while UConn extended its win streak to 15 by taking out UCLA, 85-51

  • The UConn Huskies are a win away from a 12th national title

  • The South Carolina Gamecocks are going for the repeat and they would be the first team to do it since UConn won four straight from 2013-16

Two teams punched their ticket to Sunday’s national championship game. Defending champs South Carolina took care of business against Texas with a dominating 74-57 win, while UConn extended its win streak to 15 by taking out UCLA, 85-51.

In the first semifinal of the night, South Carolina fell behind early to Texas, who advanced to the Final Four for the first time since 2003. But just as they have throughout the tournament, the Gamecocks proved no deficit is too big. Their outside shots started falling just before the end of the first half and they took the lead, extending their streak to 104 straight wins when leading at the half.

"Proud of our team. Proud of our depth. Proud players that chose to come here, and they really get the experience being at a Final Four and now the national championship," said South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley.

In the second semi of the night, UConn built an early lead on UCLA and never looked back. The Bruins made their Final Four debut and came to Tampa as the overall No. 1 seed. But the Huskies flexed its dynasty muscle. In three straight games, the Huskies have outscored opponents by an average of 23 points. Now, they are a win away from a 12th national title.

"We prayed, we prepared, and we hoped to be playing on the last day of the season," said UConn guard Paige Bueckers. "We got that opportunity, so we don’t want to take it for granted."

South Carolina’s going for the repeat and they would be the first team to do it since UConn won four straight from 2013-16.