South Carolina

UConn poses after winning the 2025 NCAA Women's Basketball Title.

The Weekly Fast Break: Huskies take the crown

By Missy Heidrick / April 9, 2025

A resounding victory leads to UConn’s 12th national title

South Carolina guard Te-Hina Paopao and foward Sania Feagin smile during player introductions before the national championship game against UConn at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla., on April 6, 2025.

South Carolina seniors ready to make their mark in the WNBA

By Bella Munson / April 9, 2025

Dawn Staley: ‘They are the epitome of who we need to be successful’

UConn team poses for a photo after winning the NCAA Tournament

Locked On Women’s Basketball: UConn’s lasting legacies

By The Next / April 7, 2025

Northam: ‘I thought it would be much closer’

UConn celebrates during the NCAA Tournament game

Locked On Women’s Basketball: How UConn won it all

By The Next / April 7, 2025

Baker: ‘They just overwhelm their opponents’

UConn team celebrates.

How Connecticut beat South Carolina in 2025 NCAA title game, met the standard

By Howard Megdal / April 6, 2025

Fudd, Strong score 24 apiece — Huskies’ defense too much for Gamecocks

Paige Bueckers yells during warm ups

UConn prepared for the intensity of a 2022 title game rematch

By Tee Baker / April 5, 2025

Will Paige Bueckers leave UConn as a national champion?

Texas guard Jordan Lee shoots an open 3-pointer right in front of South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley.

Texas’ Jordan Lee figured out her role, then expanded it in the Final Four spotlight

By Jenn Hatfield / April 5, 2025

Vic Schaefer: ‘You love seeing kids that the moment’s not too big for them. And … the moment wasn’t too big for her’

South Carolina huddles before the game against Texas. (Photo credit: Hannah Kervokian, The Next)

South Carolina’s secret to success? Sacrifice individual storylines for team goals

By Rob Knox / April 5, 2025

Johnson: ‘We’re sisters. We fight for each other. We love each other’

Players hold the ball and play on the court in the middle of Elite Eight games

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Final Four preview

By The Next / April 4, 2025

Baker: ‘We can’t ignore what Paige Bueckers has been doing’

Texas head coach Vic Schaefer wears a gray Longhorns sweatsuit and holds a piece of paper in his left hand during practice.

Three keys for Texas to beat South Carolina in the Final Four

By Jenn Hatfield / April 4, 2025

The Longhorns need to be aggressive on both ends and run offense through Madison Booker