Congratulations ❗UConn Blows Out South Carolina to Capture 12th National Championship In a game that will be remembered as a statement of dominance, the UConn Huskies dismantled the previously undefeated South Carolina Gamecocks in the national championship, cruising to a 79- fifty-something victory to claim their record 12th NCAA women’s basketball title.

UConn Blows Out South Carolina to Capture 12th National Championship

In a game that will be remembered as a statement of dominance, the UConn Huskies dismantled the previously undefeated South Carolina Gamecocks in the national championship, cruising to a 79- fifty-something victory to claim their record 12th NCAA women’s basketball title. The performance was vintage UConn — relentless defense, unselfish offense, and a championship swagger that overwhelmed even the top-ranked team in the nation.

Game Highlights:

UConn jumped out to an early lead and never looked back. By halftime, the Huskies had built a double-digit cushion with suffocating defense and clutch shot-making.

The Huskies held South Carolina to one of their lowest-scoring halves** of the season, disrupting passing lanes, dominating the boards, and converting turnovers into fast-break points.

A third-quarter explosion sealed the deal, as UConn extended the lead to 20+ behind a barrage of threes and silky ball movement.

The final minutes were a celebration in motion, with fans chanting, the bench going wild, and another trophy inbound to Storrs.

Top Players:

Paige Bueckers capped her legendary UConn career in storybook fashion, dropping 24 points, 6 assists, and 4 steals while controlling the tempo from tip to buzzer. She was named Most Outstanding Player of the tournament.

Aaliyah Edwards brought the physicality, posting a dominant double-double with 15 points and 12 rebounds, owning the paint on both ends.

Ashlynn Shade and KK Arnold played beyond their years, providing crucial support with timely shooting, ball pressure, and mature decision-making.

UConn’s Championship Legacy:

This win marks UConn’s 12th national title, all under the legendary Geno Auriemma, solidifying their dynasty and returning the program to the top of the mountain after an 8-year title drought.

The Huskies handed South Carolina their only loss of the season, denying Dawn Staley’s squad a perfect season and avenging previous tournament exits.

The title run is especially sweet for Bueckers, who battled injuries for two seasons and came back to lead her team to glory — a true redemption arc.

UConn is back on the throne, and if this performance says anything, it’s that the Huskies are far from done.