UCLA crushed South Carolina, 79-51, to claim their first NCAA championship.
Gamecock coach Dawn Staley praised Bruin coach Cori Close.
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Lauren Betts used lessons learned to lead her team to its first title.
Gabriela Jaquez won the UCLA championship that she dreamed of.
UCLA great Ann Meyers Drysdale was filled with pride watching her team win.
College coach news:
Ayla Guzzardo is the new head coach at Georgia.
WNBA:
The WNBA and players union agreed to start free agency tomorrow.
College team news:
South Carolina has a tall test in trying to stop Lauren Betts.
The Bruins are dancing their way into the finals.
College player news:
Why Raven Johnson's career is like no other for Dawn Staley.
Lauren Betts hopes fans give Madison Booker "a little bit of grace."
College coach news:
Cori Close is ready for her championship moment.
With another title, Dawn Staley could join an elite group.
Geno Auriemma apologized for confronting Staley last night.
Virginia let coach Amaka Agugua-Hamilton go after an investigation.
Katie Abrahamson-Henderson and Georgia are "mutually parting ways."
Tonight's national semifinal results:
South Carolina toppled UConn, 62-48.
UCLA ground out a win over Texas, 51-44, to reach their first national title game in the NCAA era.
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Sparks flew between Dawn Staley and Geno Auriemma at the end of tonight's game.
Auriemma and Sarah Strong's accounts of her jersey ripping differ.
College player news:
JuJu Watkins is nearing the end of her knee rehab.
NCAA president news:
T'was the night before the Final Four........
College team news:
South Carolina took a lesson from last year's championship loss to UConn......how they are handling the rare underdog role this year.
An extra day of rest before the semifinals was important for the Huskies......they are unbothered and unstoppable.
UCLA is drawing from last year's Final Four loss as they prepare to play.
Texas is playing at a different level since losing to Vanderbilt.
Rusty from early-round blowouts, Final Four teams are bracing for tight games.
Delta State's legacy has endured as the national spotlight has faded.
College player news:
Azzi Fudd is focused on the Final Four.
Iowa State star Audi Crooks is entering the transfer portal.
College coach news:
Geno Auriemma said the Gamecocks are "much better" than last year.
A fourth title for Dawn Staley would impact her place among the coaching greats.
Shea Ralph is the AP coach of the year.
Washington extended Tina Langley's contract through 2031-2032.
Charlotte coach Tomekia Reed is taking a leave of absence for medical reasons.
Tennessee coach Kim Caldwell has fired assistant coach Roman Tubner.
State of the game news:
Pioneer women's basketball programs fade into the shadows as money reshapes the game.
College team news:
Columbia defeated BYU, 81-64, for the WBIT championship.
College player news:
Four X-factor players who could be a key to the national title.
Three things to know about Madison Booker as Texas prepares for the Final Four.
How Joyce Edwards found her voice on the Gamecocks' run to the semifinals.
College coach news:
Dawn Staley's six consecutive Final Four appearances put her in rare territory.
Pauline Love has been named head coach of Alabama.
Fordham has tabbed Neil Harrow as head coach.
Demetria Franklin returns to Bethune-Cookman as head coach.
WNBA news:
Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu say they'll re-sign with the Liberty.
Mercury coach Nate Tibbetts discusses his unusual offseason.
The Houston Comets' big three react to the revival of the franchise.
College team news:
UCLA is confident it can turn last year's hard lessons into success.
The Longhorns have a chance to be their coach's best team ever.
How South Carolina is embracing a unique travel situation for the tournament.
Why are the same teams in the Final Four? It's the money.
College player news:
Why Agot Makeer is emerging for the Gamecocks.......while "elite" Joyce Edwards arrived right on time.
College coach news:
Texas coach Vic Schaefer is chasing an elusive title in his fourth Final Four.
Why this UConn team is unlike any other Geno Auriemma has coached.
Amanda Butler is the new head coach at the College of Charleston.
VCU has named Chelsea Branbury as head coach.
Amy Eagan is the new head coach at New Mexico.
Texas State has hired Chris Kielsmeier as head coach.
Loyola Chicago coach Allison Guth has resigned after four seasons.
WNBA news:
Sources say Candace Parker and Elena Delle Donne will be inducted into the Naismith Hall of Fame.
Olivia Miles looks ahead to the WNBA.
USA Basketball news:
And the last two Final Four spots go to:
Texas thrashed Michigan, 77-41.
South Carolina hammered TCU, 78-52.
The Final Four will be a repeat of last season.
How often No. 1 seeds make the Final Four.
College team news:
Five concerns UCLA must address before facing Texas in the Final Four.
College player news:
Sarah Graves started her career at Texas as a walk-on, and she'll end it as a cult hero.
Blanca Quinonez is the X-factor for the Huskies.
College coach news:
Laura Beeman is retiring after 14 seasons at Hawaii.
Tiani Kelly is the new head coach at Kennesaw State.
The new head coach at Jacksonville State is Ricky Austin.
UCF has fired Sytia Messer after four losing seasons.
WNBA news:
The Houston Rockets have reached a deal with the Sun, and the franchise will move next year.
Elite 8 results:
UConn pulled away from Notre Dame, 70-52.
UCLA rallied in the second half for a 70-58 win over Duke.
College team news:
Texas is chasing a title while taking inspiration from legendary coach Jody Conradt.
Michigan is now a contender against the experienced Longhorns.
The Wolverines get big results by looking after the small details.
The Irish ended the season on an up note, despite their loss.
The Blue Devils made a memorable run.
College player news:
Hannah Hidalgo's magical March leaves her wanting a bit more.....she is eyeing growth.
College coach news:
Dawn Staley says money is driving transfer portal talks more than ever.
Dawn Plitzuweit might be building something lasting at Minnesota.
Sweet 16 results:
Michigan cruised past Louisville, 71-52.
Texas blew out Kentucky, 76-54.
South Carolina left Oklahoma behind, 94-68.
College team news:
Why Notre Dame could pose a challenge for UConn in the next round.
The Irish won't be star struck by the Huskies this time around, Hannah Hidalgo says.
The special practice jerseys of the Horned Frogs have become a rallying cry.
College player news:
How Charlisse Leger-Walker and Gianna Kneepkens have elevated UCLA into title contenders.
Olivia Miles found her joy at TCU, and now the team is back in the Elite 8.
How Madina Okot got off the "mental struggle bus" in the Gamecocks' win.
Syla Swords still wears a mask, even after her broken nose has healed.
College coach news:
Geno Auriemma criticized the NCAA for it's women's tourney setup......more on that.
Sweet 16 results:
Notre Dame toppled Vanderbilt, 67-64, behind Hannah Hidalgo's triple-double.
UConn shook off an ugly start to down North Carolina, 63-42.
UCLA stopped Minnesota, 80-56.
Duke stunned LSU, 87-85, on a buzzer-beater.
College team news:
South Carolina doesn't view their rematch with Oklahoma as a revenge game.
College player news:
Charlisse Leger-Walker is the ultimate facilitator.
Zya Vann's confidence is fueling Oklahoma.
Amelia Hassett is "a unicorn" for Kentucky.
How Ayla McDowell solved her problem with pre-game nerves.
College coach news:
Niele Ivey makes her first Elite 8 as the Irish's head coach.
Kate Popovec-Goss is the new head coach at Boston College.
Evansville coach Robyn Scherr has resigned.
WNBA news:
The Tempo won the expansion draft coin toss, and opt to draft sixth.
The Sun have been sold and will relocate to Houston next year, according to ESPN sources.
