South Carolina-UConn: Score, live updates for the 2025 women’s NCAA title game

​​​​​​Dawn Staley has built a dynasty with South Carolina

Dawn Staley has proven time and time again that she’s one of the best coaches in college basketball history. With a perfect 3-0 record in national championship games, Staley has managed to keep her Gamecocks focused on the biggest stage. After leading the Gamecocks to a national title in 2022 and a perfect 38-0 season in 2024, Staley’s squad continues to dominate. Her team blends defense, athleticism, and skill to create a championship-caliber program year after year. South Carolina’s roster is stacked with stars like Joyce Edwards, MiLaysia Fulwiley, Chloe Kitts, Te-Hina Paopao, and Sania Feagin.

• Joyce Edwards: 15.2 PPG, 9.8 RPG
• MiLaysia Fulwiley: 13.4 PPG, 4.1 APG, 38.7% from three
• Chloe Kitts: 11.8 PPG, 7.2 RPG, 1.4 BPG
• Te-Hina Paopao: 8.3 PPG, 3.1 APG
• Sania Feagin: 12.6 PPG, 5.4 RPG

These players are hungry to become the first college women’s basketball repeat national champion in 11 years and earn Staley her third national title in four years.

Or is it Paige Bueckers’ time?

Paige Bueckers is back and hungry for her first national title with UCONN. After falling short in the 2024 Final Four against Iowa, Bueckers is healthy and ready to lead the Huskies to glory. She’s been unstoppable this tournament, and her stats speak for themselves:

• 26.4 PPG (Points per Game)
• 3.6 RPG (Rebounds per Game)
• 3.4 APG (Assists per Game)
• 4.4 STL + BLK (Steals and Blocks per Game)
• 65.5% TS (True Shooting Percentage)

Geno Auriemma’s Legacy

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Head coach Geno Auriemma of the UConn Huskies reacts during the first half of the game against the North Carolina Tar Heels at First Horizon Coliseum on November 15, 2024 in Greensboro, North Carolina.

UConn’s legendary coach Geno Auriemma is a force in women’s basketball. With 11 national titles, he’s one of the most decorated coaches in history. His ability to build championship teams year after year keeps UConn at the top. With stars like Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd, the Huskies are always a threat. Will Auriemma add another title to his legendary career, or will South Carolina cement its own dynasty with another crown?