Texas and Connecticut both secured their spots in the women’s Final Four, joining UCLA and South Carolina in the prestigious tournament. Madison Booker led Texas to their first Final Four appearance since 2003 with a 58-47 victory over TCU. Rori Harmon also played a crucial role in the win, reflecting on her recovery from a knee injury this time last year. The Longhorns showcased stifling defense, forcing turnovers and maintaining a strong lead throughout the game.
In the second game of the night, Paige Bueckers led Connecticut to their record 24th Final Four appearance with a 78-64 win over USC. Bueckers scored 31 points, supported by freshman Sarah Strong’s 22 points and 17 rebounds. USC, playing without injured star JuJu Watkins, put up a strong fight but was ultimately unable to overcome UConn’s powerhouse performance.
The Huskies, with 11 NCAA titles under coach Geno Auriemma, will face UCLA in the Final Four, while Texas is set to play defending champions South Carolina. Both games promise to be exciting matchups between powerhouse women’s basketball programs. USC, seeking its first Final Four appearance since 1986, put up a valiant effort but fell just short against UConn’s dominant offense and solid defense. The Final Four games are scheduled to take place in Tampa, Florida, with a spot in the national title game on the line.
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