Any way you slice it, a fantastic Final Four matchup is in store on Friday night.
No. 1 UCLA faces No. 2 UConn at 9:30 p.m. ET at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla., with a trip to the national championship game on the line.
UConn is a Final Four staple with four appearances in the last five seasons, while UCLA is a newcomer to women’s college basketball’s biggest stage. The Huskies have the likely No. 1 overall pick of the 2025 WNBA Draft in Paige Bueckers, and the Bruins bring the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year with Lauren Betts. UConn coach Geno Auriemma is vying for his 12th national championship, while UCLA coach Cori Close is going for her first.
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The Huskies and Bruins have been on a collision course since the NCAA Tournament began, with both teams moving through their regions with relative ease. Now, the greatest program in the sport’s history meets an upstart contender with its best ever chance to win a title.
The Sporting News is tracking live updates, results and highlights as UConn and UCLA meet in the Final Four of the 2025 Women’s NCAA Tournament.
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UConn vs. UCLA score
Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
UConn | 23 | 42 | 60 | – | – |
UCLA | 13 | 22 | 37 | – | – |
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