The Connecticut Huskies become the first DI basketball program to win 12 National Championships, dominating South Carolina 82-59 in Paige Bueckers’ final collegiate game.
For the first time since 2016, @UConnWBB wins the National Championship
The Huskies claim their 12th, more than any other DI basketball program‼️
️: Ryan Radtke & @debbieantonelli had the call pic.twitter.com/ykUaIysC0d— Westwood One Sports (@westwood1sports) April 6, 2025
UConn superstar and likely No. 1 overall pick Paige Bueckers joined Westwood One’s Ros Gold-Onwude after the game.
After ending her collegiate career as a National Champion, @UConnWBB Superstar Paige Bueckers joined our @ROSGO21! #WFinalFour pic.twitter.com/2EbA4JLfTo
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Hall of Fame coach Geno Auriemma was emotional after leading UConn to its 12th title, speaking with Gold-Onwude.
After winning his 12th National Championship, @UConnWBB HOF coach Geno Auriemma joined our @ROSGO21! #WFinalFour pic.twitter.com/ZjFqwAukxz
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Husky Senior Azzi Fudd was named the Most Valuable Player of the Women’s Final Four, she spoke with Gold-Onwude after her 24-point game.
#WFinalFour MVP Azzi Fudd spoke with our @ROSGO21 following @UConnWBB's National Championship win! pic.twitter.com/yhZpPeR1wu
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Gold-Onwude caught up with star UConn Freshman Sarah Strong, who also scored 24 points in the title game.
Following a 24-point National Championship performance, @UConnWBB FRESHMAN Sarah Strong spoke with our @ROSGO21! #WFinalFour pic.twitter.com/8ltEH7i0DX
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The first quarter saw five lead changes, but UConn took control early in the second period and never looked back.
The Huskies are ROLLING #WFinalFour@UConnWBB leads @GamecockWBB by 10 to start H2
Listen to Azzi Fudd's steal & score that put UConn up BIG!️: Ryan Radtke, @debbieantonelli & @ROSGO21
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