It’s UConn and South Carolina in the women’s basketball national championship game today. And what a matchup it is.
It’s a battle of Dawn Staley‘s modern dynasty, the Gamecocks going for a third NCAA title in four years and fourth overall under Staley, and Geno Auriemma‘s historic dynasty, the Huskies going for their 12th championship and first since 2016.
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It’s Paige Bueckers chasing her first NCAA championship ring while South Carolina seniors Bree Hall, Raven Johnson and Sania Feagin hunt winning their third ring and back-to-back titles, a feat not achieved in nearly a decade.
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What time is women’s NCAA championship game?
The Gamecocks and Huskies tip off at 3 p.m. ET.
Where to watch women’s NCAA championship
ABC is airing the game. You can also stream on Fubo (free trial).
South Carolina vs. UConn predictions
UConn women’s basketball national championships
Geno Auriemma has led the Huskies to a record 11 national championships: 1995, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2009, 2010, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016. The program recently shared a photo of him wearing all his rings on social media. Auriemma has been at the helm since 1985.
South Carolina women’s basketball roster
The Gamecocks have depth and defense on their side, ranking first in the nation in bench points per game (40.5) and fifth in blocks per game (5.8). Here’s a look at the full South Carolina women’s basketball roster.
UConn women’s basketball roster
The Huskies score 81.7 points per game (ninth in the country) and shoot 51% from the floor, tops in women’s college basketball. In addition to touting Paige Bueckers and her 20 points per game, the Huskies get 16.2 points from Sarah Strong and 13.3 points from Azzi Fudd per game. Here is the full UConn women’s basketball roster.
South Carolina vs. UConn odds
Odds via BetMGM as of Sunday, April 6.
- Spread: UConn -6.5
- Moneyline Favorite: UConn -305
- Moneyline Underdog: South Carolina +245
- Total: 133.5
Where is the women’s national championship game?
The Gamecocks and Huskies are playing at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida.
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