UConn Celebrates 12th Women's NCAA Tournament Title After Routing South Carolina (In Photos)

Azzi Fudd is showered with confetti after UConn won the national title Sunday in Tampa. | Erick W. Rasco/Sports Illustrated

The UConn Huskies won their 12th women's basketball national championship with a dominant 82-59 victory over South Carolina in Tampa.

The Huskies rolled behind Azzi Fudd’s 24 points; Sarah Strong's 24 points and 15 rebounds; and Paige Bueckers's 17 points.

Fudd was named the Most Outstanding Player of the Final Four, shooting 9-for-17 from the field on Sunday along with collecting five rebounds, three steals and an assist. While Bueckers is projected to be the No. 1 pick in the upcoming WNBA draft, Fudd plans to play one more season at UConn.

The Huskies finished the 2024–25 season at 37-3.

In Action: UConn Dominates South Carolina

UConn huddles up before the start of the women's NCAA tournament title game Sunday. | Erick W. Rasco/Sports Illustrated

The Huskies hold tight to the ball as they scramble on the court during the first quarter. | Erick W. Rasco/Sports Illustrated

Paige Bueckers scored 17 points to cap her college career with UConn. | Erick W. Rasco/Sports Illustrated

UConn freshman Sarah Strong finished with 24 points and 15 rebounds. | Erick W. Rasco/Sports Illustrated

Azzi Fudd scored 24 points against South Carolina. | Erick W. Rasco/Sports Illustrated

Fudd (right) was named the Most Outstanding Player of the Final Four. | Erick W. Rasco/Sports Illustrated

Fudd (left) has scored 1,000 points and counting in 76 career games for the Huskies. | Erick W. Rasco/Sports Illustrated

UConn Celebrates Winning 12th National Title

Geno Auriemma has won a record 12 national titles while coaching at UConn. | Erick W. Rasco/Sports Illustrated

Auriemma and Bueckers shared a special postgame moment. | Erick W. Rasco/Sports Illustrated

UConn rejoiced after a dominant performance against South Carolina. | Erick W. Rasco/Sports Illustrated

Bueckers, holding the national championship trophy, is projected to go No. 1 in the upcoming WNBA draft. | Erick W. Rasco/Sports Illustrated

Auriemma was emotional when talking about the Huskies after the title game. | Erick W. Rasco/Sports Illustrated

Fudd scored her 1,000th point during the championship game. | Erick W. Rasco/Sports Illustrated

A national title was the one major achievement missing from Bueckers' résumé. | Erick W. Rasco/Sports Illustrated

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