On Monday, Texas and Connecticut secured their spots in the women’s Final Four, joining UCLA and South Carolina. Texas defeated TCU 58-47, led by Madison Booker and Rori Harmon who helped the Longhorns reach their first Final Four since 2003. The Longhorns used their stifling defense to force turnovers and secure the win. Texas will face South Carolina in the next round.
In the second game, Paige Bueckers led UConn to a 78-64 victory over USC, securing their record 24th Final Four appearance. Bueckers scored 31 points while freshman Sarah Strong added 22 points and 17 rebounds. USC faced challenges after losing injured star JuJu Watkins to an ACL injury in the second round. UConn will now face UCLA in the next round.
The Trojans fought hard against UConn, led by Rayah Marshall, who scored 23 points and 15 rebounds. Despite their efforts, UConn’s strong performance, especially by Bueckers and Strong, allowed them to secure the win and advance to the Final Four. USC was seeking their first Final Four appearance since 1986 and first title since the 1980s.
Overall, the Final Four matchups are set with Texas facing South Carolina and UConn facing UCLA. Fans can expect exciting games and impressive performances from the top women’s college basketball teams as they compete for a spot in the national title game.
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