TAMPA, Fla. –

Dynasty. Credibility. History. Legacy.

Whether you’re cheering for South Carolina to secure its third title in four years, Texas to prove its mettle against established heavyweights, UCLA to cap off its historic season, or UConn, the most successful program in NCAA history, to add to its accolades, the women’s Final Four promises excitement.

Matchup Preview

South Carolina vs. Texas Friday, 7 p.m. ET (ESPN)

This will be the fourth meeting between these teams this season. Despite struggling offensively, both have secured victories thanks to their robust defenses. Expect a potentially low-scoring clash as both teams are mentally tough and adept at making critical in-game adjustments.

The Gamecocks (32-3) have won two of the three previous encounters, including the SEC Tournament championship, while Texas (34-3) achieved a notable 66-62 win on February 9.

UCLA vs. UConn Friday, approx. 9:30 p.m. ET (ESPN)

UCLA (34-2) highlights its best-ever season, led by Defensive Player of the Year Lauren Betts. UConn (35-3) is not a No. 1 seed but is far from an underdog. This will be UConn’s 16th Final Four appearance in the last 17 years, with Paige Bueckers looking to clinch a title before going pro.

Analysis

While UConn’s core stars include Bueckers, it also relies on Sarah Strong and Azzi Fudd, who are key contributors as well.

Useful Links:

• UConn’s Final Four Journey
• Building the perfect lineup for women’s Final Four
• Re-ranking the Final Four teams