This is what March Madness is all about — except it’s April now, and the madness is peaking. The 2025 NCAA Women’s Championship game is here, and it’s bringing together two absolute powerhouses: the UConn Huskies and the South Carolina Gamecocks.

This isn’t just a final. This is a statement.

The Huskies Are Coming for What’s Theirs

UConn is back on the biggest stage — and they’re not here to just show up. They want it. Badly.

After a commanding performance in the semis, there’s fire in this team’s eyes. Paige Bueckers is leading with ice in her veins. Azzi Fudd is lighting up from deep. And freshman phenom Sarah Strong? She’s playing like she was built for moments like this.

It’s been almost a decade since UConn last lifted the trophy, and you can feel the hunger. This team looks like a unit on a mission.

But the Champs Aren’t Letting Go Without a Fight

UCONN VS. SOUTH CAROLINA 🍿

2022 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP REMATCH. WHO YA GOT?! 🏆👀 pic.twitter.com/3LAMFm13fW

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) April 5, 2025

Let’s not forget: South Carolina are the defending champs. They know what it takes. They’ve felt the pressure, walked through the fire, and come out winners.

This year’s squad is deep, tough, and led by the brilliant mind of Coach Dawn Staley — a legend in her own right. Their semifinal win was textbook: strong defense, efficient offense, and big-time plays from everyone on the floor.

Joyce Edwards, a freshman, is already playing like a veteran. And when you’ve got scorers like Te-Hina Paopao and Bree Hall, anything’s possible.

The History. The Heat. The Heart.

Let’s be real: this is more than a championship. This is a rematch of the 2022 final, where South Carolina came out on top. UConn remembers. They haven’t forgotten how it felt to walk off that court empty-handed.

Now, it’s personal. And the energy around this game? Electric.

It’s two of the most storied programs in women’s college basketball, ready to give it everything. Expect emotion. Expect drama. Expect greatness.

When and Where

🗓️ Sunday, April 6, 2025
🕒 3:00 PM ET
📍 Amalie Arena, Tampa, FL
📺 Live on ABC

Set the reminders. Gather your crew. This is the kind of game you’ll talk about for years.