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UConn wins national championship in NCAA women’s basketball

UConn thrashed South Carolina 82-59 to claim a record-extending 12th national championship in NCAA women’s basketball on Sunday, the first title for the team since 2016.

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Connecticut Huskies guard Kaitlyn Chen (20) and guard Paige Bueckers (5) celebrates after winning the national championship of the women's 2025 NCAA tournament against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Amalie Arena.
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Connecticut Huskies guard Paige Bueckers (5) is interviewed by ESPN reporter Holly Rowe of the national championship of the women's 2025 NCAA tournament at Amalie Arena.
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Connecticut Huskies head coach Geno Auriemma hoists the trophy after the national championship of the women's 2025 NCAA tournament against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Amalie Arena.
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Connecticut Huskies guard Paige Bueckers (5) and guard KK Arnold (2) hug during the second half against the South Carolina Gamecocks of the national championship of the women's 2025 NCAA tournament at Amalie Arena.
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Connecticut Huskies head coach Geno Auriemma hugs guard Paige Bueckers (5) during the second half against the South Carolina Gamecocks of the national championship of the women's 2025 NCAA tournament at Amalie Arena.
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Connecticut Huskies head coach Geno Auriemma hugs guard Paige Bueckers (5) during the second half against the South Carolina Gamecocks of the national championship of the women's 2025 NCAA tournament at Amalie Arena.
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South Carolina Gamecocks guard Raven Johnson (25) cries on the bench during the second half against the Connecticut Huskies of the national championship of the women's 2025 NCAA tournament at Amalie Arena.
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Connecticut Huskies guard Paige Bueckers (5) celebrates with her teammates after winning the national championship of the women's 2025 NCAA tournament against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Amalie Arena.
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Connecticut Huskies guard Paige Bueckers (5) celebrates a three-point basket against the South Carolina Gamecocks during the second half of the national championship of the women's 2025 NCAA tournament at Amalie Arena.
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Connecticut Huskies guard Paige Bueckers (5) congratulates teammate guard KK Arnold (2) during the second half against the South Carolina Gamecocksof the national championship of the women's 2025 NCAA tournament at Amalie Arena.
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The Connecticut Huskies celebrate winning the national championship of the women's 2025 NCAA tournament against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Amalie Arena.
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Connecticut Huskies guard Paige Bueckers (5) shoots the ball against South Carolina Gamecocks guard Te-Hina Paopao (0) during the second half of the national championship of the women's 2025 NCAA tournament at Amalie Arena.
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South Carolina Gamecocks forward Joyce Edwards (8) and guard MiLaysia Fulwiley (12) defend against Connecticut Huskies forward Sarah Strong (21) during the second half of the national championship of the women's 2025 NCAA tournament at Amalie Arena.
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Connecticut Huskies guard Paige Bueckers (5) passes the ball against the South Carolina Gamecocks during the second half of the national championship of the women's 2025 NCAA tournament at Amalie Arena.
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Connecticut Huskies guard Paige Bueckers (5) has the ball South Carolina Gamecocks guard Te-Hina Paopao (0) and guard MiLaysia Fulwiley (12) during the second half of the national championship of the women's 2025 NCAA tournament at Amalie Arena.

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