The women’s Final Four will feature Texas, Connecticut, UCLA, and South Carolina after Texas and Connecticut secured their spots with victories on Monday. Texas defeated TCU 58-47, making their first Final Four appearance since 2003. Rori Harmon, who battled back from a knee injury, played a crucial role in the Longhorns’ success. Paige Bueckers led UConn to their record 24th Final Four appearance with a 78-64 win over USC, despite the absence of injured star JuJu Watkins. UConn coach Geno Auriemma guided his team to victory with the help of freshman Sarah Strong, who contributed 22 points and 17 rebounds. USC’s Rayah Marshall put up a valiant effort with 23 points and 15 rebounds, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Huskies. Bueckers’ impressive performance, scoring 31 points, propelled UConn to the Final Four. The Huskies will face UCLA in the upcoming matchup, while Texas will take on defending champion South Carolina. Both games will take place in Tampa, Florida, with the winners advancing to the national title game. USC, despite their efforts, fell short of reaching the Final Four but showed resilience throughout the tournament.
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