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UConn Secures Top Seed in 2026 NCAA Women's Tournament

3/17/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament field was finalized on Selection Sunday, with UConn earning the No. 1 overall seed after a 34-0 season.
UConn is joined by top seeds UCLA, Texas, and South Carolina.
Geno Auriemma aims for his 13th national title.
UConn will face 16th-seeded UTSA in the first round.
The College of Charleston earned its first tournament berth as a 14-seed.

History

Historical Context

The inaugural NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament in 1982 marked a significant milestone for women's sports, featuring 32 teams and culminating in Louisiana Tech's victory over Cheyney State, 76-62. This tournament followed a decade of AIAW competitions and highlighted the growing recognition of female athletics. Today, UConn's pursuit of a 13th title reflects the ongoing evolution and investment in women's basketball.

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Story summary

The 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament field was finalized on Selection Sunday, with UConn earning the No. 1 overall seed after a 34-0 season.
UConn is joined by top seeds UCLA, Texas, and South Carolina.
Geno Auriemma aims for his 13th national title.
UConn will face 16th-seeded UTSA in the first round.
The College of Charleston earned its first tournament berth as a 14-seed.

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