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UConn Women's Basketball: 34-0 Favorites for 13th Title

3/19/2026

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Summary

UConn Eyes Championship

University of Connecticut women's basketball team (UConn) enters the 2026 NCAA tournament as the favorite to win their 13th national championship, at -275 odds.
They are 34-0 and hold the overall No. 1 seed in the Big East.
The UCLA Bruins follow with +550 odds, and Texas, South Carolina, and LSU are contenders.
March Madness began March 18, 2026, and UConn's first game is March 21, 2026.

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NC State Competes

The NCAA tournament begins with a first-round game on March 21, 2026, as NC State faces Tennessee in the Fort Worth 3 Regional, seeded 7 and 10.
NC State is 20-10 this season, while Tennessee brings a seven-game losing streak that includes a loss to UConn.
The winner will advance to face UConn.
In another matchup, Iowa State's Audi Crooks, a top scorer, will compete against ACC freshman Uche Izoje.

History

Historical Context

The NCAA established a women's basketball championship in 1995, marking a pivotal moment for the sport. The University of Connecticut, under coach Geno Auriemma, won its first title that year, beginning a dynasty that includes a record 12 championships. As they enter the 2026 tournament undefeated at 34-0, UConn's legacy continues to shape women's college basketball, inspiring teams like UCLA and Texas to challenge their dominance.

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UConn Eyes Championship

University of Connecticut women's basketball team (UConn) enters the 2026 NCAA tournament as the favorite to win their 13th national championship, at -275 odds.
They are 34-0 and hold the overall No. 1 seed in the Big East.
The UCLA Bruins follow with +550 odds, and Texas, South Carolina, and LSU are contenders.
March Madness began March 18, 2026, and UConn's first game is March 21, 2026.

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