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Elite Eight: UConn, UCLA Target Final Four Spots

3/29/2026

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UConn Seeks Final Four

The NCAA women's basketball Elite Eight starts on March 29, featuring No. 1 UConn against No. 6 Notre Dame at 1 p.m. ET and No. 1 UCLA versus No. 3 Duke at 3 p.m. ET.
UConn aims for its 25th Final Four appearance after defeating Notre Dame 85-47 earlier this season.
Notre Dame's Hannah Hidalgo achieved a historic triple-double in the Sweet 16.
UCLA enters with a 28-game win streak, while Duke looks to build on its recent buzzer-beater victory over LSU.

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South Carolina Advances

South Carolina advanced to Elite Eight by beating Oklahoma 94-68, led by Ta'Niya Latson's 28 points and Raven Johnson's 18.
They will face TCU, which beat Virginia 79-69, with Olivia Miles scoring 28 and Marta Suarez 33.
TCU relies on a dynamic duo that has consistently scored over 20 points together.
South Carolina seeks a sixth straight Final Four, while TCU aims to build on last year's deep run.

History

Historical Context

The 1982 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament marked a significant shift in women's sports, as the NCAA began sponsoring the championship alongside the AIAW, which had organized women's tournaments since 1972. With 32 teams competing, the tournament's establishment reflected growing visibility and competition in women's athletics, paving the way for future successes and ongoing demands for equitable support in sports.

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UConn Seeks Final Four

The NCAA women's basketball Elite Eight starts on March 29, featuring No. 1 UConn against No. 6 Notre Dame at 1 p.m. ET and No. 1 UCLA versus No. 3 Duke at 3 p.m. ET.
UConn aims for its 25th Final Four appearance after defeating Notre Dame 85-47 earlier this season.
Notre Dame's Hannah Hidalgo achieved a historic triple-double in the Sweet 16.
UCLA enters with a 28-game win streak, while Duke looks to build on its recent buzzer-beater victory over LSU.

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