University of Connecticut women’s basketball and the NCAA Div. 1 Final 4 have become synonymous with each other.
UConn has missed the Final 4 only twice since the 2007-08 season. There was no tournament in the 2019-20 season due to Covid restrictions, and the Huskies lost to Ohio State in the Round of 16 in 2022-23.
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And don’t look now, but the Lady Huskies are back in the national semifinals once again this year.
The semifinals are on Friday, April 3 in Phoenix at the Mortgage Matchup Center. UConn will face South Carolina in a rematch from last season’s national title game at 7 p.m. Texas plays UCLA at 9:30 p.m. Both games will be broadcast on ESPN.
More: What to know about the UConn women’s basketball team ahead of Final Four
Winners from those two games will be back on the basketball court Easter Sunday, April 5 (ABC, 3:30 p.m. start) to crown a national champion.
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UConn Huskies head coach Geno Auriemma dances with his team after the UConn Huskies are awarded the Fort Worth Regional trophy following their win against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Dickies Arena on March 29, 2026.
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UConn Huskies head coach Geno Auriemma dances with his team after the UConn Huskies are awarded the Fort Worth Regional trophy following their win against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Dickies Arena on March 29, 2026.
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Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard Kk Bransford (14) and UConn Huskies forward Sarah Strong (21) chase the ball during the second half at Dickies Arena on March 29, 2026.
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UConn Huskies guard Blanca Quinonez (4) celebrates with guard Kk Arnold (2) after scoring a three-point basket against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the second half at Dickies Arena on March 29, 2026.
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UConn Huskies celebrate after a play during the second half against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Dickies Arena on March 29, 2026.
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UConn Huskies head coach Geno Auriemma reacts to a call with an official during the first half against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Dickies Arena on March 29, 2026.
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Notre Dame Fighting Irish forward Gisela Sanchez (30) and UConn Huskies forward Sarah Strong (21) go after the ball during the first half at Dickies Arena on March 29, 2026.
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UConn Huskies forward Serah Williams (22) controls the ball against North Carolina Tar Heels forward Ciera Toomey (21) during the first half at Dickies Arena on March 27, 2026.
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North Carolina Tar Heels forward Nyla Harris (2) and UConn Huskies forward Sarah Strong (21) battle for the ball during the first half at Dickies Arena on Mach 27, 2026.
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UConn Huskies guard Blanca Quinonez (4) scores a three point basket against the North Carolina Tar Heels during the first half at Dickies Arena on March 27, 2026.
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UConn Huskies guard Kk Arnold (2) drives against North Carolina Tar Heels forward Nyla Harris (2) during the first half at Dickies Arena on March 27, 2026.
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UConn Huskies guard Azzi Fudd (35) speaks during a press conference ahead of the women’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Dickies Arena on March 26, 2026.
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UConn Huskies forward Sarah Strong (21) and guard Azzi Fudd (35) speak during a press conference ahead of the women’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Dickies Arena on March 26, 2026.
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UConn Huskies head coach Geno Auriemma speaks during a press conference ahead of the women’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Dickies Arena on March 26, 2026.
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UConn Huskies guard Azzi Fudd (35) with teammates during a practice session ahead of theÊFort Worth Regional of the women’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Dickies Arena on March 26, 2026.
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Syracuse Orange guard Laila Phelia (5) dribbles the ball up the court against the UConn Huskies during the second half of the second round game of the women’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion on March 23, 2026.
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UConn Huskies guard Azzi Fudd (35) passes the ball against Syracuse Orange center Uche Izoje (44) during the second half of the second round game of the women’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion on March 23, 2026.
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UConn Huskies guard Azzi Fudd (35) is interviewed by ESPN’s Holly Row at halftime of the second round game of the women’s 2026 NCAA Tournament against the Syracuse Orange at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion on March 23, 2026.
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UConn Huskies Guard Ashlynn Shade (12) grabs a rebound against the Syracuse Orange during the first half of the second round game of the women’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion on March 23, 2026.
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UConn Huskies forward Sarah Strong (21) named Big East Player Of The Year as they celebrate their Big East Championship win over the Villanova Wildcats at Mohegan Sun Arena on March 9, 2026.
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The UConn Huskies celebrate their Big East Championship win over the Villanova Wildcats at Mohegan Sun Arena on March 9, 2026.
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UConn Huskies forward Sarah Strong (21) works for the ball against Creighton Bluejays center Elizabeth Gentry (35) in the first half at Mohegan Sun Arena on March 8, 2026.
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UConn Huskies forward Sarah Strong (21) work for the ball against the Creighton Bluejays in the second half at Mohegan Sun Arena on March 8, 2026.
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UConn Huskies forward Sarah Strong (21) is introduced before the start of the game against the Creighton Bluejays at Mohegan Sun Arena on March 8, 2026.
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UConn Huskies forward Sarah Strong (21) works for the ball against Georgetown Hoyas forward Brianna Byars (32) in the second half at Mohegan Sun Arena on March 7, 2026.
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UConn Huskies mascot on the court during a break against the Georgetown Hoyas in the second half at Mohegan Sun Arena on March 7, 2026.
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Georgetown Hoyas guard Khia Miller (11) defends against UConn Huskies guard Kayleigh Heckel (9) in the fist half at Mohegan Sun Arena on March 7, 2026.
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UConn Huskies head coach Geno Auriemma awarded coach of the year before the start of the game against the Georgetown Hoyas at Mohegan Sun Arena on March 7, 2026.
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The UConn Huskies celebrate their Big East regular season title after defeating the Georgetown Hoyas at PeoplesBank Arena on Feb. 26, 2026.
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Georgetown Hoyas guard Khadee Hession (8) drives the ball against UConn Huskies guard Kk Arnold (2) in the second half at PeoplesBank Arena on Feb. 26, 2026.
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UConn Huskies guard Blanca Quinonez (4) and guard Ashlynn Shade (12) defend against Georgetown Hoyas guard Laila Jewett (0) in the second half at PeoplesBank Arena on Feb. 26, 2026.
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UConn Huskies forward Serah Williams (22) works for the rebound against the Georgetown Hoyas the first half at PeoplesBank Arena on Feb. 26, 2026.
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Court side before the start of the game against the UConn Huskies and Georgetown Hoyas at PeoplesBank Arena on Feb. 26, 2026.
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UConn Huskies guard Azzi Fudd (35) holds up her jersey during senior night after defeating the Providence Friars at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion on Feb. 22, 2026.
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UConn Huskies Caroline Ducharme (33) and guard Azzi Fudd (35) hug during senior night after defeating the Providence Friars at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion on Feb. 22, 2026.
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UConn Huskies forward Ice Brady (25), forward Ayanna Patterson (34), guard Caroline Ducharme (33), guard Azzi Fudd (35) and forward Serah Williams (22) hold up their jerseys during senior night after defeating the Providence Friars at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion on Feb. 22, 2026.
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UConn Huskies guard Ashlynn Shade (12) reacts with guard Kayleigh Heckel (9) after a play against the Providence Friars in the first half at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion on Feb. 22, 2026.
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Feb 11, 2026; Storrs, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies forward Sarah Strong (21) and teammates react after a basket against the Creighton Bluejays in the second half at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images
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Feb 11, 2026; Storrs, Connecticut, USA; Former NBA player Boban Marjanovic sits with students before the start of the game against the Creighton Bluejays at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images
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Feb 11, 2026; Storrs, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies center Jana El Alfy (8) warms up before the start of the game against the Creighton Bluejays at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images
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Feb 7, 2026; Hartford, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies forward Sarah Strong (21) (center) not in uniform as her teammates warm up before the start of the game against the Butler Bulldogs at PeoplesBank Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images
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Feb 4, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; UConn Huskies guard Azzi Fudd (35) signs autographs after an NCAA game against the DePaul Blue Demons at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
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Dec 7, 2025; Storrs, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies guard Kayleigh Heckel (9) and guard Ashlynn Shade (12) react after a play against the DePaul Blue Demons in the first half at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images
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Dec 7, 2025; Storrs, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies guard Kk Arnold (2) reacts after a play against the DePaul Blue Demons in the first half at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images
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Dec 7, 2025; Storrs, Connecticut, USA; Former UConn Huskies player Sue Bird is honored with the retirement of her kersey number along with UConn Huskies head coach Geno Auriemma before the start of the game against the watches from the sideline as they take on the UConn Huskies at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images
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Dec 7, 2025; Storrs, Connecticut, USA; Former UConn Huskies player Sue Bird is honored with the retirement of her kersey number before the start of the game against the watches from the sideline as they take on the UConn Huskies at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images
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Nov 30, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; UConn Huskies guard KK Arnold (2) reacts from the bench during the game against the Xavier Musketeers in the second half at the Cintas Center. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images
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Nov 30, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; UConn Huskies guard Ashlynn Shade (12) takes the court during player introductions before the game against the Xavier Musketeers at the Cintas Center. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images
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Nov 9, 2025; Storrs, Connecticut, USA; The UConn Huskies unveiling their 2025 Championship Banner before the start of the game against the Florida State Seminoles at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images
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Jul 16, 2025; Hollywood, CA, USA; Past and present members of the UConn women’s basketball team (from left) Jamelle Elliott, Tonya Cardoza, Ice Brady, Aubrey Griffin, Ayanna Patterson, Allie Ziebell, Jana El Alfy, Caroline Ducharme, Morgan Cheli, Azzi Fudd, KK Arnold, Sarah Strong, Ashlynn Shade, guest, and Morgan Valley pose on the ESPYs red carpet at the Dolby Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
How Final Fours has UConn women’s basketball team been to?
The Huskies are in the Final 4 for the 25th time in program history.
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UConn has 12 NCAA titles to its credit, giving them the most national championships in women’s basketball history. The University of Tennessee is next as an eight-time champion, while South Carolina, Baylor, and Stanford are all tied with three trophies.
UCLA has won the title twice and the University of Texas is trying to capture its first national championship.
This article originally appeared on The Bulletin: UConn women’s basketball Final Four History
