Two of the best women's basketball teams will be facing off twice over the next two seasons for unique bragging rights.
Big Ten champion UCLA has jumped back to No. 1 in The Associated Press women's basketball poll. The Bruins, who spent 12 weeks atop the poll, received 16 first-place votes to go from fourth to first.
South Carolina secured another trip to the title game thanks to a semifinals win Saturday over Oklahoma at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. The No. 1-seeded Gamecocks beat the No. 8 Sooners 93-75. Dawn Staley’s squad put together a well-rounded performance in the victory.