The women’s NCAA tournament Final Four bracket is set after a thrilling Elite Eight round. The winners and losers are in:
UCLA Bruins won without star center Lauren Betts, fueled by standout performances from Gabriela Jaquez (18 points) and forward Timea Gardiner (15 points). UCLA defeated LSU 72-67 to advance to the Final Four.
TCU Horned Frogs’ season ended with a tough loss to Texas Longhorns. Center Sedona Prince struggled in her final college game, committing multiple fouls and allowing the opposing team’s defense to dominate. TCU’s Rori Harmon had a solid performance for Texas, scoring 13 points and assisting five teammates.
UConn Huskies advanced to the Final Four with forward Sarah Strong’s impressive showings of 22 points, 17 rebounds, four assists, and a steal against USC Trojans. LSU Tigers fell short despite strong efforts from Flau’Jae Johnson (28 points) and Aneesah Morrow (before her third-quarter nose injury).
In other news, coach Kim Mulkey’s purple magnolia jacket failed to make an impact on the game, as LSU suffered a tough loss against UCLA.
The women’s Final Four teams are now set: South Carolina Gamecocks (1 seed), Texas Longhorns (1 seed), UConn Huskies, and LSU Tigers. They will face off in a semifinal round that promises to be just as thrilling as the previous rounds.
Source: https://eu.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaw/2025/04/01/march-madness-winners-losers-elite-eight-womens-basketball/82733435007