UConn Women's Basketball Reaches 25th Final Four

Legendary coach Geno Auriemma leads Huskies to another NCAA tournament milestone.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 3:17am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the dynamic movements and energy of a women's basketball game, with overlapping planes of navy, sky blue, and white colors.UConn's relentless pursuit of another national championship continues as the Huskies reach their 25th Final Four under legendary coach Geno Auriemma.Fort Worth Today

The UConn Huskies women's basketball team has advanced to the NCAA Final Four for the 25th time under legendary head coach Geno Auriemma. The Huskies, who have won a record 11 national championships, are once again among the final four teams competing for the title.

Why it matters

UConn's consistent dominance in women's college basketball over the past quarter-century has cemented the program's status as a perennial powerhouse. Reaching the Final Four yet again demonstrates the Huskies' sustained excellence and ability to reload with top talent year after year.

The details

The Huskies secured their spot in the Final Four with a win over the Texas Longhorns in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA tournament. UConn has been a fixture in the Final Four, making the prestigious event in 25 of the last 27 seasons under Auriemma's leadership.

  • UConn has reached the Final Four 25 times under head coach Geno Auriemma.
  • The Huskies defeated Texas in the 2026 NCAA tournament Elite Eight to advance to the Final Four.

The players

Geno Auriemma

The legendary head coach of the UConn Huskies women's basketball team, who has led the program to 11 national championships.

UConn Huskies

The women's basketball team from the University of Connecticut, which has been a dominant force in the sport for over two decades.

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What they’re saying

“UConn doesn't cut the nets until the national championship. So don't bother bringing a ladder and ceremonial scissors onto the court.”

— Geno Auriemma, Head Coach, UConn Huskies

The takeaway

UConn's continued presence in the Final Four underscores the program's unparalleled success and coach Geno Auriemma's ability to sustain a championship-caliber team year after year, cementing the Huskies' status as the gold standard in women's college basketball.