UConn is back on top.

The most storied program in women’s college basketball won its 12th national championship on Sunday, dethroning South Carolina 82-59. No other school has more titles.

Azzi Fudd and Sarah Strong both scored 24 points for the Huskies, who led by 10 points at halftime and 20 after the third quarter. Paige Bueckers added 17 points and six rebounds.

The game was a rematch of the 2022 national championship, which went South Carolina’s way. But UConn routed the Gamecocks earlier this season and did it again on Sunday.

This is UConn’s first national championship since 2016.

Auriemma hugs Huskies star Paige Bueckers as she comes off the floor late in the game. This was Bueckers' last game in a UConn uniform.
Auriemma hugs Huskies star Paige Bueckers as she comes off the floor late in the game. This was Bueckers' last game in a UConn uniform.
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UConn players celebrate at the end of the game.
UConn players celebrate at the end of the game.
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South Carolina guard Raven Johnson reacts on the bench late in the second half. The Gamecocks were in the championship game for the third time in four years, but they were unable to defend their title.
South Carolina guard Raven Johnson reacts on the bench late in the second half. The Gamecocks were in the championship game for the third time in four years, but they were unable to defend their title.
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Bueckers celebrates with teammates after scoring in the fourth quarter.
Bueckers celebrates with teammates after scoring in the fourth quarter.
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South Carolina's Te-Hina Paopao brings the ball up court.
South Carolina's Te-Hina Paopao brings the ball up court.
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UConn's Ashlynn Shade grabs a rebound in the fourth quarter.
UConn's Ashlynn Shade grabs a rebound in the fourth quarter.
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Players box out for a rebound in the second half.
Players box out for a rebound in the second half.
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South Carolina's Sania Feagin is guarded on the baseline by Ice Brady.
South Carolina's Sania Feagin is guarded on the baseline by Ice Brady.
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UConn's Azzi Fudd drives to the basket. She had 13 points at the half as UConn led 36-26.
UConn's Azzi Fudd drives to the basket. She had 13 points at the half as UConn led 36-26.
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Auriemma shouts instructions to his players during the second half.
Auriemma shouts instructions to his players during the second half.
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Fudd dribbles down the court.
Fudd dribbles down the court.
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Feagin takes a shot.
Feagin takes a shot.
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Paopao lies on the court in the third quarter.
Paopao lies on the court in the third quarter.
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Fans hold up signs for UConn players during the second half.
Fans hold up signs for UConn players during the second half.
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South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley watches the game from the sideline.
South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley watches the game from the sideline.
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Brady reacts during the first half.
Brady reacts during the first half.
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Raven Johnson is guarded by Bueckers.
Raven Johnson is guarded by Bueckers.
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Fudd rises for a layup during the first quarter.
Fudd rises for a layup during the first quarter.
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Bueckers shoots a jumper early in the game.
Bueckers shoots a jumper early in the game.
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Auriemma instructs Jana El Alfy during the first half.
Auriemma instructs Jana El Alfy during the first half.
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The UConn pep band tries to distract Dauda as she shoots free throws.
The UConn pep band tries to distract Dauda as she shoots free throws.
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South Carolina's Joyce Edwards, left, and UConn's Sarah Strong scramble for a loose ball.
South Carolina's Joyce Edwards, left, and UConn's Sarah Strong scramble for a loose ball.
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Staley chats with an official.
Staley chats with an official.
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A wide-view of the action at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida.
A wide-view of the action at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida.
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Raven Johnson tries to dribbles past Bueckers.
Raven Johnson tries to dribbles past Bueckers.
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South Carolina's Chloe Kitts guards Strong in the first quarter.
South Carolina's Chloe Kitts guards Strong in the first quarter.
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Kitts and Strong take part in the game's opening tip.
Kitts and Strong take part in the game's opening tip.
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A South Carolina fan dons a gamecock hat before the game.
A South Carolina fan dons a gamecock hat before the game.
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Kitts is introduced before the start of the game.
Kitts is introduced before the start of the game.
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South Carolina guard Tessa Johnson takes a moment during pregame warmups.
South Carolina guard Tessa Johnson takes a moment during pregame warmups.
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UConn arrives to Amalie Arena before the game.
UConn arrives to Amalie Arena before the game.
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South Carolina's band performs during pregame warmups.
South Carolina's band performs during pregame warmups.
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Members of the UConn pep band paint their faces to get ready for the game.
Members of the UConn pep band paint their faces to get ready for the game.
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