Sarah Strong and Azzi Fudd didn’t even need much help from superstar Paige Bueckers to propel UConn into the national title game, leading the Huskies to a remarkably easy 85-51 victory over UCLA in the Final Four of the women’s NCAA Tournament.

The Huskies (36-3) outscored the Bruins (34-3) in all four quarters. UConn scored 27 points off turnovers to UCLA's five. The Huskies outshot the Bruins from the field, 55% to 38.5%. They outrebounded UCLA, 34-29. They held the edge in assists, 17-11. They compiled a nine-point advantage in fast-break points.

UConn has advanced to the national championship game for the first time since 2022 and the 13th time overall after dominating No. 1 overall seed UCLA 85-51 in the Final Four. The Huskies will face defending national champion South Carolina in the final on Sunday.