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Dawn Staley and Geno Auriemma will play in the national title game for the second time.

Fulwiley could be the ultimate X factor in the NCAA Tournament championship game against UConn.

South Carolina's defense is "like gnats." "We've got bigs blocking shots. We've got guards blocking shots. Honestly, it's hard against us."

South Carolina coach Dawn Staley said of Strong: "In the next three years, she might be the best player to come out of UConn."

A timeline of UConn-South Carolina clashes through the years. They'll meet Sunday to battle for the national championship.

UConn-South Carolina is the final game we deserve. Legacies will solidify and hoop dreams will actualize on Sunday afternoon.

"We got exposed," UCLA coach Cori Close said. "We got our butts kicked today. And it stings right now."

Will Paige Bueckers finally lead UConn to a title? Can South Carolina win back-to-back titles? What will it take?

Geno Auriemma doesn't need to talk to Bueckers about winning a title. They know the standard at UConn.

The Hall of Fame coaches are a portrait of where women's basketball has been and where it's going.