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Auriemma is in his 24th Final Four, while Bueckers is making her fourth trip.

Who has the edge in the Tampa showdown?

"My journey has been crazy. I'm super grateful for it, wouldn't have had it any other way."

Even in a Final Four with three No. 1 seeds, No. 2 UConn is the clear favorite to win the national title now that the Final Four is set.

Paige Bueckers was again sensational and finished with 31 points and freshman forward Sarah Strong finished with 20 points and 17 rebounds ...

TCU had a historic year as well, as the Horned Frogs had never made a Sweet 16 before.

UConn star Paige Bueckers' quest for a championship continues. USC is playing with motivation from JuJu Watkins' absence.

After 14 seasons, coach Cori Close has led the Bruins to new heights with its first Final Four bid.

"I want to be in the Final Four. I want my own one. Where I lead the team."

South Carolina struggled but found a way to beat Duke for its fifth straight Final Four trip.