NCAA women’s championship is set: Get the lowdown here
The UConn women beat defending champ Stanford 63-58, to return to NCAA title game for first time since 2016.
The game might not have gone according to plan, but for the thousands of fans who cheered Paige Bueckers’ every move, it went to script.
Hollywood script.
The result: Stanford will not be able to play for its second straight NCAA women’s basketball championship. Connecticut – and former Hopkins star Bueckers — will play South Carolina Sunday night in Buecker’s back yard for its 12th title and its first since 2016.
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Meanwhile, Aliyah Boston and the South Carolina Gamecocks were smiling as they strutted off the court at the Final Four.
The only crying came from relief and joy, one year after a painfully opposite finish in the national semifinals.
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NCAA women’s championship is set: Get the lowdown hereCharlie Neibergall - staff, AP
Stanford's Lexie Hull and UConn's Paige Bueckers go after a loose ball during the second half of a college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Women's Final Four NCAA tournament Friday, April 1, 2022, in Minneapolis.
Charlie Neibergall - staff, APStanford's Lexie Hull and UConn's Paige Bueckers go after a loose ball during the second half of a college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Women's Final Four NCAA tournament Friday, April 1, 2022, in Minneapolis.
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NCAA women’s championship is set: Get the lowdown hereEric Gay - staff, AP
UConn head coach Geno Auriemma reacts during the second half of a college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Women's Final Four NCAA tournament Friday, April 1, 2022, in Minneapolis.
Eric Gay - staff, APUConn head coach Geno Auriemma reacts during the second half of a college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Women's Final Four NCAA tournament Friday, April 1, 2022, in Minneapolis.
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NCAA women’s championship is set: Get the lowdown hereEric Gay - staff, AP
UConn's Olivia Nelson-Ododa tries to drive between Stanford's Cameron Brink and Lacie Hull during the second half of a college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Women's Final Four NCAA tournament Friday, April 1, 2022, in Minneapolis.
Eric Gay - staff, APUConn's Olivia Nelson-Ododa tries to drive between Stanford's Cameron Brink and Lacie Hull during the second half of a college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Women's Final Four NCAA tournament Friday, April 1, 2022, in Minneapolis.
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NCAA women’s championship is set: Get the lowdown hereEric Gay - staff, AP
UConn's Paige Bueckers reacts as she heads to the bench during the second half of a college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Women's Final Four NCAA tournament Friday, April 1, 2022, in Minneapolis.
Eric Gay - staff, APUConn's Paige Bueckers reacts as she heads to the bench during the second half of a college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Women's Final Four NCAA tournament Friday, April 1, 2022, in Minneapolis.
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NCAA women’s championship is set: Get the lowdown hereEric Gay - staff, AP
Stanford's Elena Bosgana and UConn's Olivia Nelson-Ododa battle for the ball during the second half of a college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Women's Final Four NCAA tournament Friday, April 1, 2022, in Minneapolis.
Eric Gay - staff, APStanford's Elena Bosgana and UConn's Olivia Nelson-Ododa battle for the ball during the second half of a college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Women's Final Four NCAA tournament Friday, April 1, 2022, in Minneapolis.
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NCAA women’s championship is set: Get the lowdown hereEric Gay - staff, AP
UConn's Paige Bueckers favors her leg as she walks off the court during the second half of a college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Women's Final Four NCAA tournament Friday, April 1, 2022, in Minneapolis.
Eric Gay - staff, APUConn's Paige Bueckers favors her leg as she walks off the court during the second half of a college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Women's Final Four NCAA tournament Friday, April 1, 2022, in Minneapolis.
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NCAA women’s championship is set: Get the lowdown hereCharlie Neibergall - staff, AP
UConn's Paige Bueckers reacts after drawing a charge during the second half of a college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Women's Final Four NCAA tournament Friday, April 1, 2022, in Minneapolis.
Charlie Neibergall - staff, APUConn's Paige Bueckers reacts after drawing a charge during the second half of a college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Women's Final Four NCAA tournament Friday, April 1, 2022, in Minneapolis.
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NCAA women’s championship is set: Get the lowdown hereEric Gay - staff, AP
UConn's Paige Bueckers reacts during the second half of a college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Women's Final Four NCAA tournament Friday, April 1, 2022, in Minneapolis.
Eric Gay - staff, APUConn's Paige Bueckers reacts during the second half of a college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Women's Final Four NCAA tournament Friday, April 1, 2022, in Minneapolis.
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NCAA women’s championship is set: Get the lowdown hereEric Gay - staff, AP
UConn's Olivia Nelson-Ododa grabs a ball in front of Stanford's Lacie Hull during the second half of a college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Women's Final Four NCAA tournament Friday, April 1, 2022, in Minneapolis.
Eric Gay - staff, APUConn's Olivia Nelson-Ododa grabs a ball in front of Stanford's Lacie Hull during the second half of a college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Women's Final Four NCAA tournament Friday, April 1, 2022, in Minneapolis.
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NCAA women’s championship is set: Get the lowdown hereEric Gay - staff, AP
UConn head coach Geno Auriemma talks to Paige Bueckers during the second half of a college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Women's Final Four NCAA tournament Friday, April 1, 2022, in Minneapolis.
Eric Gay - staff, APUConn head coach Geno Auriemma talks to Paige Bueckers during the second half of a college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Women's Final Four NCAA tournament Friday, April 1, 2022, in Minneapolis.
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NCAA women’s championship is set: Get the lowdown hereEric Gay - staff, AP
Stanford head coach Tara VanDerveer talks to Lacie Hull during the second half of a college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Women's Final Four NCAA tournament Friday, April 1, 2022, in Minneapolis.
Eric Gay - staff, APStanford head coach Tara VanDerveer talks to Lacie Hull during the second half of a college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Women's Final Four NCAA tournament Friday, April 1, 2022, in Minneapolis.
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NCAA women’s championship is set: Get the lowdown hereEric Gay - staff, AP
Stanford head coach Tara VanDerveer reacts during the second half of a college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Women's Final Four NCAA tournament Friday, April 1, 2022, in Minneapolis.
Eric Gay - staff, APStanford head coach Tara VanDerveer reacts during the second half of a college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Women's Final Four NCAA tournament Friday, April 1, 2022, in Minneapolis.
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NCAA women’s championship is set: Get the lowdown hereCharlie Neibergall - staff, AP
Stanford's Lacie Hull and UConn's Aaliyah Edwards go after a loose ball during the second half of a college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Women's Final Four NCAA tournament Friday, April 1, 2022, in Minneapolis.
Charlie Neibergall - staff, APStanford's Lacie Hull and UConn's Aaliyah Edwards go after a loose ball during the second half of a college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Women's Final Four NCAA tournament Friday, April 1, 2022, in Minneapolis.
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NCAA women’s championship is set: Get the lowdown hereCharlie Neibergall - staff, AP
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Charlie Neibergall - staff, APshc= watches during the second half of a college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Women's Final Four NCAA tournament Friday, April 1, 2022, in Minneapolis.
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NCAA women’s championship is set: Get the lowdown hereEric Gay - staff, AP
Stanford's Haley Jones grabs a rebound during the second half of a college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Women's Final Four NCAA tournament Friday, April 1, 2022, in Minneapolis.
Eric Gay - staff, APStanford's Haley Jones grabs a rebound during the second half of a college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Women's Final Four NCAA tournament Friday, April 1, 2022, in Minneapolis.
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NCAA women’s championship is set: Get the lowdown hereEric Gay - staff, AP
Stanford's Haley Jones and UConn's Azzi Fudd go after a loose ball during the second half of a college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Women's Final Four NCAA tournament Friday, April 1, 2022, in Minneapolis.
Eric Gay - staff, APStanford's Haley Jones and UConn's Azzi Fudd go after a loose ball during the second half of a college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Women's Final Four NCAA tournament Friday, April 1, 2022, in Minneapolis.
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NCAA women’s championship is set: Get the lowdown hereEric Gay - staff, AP
The Stanford bench reacts during the second half of a college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Women's Final Four NCAA tournament Friday, April 1, 2022, in Minneapolis.
Eric Gay - staff, APThe Stanford bench reacts during the second half of a college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Women's Final Four NCAA tournament Friday, April 1, 2022, in Minneapolis.
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NCAA women’s championship is set: Get the lowdown hereEric Gay - staff, AP
UConn's Aaliyah Edwards tries to get past Stanford's Lexie Hull and Haley Jones during the second half of a college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Women's Final Four NCAA tournament Friday, April 1, 2022, in Minneapolis.
Eric Gay - staff, APUConn's Aaliyah Edwards tries to get past Stanford's Lexie Hull and Haley Jones during the second half of a college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Women's Final Four NCAA tournament Friday, April 1, 2022, in Minneapolis.
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NCAA women’s championship is set: Get the lowdown hereEric Gay - staff, AP
UConn's Olivia Nelson-Ododa shoots past Stanford's Cameron Brink during the second half of a college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Women's Final Four NCAA tournament Friday, April 1, 2022, in Minneapolis.
Eric Gay - staff, APUConn's Olivia Nelson-Ododa shoots past Stanford's Cameron Brink during the second half of a college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Women's Final Four NCAA tournament Friday, April 1, 2022, in Minneapolis.
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NCAA women’s championship is set: Get the lowdown hereCharlie Neibergall - staff, AP
UConn's Christyn Williams grabs a rebound in front of Stanford's Lacie Hull during the second half of a college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Women's Final Four NCAA tournament Friday, April 1, 2022, in Minneapolis.
Charlie Neibergall - staff, APUConn's Christyn Williams grabs a rebound in front of Stanford's Lacie Hull during the second half of a college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Women's Final Four NCAA tournament Friday, April 1, 2022, in Minneapolis.
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NCAA women’s championship is set: Get the lowdown hereEric Gay - staff, AP
UConn's Paige Bueckers drives past Stanford's Cameron Brink during the second half of a college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Women's Final Four NCAA tournament Friday, April 1, 2022, in Minneapolis.
Eric Gay - staff, APUConn's Paige Bueckers drives past Stanford's Cameron Brink during the second half of a college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Women's Final Four NCAA tournament Friday, April 1, 2022, in Minneapolis.
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NCAA women’s championship is set: Get the lowdown hereCharlie Neibergall - staff, AP
Stanford head coach Tara VanDerveer reacts on the bench during the second half of a college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Women's Final Four NCAA tournament Friday, April 1, 2022, in Minneapolis.
Charlie Neibergall - staff, APStanford head coach Tara VanDerveer reacts on the bench during the second half of a college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Women's Final Four NCAA tournament Friday, April 1, 2022, in Minneapolis.
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NCAA women’s championship is set: Get the lowdown hereEric Gay - staff, AP
UConn's Olivia Nelson-Ododa tries to get past Stanford's Cameron Brink during the second half of a college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Women's Final Four NCAA tournament Friday, April 1, 2022, in Minneapolis.
Eric Gay - staff, APUConn's Olivia Nelson-Ododa tries to get past Stanford's Cameron Brink during the second half of a college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Women's Final Four NCAA tournament Friday, April 1, 2022, in Minneapolis.
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NCAA women’s championship is set: Get the lowdown hereCharlie Neibergall - staff, AP
The South Carolina bench reacts after the second half of a college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Women's Final Four NCAA tournament Friday, April 1, 2022, in Minneapolis. South Carolina won 72-59 to advance to the finals.
Charlie Neibergall - staff, APThe South Carolina bench reacts after the second half of a college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Women's Final Four NCAA tournament Friday, April 1, 2022, in Minneapolis. South Carolina won 72-59 to advance to the finals.
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NCAA women’s championship is set: Get the lowdown hereCharlie Neibergall - staff, AP
Louisville head coach Jeff Walz hugs Olivia Cochran during the second half of a college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Women's Final Four NCAA tournament Friday, April 1, 2022, in Minneapolis.
Charlie Neibergall - staff, APLouisville head coach Jeff Walz hugs Olivia Cochran during the second half of a college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Women's Final Four NCAA tournament Friday, April 1, 2022, in Minneapolis.
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NCAA women’s championship is set: Get the lowdown hereCharlie Neibergall - staff, AP
South Carolina's Aliyah Boston cheers from the bench in the final seconds of the second half of a college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Women's Final Four NCAA tournament Friday, April 1, 2022, in Minneapolis.
Charlie Neibergall - staff, APSouth Carolina's Aliyah Boston cheers from the bench in the final seconds of the second half of a college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Women's Final Four NCAA tournament Friday, April 1, 2022, in Minneapolis.
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NCAA women’s championship is set: Get the lowdown hereEric Gay - staff, AP
South Carolina's Aliyah Boston fouls Louisville's Olivia Cochran during the second half of a college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Women's Final Four NCAA tournament Friday, April 1, 2022, in Minneapolis.
Eric Gay - staff, APSouth Carolina's Aliyah Boston fouls Louisville's Olivia Cochran during the second half of a college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Women's Final Four NCAA tournament Friday, April 1, 2022, in Minneapolis.
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NCAA women’s championship is set: Get the lowdown hereEric Gay - staff, AP
South Carolina's Aliyah Boston fouls Louisville's Olivia Cochran during the second half of a college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Women's Final Four NCAA tournament Friday, April 1, 2022, in Minneapolis.
Eric Gay - staff, APSouth Carolina's Aliyah Boston fouls Louisville's Olivia Cochran during the second half of a college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Women's Final Four NCAA tournament Friday, April 1, 2022, in Minneapolis.
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NCAA women’s championship is set: Get the lowdown hereEric Gay - staff, AP
Louisville's Hailey Van Lith fouls South Carolina's Destanni Henderson during the second half of a college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Women's Final Four NCAA tournament Friday, April 1, 2022, in Minneapolis.
Eric Gay - staff, APLouisville's Hailey Van Lith fouls South Carolina's Destanni Henderson during the second half of a college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Women's Final Four NCAA tournament Friday, April 1, 2022, in Minneapolis.
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NCAA women’s championship is set: Get the lowdown hereCharlie Neibergall - staff, AP
Louisville's Olivia Cochran and South Carolina's Aliyah Boston go after a loose ball during the second half of a college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Women's Final Four NCAA tournament Friday, April 1, 2022, in Minneapolis.
Charlie Neibergall - staff, APLouisville's Olivia Cochran and South Carolina's Aliyah Boston go after a loose ball during the second half of a college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Women's Final Four NCAA tournament Friday, April 1, 2022, in Minneapolis.
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NCAA women’s championship is set: Get the lowdown hereCharlie Neibergall - staff, AP
Louisville's Emily Engstler reacts on the bench after fouling out during the second half of a college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Women's Final Four NCAA tournament Friday, April 1, 2022, in Minneapolis.
Charlie Neibergall - staff, APLouisville's Emily Engstler reacts on the bench after fouling out during the second half of a college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Women's Final Four NCAA tournament Friday, April 1, 2022, in Minneapolis.
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NCAA women’s championship is set: Get the lowdown hereCharlie Neibergall - staff, AP
The Louisville bench watches during the second half of a college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Women's Final Four NCAA tournament Friday, April 1, 2022, in Minneapolis.
Charlie Neibergall - staff, APThe Louisville bench watches during the second half of a college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Women's Final Four NCAA tournament Friday, April 1, 2022, in Minneapolis.
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NCAA women’s championship is set: Get the lowdown hereCharlie Neibergall - staff, AP
Louisville's Olivia Cochran and South Carolina's Aliyah Boston battle for a rebound during the second half of a college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Women's Final Four NCAA tournament Friday, April 1, 2022, in Minneapolis.
Charlie Neibergall - staff, APLouisville's Olivia Cochran and South Carolina's Aliyah Boston battle for a rebound during the second half of a college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Women's Final Four NCAA tournament Friday, April 1, 2022, in Minneapolis.
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NCAA women’s championship is set: Get the lowdown hereEric Gay - staff, AP
Louisville's Olivia Cochran tries to stop South Carolina's Brea Beal during the second half of a college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Women's Final Four NCAA tournament Friday, April 1, 2022, in Minneapolis.
Eric Gay - staff, APLouisville's Olivia Cochran tries to stop South Carolina's Brea Beal during the second half of a college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Women's Final Four NCAA tournament Friday, April 1, 2022, in Minneapolis.
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NCAA women’s championship is set: Get the lowdown hereEric Gay - staff, AP
Louisville's Emily Engstler fouls South Carolina's Victaria Saxton during the second half of a college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Women's Final Four NCAA tournament Friday, April 1, 2022, in Minneapolis.
Eric Gay - staff, APLouisville's Emily Engstler fouls South Carolina's Victaria Saxton during the second half of a college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Women's Final Four NCAA tournament Friday, April 1, 2022, in Minneapolis.
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NCAA women’s championship is set: Get the lowdown hereCharlie Neibergall - staff, AP
Louisville's Emily Engstler reacts after fouling out during the second half of a college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Women's Final Four NCAA tournament Friday, April 1, 2022, in Minneapolis.
Charlie Neibergall - staff, APLouisville's Emily Engstler reacts after fouling out during the second half of a college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Women's Final Four NCAA tournament Friday, April 1, 2022, in Minneapolis.
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NCAA women’s championship is set: Get the lowdown hereCharlie Neibergall - staff, AP
South Carolina's Brea Beal stops Louisville's Olivia Cochran during the second half of a college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Women's Final Four NCAA tournament Friday, April 1, 2022, in Minneapolis.
Charlie Neibergall - staff, APSouth Carolina's Brea Beal stops Louisville's Olivia Cochran during the second half of a college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Women's Final Four NCAA tournament Friday, April 1, 2022, in Minneapolis.
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NCAA women’s championship is set: Get the lowdown hereEric Gay - staff, AP
Louisville's Olivia Cochran and Emily Engstler stop South Carolina's Aliyah Boston during the second half of a college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Women's Final Four NCAA tournament Friday, April 1, 2022, in Minneapolis.
Eric Gay - staff, APLouisville's Olivia Cochran and Emily Engstler stop South Carolina's Aliyah Boston during the second half of a college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Women's Final Four NCAA tournament Friday, April 1, 2022, in Minneapolis.