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Run It Back: UConn, UCLA, Texas, South Carolina in Repeat Final Four

The 2024 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament Final Four features a historic repeat with all four top seeds—UConn, UCLA, Texas, and South Carolina—advancing for the second year in a row. Texas dominated Michigan 77-41 behind strong performances from Madison Booker and Rori Harmon, while South Carolina defeated TCU led by Joyce Edwards' 24-point game. This marks only the second time in tournament history that the same four teams have reached the Final Four in consecutive seasons. The semifinals on Friday in Phoenix will pit Texas against UCLA and South Carolina versus UConn, both rematches from earlier matchups. South Carolina seeks its fourth title in nine years, and Texas aims for its first since 1986.

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Run It Back: UConn, UCLA, Texas, South Carolina in Repeat Final Four

The NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament has achieved a rare feat as the top four seeds—UConn, UCLA, Texas, and South Carolina—have all advanced to the Final Four for the second consecutive year, a historic repeat in the sport.

Texas Dominates Michigan to Return to Final Four

  • Texas (35-3) secured a 77-41 victory over Michigan (28-7) in the Fort Worth Regional championship.
  • Madison Booker led with 19 points and 7 rebounds; Rori Harmon added 13 assists.
  • Justice Carlton scored 15 points, and Kyla Oldacre contributed 12 points and 11 rebounds.
  • Texas shot 1-for-1 in the first quarter and built a lead as large as 40 points.
  • Michigan struggled offensively, shooting 22.8% (13 of 57) from the field, with Olivia Olson and Mila Holloway each scoring 11 points.

South Carolina Overcomes TCU for Sixth Straight Final Four

  • South Carolina (34-3) defeated TCU (32-6), with Joyce Edwards scoring 24 points, 12 rebounds, and 3 blocks.
  • Agot Makeer added 18 points for the Gamecocks.
  • This marks South Carolina's seventh Final Four in nine seasons and third national championship under coach Dawn Staley.
  • TCU focused on guarding South Carolina's guards but couldn't contain Edwards and Makeer.

Final Four Semifinals Set for Friday in Phoenix

  • Texas will face UCLA in a rematch; UCLA has won 29 straight games since a loss to Texas in November.
  • South Carolina will play UConn in a rematch of the 2023 national championship game.
  • Both semifinal games are scheduled for Friday night.
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