UConn vs. South Carolina live score, updates, highlights from 2026 NCAA Women's Final Four game

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One of the most anticipated matchups of the women’s college basketball season will open the tournament’s Final Four, as No. 1 UConn looks to continue its undefeated streak against familiar foe No. 1 South Carolina on Friday night in Phoenix.

These two teams met in last year’s championship game, which resulted in an 82-59 Huskies rout over the Gamecocks. Sarah Strong and Azzi Fudd, who are both still on this year’s UConn team, led all scorers with 24 points each. Strong complemented her outing with 15 rebounds, earning a double-double.

STREAM: Watch UConn vs. South Carolina Final Four game with ESPN app

Dawn Staley and her squad are looking to avenge last year’s championship loss, and ending the Huskies’ current 54-game win streak would be an added bonus. The Gamecocks have cruised through this tournament, winning each of their four games by an average of 40 points (69-point win against Southern, 40-point win against USC, 26-point win against Oklahoma, 26-point win against TCU). South Carolina has been playing excellent basketball throughout this year’s tournament, but its biggest test will come Friday night.

Geno Auriemma’s Huskies have also had little trouble with opponents, winning their first four games by an average of 32.5 points (38-point win against UTSA, 53-point win against Syracuse, 21-point win against North Carolina, 18-point win against Notre Dame). UConn’s trio of Strong, Fudd, and Quinonez will look to continue their stellar play as the program seeks its third title game appearance in five seasons.

The winner of this game will face the victor of No. 1 Texas vs. No. 1 UCLA. The national championship is set for Sunday afternoon at 3:30 p.m. in Phoenix.

The Sporting News is tracking live updates from Friday’s NCAA Women’s Final Four matchup between UConn and South Carolina.

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UConn vs. South Carolina basketball score

UConn vs. South Carolina live updates, highlights from 2026 March Madness game

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UConn vs. South Carolina start time

• Date: Friday, April 3
• Time: 7:00 p.m. ET

The Huskies and Gamecocks will tip off for their Final Four matchup at 7:00 p.m. ET on Friday night.

The UConn-South Carolina game will be played at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Ariz.

What channel is UConn vs. South Carolina on today?

• TV channels: ESPN
• Live streams: ESPN app

Friday's matchup between UConn and South Carolina will be aired nationally on ESPN. It is the first of two games set to be broadcast beneath the network's banner on Friday, followed by No. 1 Texas-No. 1 UCLA (9:30 p.m. ET).

Cord-cutters can also stream the games through the ESPN app.

Women's March Madness schedule 2026

Final Four

Friday, April 3

National championship

Sunday, April 5