Any way you slice it, a fantastic Final Four matchup is in store on Friday night.
No. 1 UCLA faces No. 2 UConn at 9:30 p.m. ET at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla., with a trip to the national championship game on the line.
UConn is a Final Four staple with four appearances in the last five seasons, while UCLA is a newcomer to women’s college basketball’s biggest stage. The Huskies have the likely No. 1 overall pick of the 2025 WNBA Draft in Paige Bueckers, and the Bruins bring the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year with Lauren Betts. UConn coach Geno Auriemma is vying for his 12th national championship, while UCLA coach Cori Close is going for her first.
STREAM: Watch UConn vs. UCLA live with Sling
The Huskies and Bruins have been on a collision course since the NCAA Tournament began, with both teams moving through their regions with relative ease. Now, the greatest program in the sport’s history meets an upstart contender with its best ever chance to win a title.
The Sporting News is tracking live updates, results and highlights as UConn and UCLA meet in the Final Four of the 2025 Women’s NCAA Tournament.
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UConn vs. UCLA score
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
| UConn | 23 | 42 | – | – | – |
| UCLA | 13 | 22 | – | – | – |
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UConn vs. UCLA live updates, results, highlights from 2025 Women’s Final Four
10:26 p.m.— UConn heads into the half in dominant fashion. UCLA’s 22 points are the fewest scored against the Huskies in a half this season.
10:19 p.m. — Fudd is on fire. She knocks down another three to put UConn up 35-20. The Guard averages 15 points per game this season but now has 16 in the first half tonight.
10:12 p.m. — UConn has 14 of its 29 points off of turnovers halfway through the second quarter.
10:04 p.m. — This 10-point deficit is the largest UCLA has faced after the first quarter this season.
9:58 p.m. — Bueckers drains a step-back jumper at the buzzer as UConn rolls in the first quarter.
9:56 p.m.— Fudd banks in a three to give UConn a 10 point lead. She’s 3-3 from behind the arc.
9:49 p.m. — Bueckers gets her first bucket after six minutes of play
9:45 p.m. — UConn starts strong with back-to-back buckets from Azzi Fudd and Sarah Strong.
9:40 p.m. — Tip off coming up shortly. What a matchup this is in the Final Four. Paige Bueckers has had three straight 30 point games and is trying to get the Huskies back to the national title game. UCLA’s first team All-American Lauren Betts, arguably the best defesnive player in the country, will try and stop her.
UConn vs. UCLA start time
- Date: Friday, April 4
- Time: 9:30 p.m ET
Friday’s Final Four matchup between UConn and UCLA will tip off around 9:30 p.m. ET from Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla. It is the second game of the night and will start after South Carolina vs. Texas has concluded.
How to watch UConn vs. UCLA
- TV channel: ESPN
- Stream: Sling
Friday’s game between No. 1 UCLA and No. 2 UConn will be broadcast on ESPN, with Ryan Ruocco, Rebecca Lobo and Holly Rowe on the call from Tampa. Cord-cutters can stream the game on Sling.
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Women’s Final Four schedule 2025
Below is the schedule for Friday’s Final Four games:
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| (1) South Carolina vs. (1) Texas | 7 p.m. | ESPN, Sling |
| (1) UCLA vs. (2) UConn | 9:30 p.m. | ESPN, Sling |
National championship
Sunday, April 6
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|
| TBD | 3:00 p.m. | ABC |