Storrs, CT — The UConn women’s basketball team returned to campus Monday afternoon after clinching the 2025 national championship with an authoritative 82–59 win over South Carolina on Sunday.
The victory marked the program’s first national title since 2016 and the twelfth overall for head coach Geno Auriemma.
The win came against the reigning champions in Tampa, Florida, and capped the season with a decisive statement.
The university scheduled a homecoming rally at Gampel Pavilion. According to UConn, “doors to Gampel will open at 4 p.m. and the team expected to arrive at approximately 5 p.m.” Students were instructed to visit UConnHuskies.com/students to claim tickets, while general fans could access free entry through UConnTickets.com.
The team was escorted back to campus from Bradley International Airport following their return from Florida.
This was the final collegiate appearance for senior guard Paige Bueckers. She scored 17 points in Sunday’s title game and is projected to be the top selection in the WNBA draft on April 14.
Graduate guard Azzi Fudd, who has announced she will return next season, earned the title of most outstanding player.
Freshman forward Sarah Strong led all scorers with 24 points.
On social media, Governor Ned Lamont confirmed plans for a championship parade. “The best basketball team in the nation deserves a big celebration in their honor. We’re putting plans together for a victory parade to congratulate @UConnWBB on their national championship. Details will be announced soon.”
UConn’s championship resume now includes:
2025: Connecticut vs. South Carolina, 82–59, Tampa, Fla.
2016: Connecticut vs. Syracuse, 82–51, Indianapolis, Ind.
2015: Connecticut vs. Notre Dame, 63–53, Tampa, Fla.
2014: Connecticut vs. Notre Dame, 79–58, Nashville, Tenn.
2013: Connecticut vs. Louisville, 93–60, New Orleans, La.
2010: Connecticut vs. Stanford, 53–47, San Antonio, Texas
2009: Connecticut vs. Louisville, 76–54, St. Louis, Mo.
2004: Connecticut vs. Tennessee, 70–61, New Orleans, La.
2003: Connecticut vs. Tennessee, 73–68, Atlanta, Ga.
2002: Connecticut vs. Oklahoma, 82–70, San Antonio, Texas
2000: Connecticut vs. Tennessee, 71–52, Philadelphia, Pa.
1995: Connecticut vs. Tennessee, 70–64, Minneapolis, Minn.
Further details on the parade will be released by the governor’s office.
