Why this Repeat of the Final Four Will Be Different

Zena and Chantel break down the Elite Eight games of the NCAA women’s tournament, taking a look at key moments and the players that made all the difference – from Blanca Quiñonez to Lauren Betts, and from Madison Booker to Madina Okot. Then, they turn their attention to the games of the Final Four, previewing what could happen on Friday in Phoenix.

REFERENCES:

UConn advances to 25th Final Four with win over Notre Dame by Cameron Teague Robinson

Leave the nets … for now. UConn, as always, plans for bigger Final Four celebrations by Chantel Jennings

How Angela Dugalić set the tone for UCLA’s Final Four run by Sabreena Merchant

UCLA headed back to Final Four after comeback against Duke by Grace Rayoner

Lauren Betts and UCLA return to Final Four with unfinished business by Jerry Brewer

Texas decimates Michigan for return trip to Final Four by Cameron Teague Robinson

Texas is 2 wins from Vic Schaefer’s first title and him saying it’s his best team by Chantel Jennings

Final Four field is set: South Carolina joins fellow No. 1 seeds UConn, UCLA and Texas by Grace Rayoner

First look at the Final Four: Who has the edge? South Carolina or UConn? Texas or UCLA? by Sabreena Merchant

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