UConn vs. UCLA: How to Watch the Final Four Showdown

The UConn Huskies and the UCLA Bruins are set to clash in the Final Four. This article provides comprehensive information on how to watch this highly anticipated game, along with insights into both teams.

Introduction

The UConn women's basketball team has once again reached the Final Four, marking their second consecutive appearance and their 16th in the last 17 tournaments. Their storied history includes 24 Final Four appearances, more than any other program in women's basketball history. This event is being held in Tampa, a location they've visited three times before.

UCLA, on the other hand, is making its NCAA Final Four debut. While they participated in the AIAW Final Four in 1978 and 1979, this marks their first appearance in the modern NCAA era.

Game Details

Date: Friday, Apr.
Location: Amalie Arena, Tampa, Florida
TV: ESPN
Stream: SlingTV (Watch every March Madness game live with SlingTV)
Radio: UConn Sports Network (97.9 Fox Sports and affiliates)

How to Watch

The NCAA Women's March Madness Final Four game between UConn and UCLA will be broadcast live on ESPN.

Streaming Options

For those who prefer to stream the game, several options are available:

ESPN+: Offers access to the entire Final Four and other sporting events.
Hulu + Live TV: Includes ESPN and offers a three-day free trial for new subscribers.
Sling: Provides ESPN in its Orange package.
DirecTV Stream: All packages include ESPN, with a five-day free trial available.

Ticket Information

The NCAA Women's March Madness continues until Saturday, April 6. Check online ticket vendors for the best deals on tickets.

Team Overviews

UConn Huskies

The UConn Huskies are a perennial powerhouse in women's college basketball, boasting a rich history and a reputation for excellence.

UCLA Bruins

Despite being the betting favorite, UConn faces a formidable opponent in UCLA. The Bruins have had an outstanding season, winning their first 24 games and suffering only two losses, both to USC. As the No. 1 overall seed, they possess a high level of confidence.

Coach Cori Close emphasized her team's unique identity, stating, "This is this year’s UConn’s team, not the last 10 or 20 years of UConn teams, and this is our UCLA team. I have a lot of confidence, both mentally and physically and tactically, in this UCLA team and I think it’s going to be a great battle."

Record: 34-2 (16-2 Big Ten)
Seed: 1 (First overall)
Location: Los Angeles, California
Head coach: Cori Close (14th season)
Path to the Final Four: 16-seed Southern, 8-seed Richmond, 5-seed Ole Miss, 3-seed LSU
Final Four history: First appearance (NCAA era); UCLA made the AIAW Final Four in 1978 and 1979.

Key Players to Watch

UCLA Bruins

No. 51 Lauren Betts: A dominant 6-7 post player, Betts is a Naismith Defensive Player of the Year winner and a finalist for national player of the year awards. Averaging 20.0 points and 9.6 rebounds, she is a force to be reckoned with, especially against a UConn team that often plays small.
No. 1 Kiki Rice: The Bruins' point guard, Rice averages 5.1 assists. While her scoring can be inconsistent, she is a key playmaker for UCLA.
No. 23 Gabriela Jaquez: A versatile 6-0 guard, Jaquez contributes in multiple ways, averaging 9.9 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 2.2 assists. Her brother, Jaime Jaquez, previously led UCLA men's basketball to the Final Four and currently plays for the Miami Heat.

Recent Matchup

UCLA and UConn last met early last season in the Cayman Islands Classic, where the Bruins emerged victorious with a 78-67 score. Kiki Rice had a standout performance, scoring 24 points.

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