UConn's women's basketball team triumphed over South Carolina 82-59 in the national championship game, marking their 12th title. Star players Sarah Strong, Azzi Fudd, and Paige Bueckers led the victory, which was the first championship for this team at UConn since 2016. Coach Geno Auriemma, in his 14th matchup against Dawn Staley, praised by many for his achievement, now holds the record for most titles in NCAA basketball history. UConn has surpassed UCLA, highlighting Auriemma's legendary coaching career.
Congrats to Geno Auriemma on his 12th championship. Hard to even fathom! Truly amazing.
However, to put Auriemma's 12 national championships into perspective, Pitino, widely regarded as one of the greatest coaches of all time, has won only two.
With this latest victory, UConn now holds the record for the most championships in NCAA basketball history, surpassing UCLA men's program, which has 11 titles.
This game marked the 14th meeting between Geno Auriemma and Dawn Staley, two of the greatest coaches in women's basketball history.
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