The women's Final Four looked as though it might be a classic, featuring a quartet of the game's marquee programs along with a number of veteran stars and iconic coaches. Three sloppy basketball games later,

Our March Madness experts analyze the Final Four matchups and predict how the weekend will play out in Arizona.

The four No. 1 seeds in the 2026 NCAA women's tournament meet on Friday night in Phoenix for the Final Four. The UConn Huskies are the reigning champion and have been the class of the sport all season long. UConn puts its undefeated record on the line against the South Carolina Gamecocks in Friday's opener.

There's a case to be made for each No. 1 seed as they meet in Phoenix this weekend

Women's Final Four odds for UCLA vs Texas NCAA Tournament March Madness game, with point spread, moneyline, over/under for betting on Friday, April 3.

Last year's national title clash between the Huskies and Gamecocks, which UConn entered as a 6.5-point favorite, got out of hand in the third quarter. The Huskies led that game 36-26 at halftime and took a 62-42 lead into the fourth quarter en route to an 82-59 rout.

This year’s Final Four at the women’s NCAA Tournament features a quartet of powerhouse programs, teams that have overwhelmed almost all of their opponents with superior talent and veteran coaching.

Thousands of fans are already in the Valley as the Women’s Final Four begins tonight, spending money at hotels and restaurants across the state.

Does Azzi Fudd's struggles in the NCAA Tournament diminish her WNBA Draft stock? The answer is complicated.