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krikya18.com | December 7, 2024

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Four elite women's basketball programs came together for an early season showcase at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.

Iowa, Louisville, Tennessee and UConn met in a doubleheader on Saturday, Dec. 7 with Tennessee taking Game 1, while UConn handled Louisville in Game 2. 

Schedule: Saturday, Dec. 7

Matchup Facts

  • Tennessee vs. Iowa
    • Lady Volunteers are now 3-1 all-time against the Hawkeyes. 
    • Last matchup: March 27, 1993 | Iowa 72, Tennessee, 56
  • Louisville vs. UConn
    • The Huskies are now 20-3 all-time against the Cardinals. 
    • Last matchup: Dec. 16, 2023 | UConn 86, Louisville 62

Historic Programs

  • Title stats
    • UConn leads women's college basketball with 11 national titles. 
    • Tennessee is second all-time with eight. 
    • Iowa has never won a title, but the Hawkeyes have been runner up in each of the last two seasons (2023, 2024).
    • Louisville also has two title game appearances, reaching the final in 2009 and 2013.
  • Final Four stats
    • UConn has 23 Final Four appearances, including 14 straight from 2008-2022 (not counting 2020).
    • Tennessee is right behind the Huskies with 18 Final Fours. 
    • Iowa has three Final Four appearances, including two in the previous two seasons. 
    • Louisville has tallied four Final Fours, most recently in 2022. 
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