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krikya18.com | December 7, 2024

Tennessee, UConn win inaugural Women's Champions Classic

Cinematic recap: South Carolina wins 2024 NCAA women's basketball title

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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