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South Carolina forward Joyce Edwards (8) shoots over UCLA guard Gianna Kneepkens (8) during the first half of the women's National Championship Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament game, Sunday, April 5, 2026, in Phoenix.

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NCAA champion UCLA finishes No. 1 in women's AP Top 25 ahead of South Carolina, UConn, Texas, Duke

NCAA champion UCLA finishes No. 1 in women's AP Top 25 ahead of South Carolina, UConn, Texas, Duke

UCLA finished the season at No. 1 in The Associated Press women's basketball Top 25 after defeating South Carolina to win its first NCAA championship. The Bruins were a unanimous choice from the 31-member national media panel. The Gamecocks were second, with UConn and Texas third and fourth. The SEC and the Big Ten each had eight teams in the final Top 25 of the season. The ACC had five and The Big 12 three.