# Why this Repeat of the Final Four Will Be Different

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Podcast: [No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-women-s-basketball-show-6528302)
Published: 2026-03-31T10:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://shows.acast.com/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/episodes/why-this-repeat-of-the-final-four-will-be-different
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## Resource

Zena and Chantel break down the Elite Eight games of the NCAA women’s tournament, taking a look at key moments and the players that made all the difference – from Blanca Quiñonez to Lauren Betts, and from Madison Booker to Madina Okot. Then, they turn their attention to the games of the Final Four, previewing what could happen on Friday in Phoenix.  REFERENCES:  UConn advances to 25th Final Four with win over Notre Dame   by Cameron Teague Robinson Leave the nets … for now. UConn, as always, plans for bigger Final Four celebrations by Chantel Jennings  How Angela Dugalić set the tone for UCLA’s Final Four run by Sabreena Merchant  UCLA headed back to Final Four after comeback against Duke by Grace Rayoner Lauren Betts and UCLA return to Final Four with unfinished business by Jerry Brewer Texas decimates Michigan for return trip to Final Four   by Cameron Teague Robinson Texas is 2 wins from Vic Schaefer’s first title and him saying it’s his best team by Chantel Jennings  Final Four field is set: South Carolina joins fellow No. 1 seeds UConn, UCLA and Texas   by Grace Rayoner First look at the Final Four: Who has the edge? South Carolina or UConn? Texas or UCLA?   by Sabreena Merchant  __ No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network Email us: NoOffseason@theathletic.com Sign up for the No Offseason newsletter! YT:  @No-Offseason  IG: @tanooffseason TikTok: @no_offseason Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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