**Breaking News: UConn Women’s Basketball Earns No. 2 Seed in Spokane 4 Regional**
STORRS, Conn. — The UConn women’s basketball team has secured a No. 2 seed in the Spokane 4 Regional of the 2025 NCAA Tournament, marking their 36th consecutive tournament appearance. The Huskies will begin their tournament journey at home in Storrs, facing No. 15 seed Arkansas State in the first round this Saturday at Gampel Pavilion [oai_citation:1,UConn women’s basketball is No. 2 seed in 2025 NCAA Tournament](https://www.thehour.com/sports/uconn-womens-basketball/article/selection-show-ncaa-tournament-seed-march-madness-20219412.php).
This year’s NCAA Tournament carries extra weight for UConn as it is the final collegiate season for star player Paige Bueckers, who is widely projected as the No. 1 overall pick in the upcoming WNBA Draft. After years of injury setbacks, the Huskies enter the tournament healthier than in recent seasons, with key players Azzi Fudd and freshman standout Sarah Strong leading the charge [oai_citation:2,UConn women’s basketball is No. 2 seed in 2025 NCAA Tournament](https://www.thehour.com/sports/uconn-womens-basketball/article/selection-show-ncaa-tournament-seed-march-madness-20219412.php).
If UConn advances past Arkansas State, they will play the winner of No. 7 Oklahoma State and No. 10 South Dakota State in the second round, also at Gampel Pavilion. The Huskies have an impressive record of reaching the Sweet 16 in 30 consecutive tournaments. If they do so again, they will travel to Spokane, Washington, for the regional rounds held March 28-31 [oai_citation:3,UConn women’s basketball is No. 2 seed in 2025 NCAA Tournament](https://www.thehour.com/sports/uconn-womens-basketball/article/selection-show-ncaa-tournament-seed-march-madness-20219412.php).
UConn joins a strong field in the Spokane 4 Regional, which includes No. 1 seed USC, No. 3 Oklahoma, and No. 4 Kentucky. If they make it through the regional, the Huskies would advance to the Final Four in Tampa, Florida, marking their 24th Final Four appearance in program history [oai_citation:4,UConn women’s basketball is No. 2 seed in 2025 NCAA Tournament](https://www.thehour.com/sports/uconn-womens-basketball/article/selection-show-ncaa-tournament-seed-march-madness-20219412.php).
The Huskies are chasing their 12th national championship, which would break their tie with UCLA men’s basketball for the most NCAA titles in college basketball history. UConn last won the championship in 2016, led by Breanna Stewart. The team came close in recent years, falling to Iowa in the 2024 Final Four after a controversial late-game call [oai_citation:5,UConn women’s basketball is No. 2 seed in 2025 NCAA Tournament](https://www.thehour.com/sports/uconn-womens-basketball/article/selection-show-ncaa-tournament-seed-march-madness-20219412.php).
Head coach Geno Auriemma remains confident in his team’s ability to make a deep run, emphasizing their defensive strength and improved health as key factors. “The NCAA Tournament is a whole different thing,” Auriemma said. “Every weekend is a two-game tournament. The more good players you have available, the better chances you have at winning” [oai_citation:6,UConn women’s basketball earns No. 2 seed in NCAA Tournament, plays Mercer on Saturday](https://www.ctinsider.com/sports/uconn/article/UConn-women-s-basketball-earns-No-2-seed-in-16998891.php).
With a legacy of dominance and a roster peaking at the right time, UConn is poised for another thrilling March Madness run. Fans will be eagerly watching as the Huskies look to reclaim their spot at the top of women’s college basketball.