Connecticut women's basketball wins NCAA championship, Caitlin sets record as first of Taiwanese descent.
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The NCAA University of Connecticut defeated the University of South Carolina 82 to 59 in the Division I women's basketball championship game, winning the school's 12th title in history. Guard Caitlin became the first Taiwanese-American player to lift the NCAA women's basketball championship trophy, contributing 2 points and 4 assists. Formerly a student at Princeton University, she transferred to Connecticut this season and fulfilled her dream with the support of her parents.
NCAA University of Connecticut today defeated the University of South Carolina 82 to 59 in the Division I women’s basketball championship game, successfully claiming the 12th title in the school's history. Guard Kaitlyn also became the first Taiwanese-American player to lift the NCAA women's basketball championship trophy.
The historic University of Connecticut performed excellently this season, continuously making it to the championship game, and today faced off against the defending champion, South Carolina. Under the leadership of Aaliyah Edwards, she scored 24 points, grabbed 15 rebounds, and provided 5 assists, helping Connecticut secure the victory early on with a 23-point lead, reclaiming the championship trophy after a 9-year gap, which is also the 12th title in school history.
Connecticut's starting guard Kaitlyn contributed 2 points and 4 assists in this game. She previously attended Princeton University, where she won the Ivy League Tournament Most Outstanding Player award three times, and only joined Connecticut this season, showcasing outstanding performance in multiple games. Notably, Kaitlyn's parents are both Taiwanese immigrants, making her the first Taiwanese-American player to win a championship in NCAA Division I women's basketball.
In a media interview, Kaitlyn mentioned that her parents played an important role in her basketball journey, even going so far as to take red-eye flights to support her and accompany her to games. She expressed that every time she sees her parents in the stands, she is filled with gratitude, as she would not have achieved today's success without their support.