Biggest blowouts in women's national championship game history: Where UCLA's win over South Carolina ranks on list
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Compared to other sports, women's college basketball hasn't always been known for its parity. Upsets aren't all that common. Confetti tends to fall on the nation's most talent-laden sides. Everything is quite predictable.
The national championship is its own universe, however. In these contests, tension is expected, even hoped for.
However, that’s not always the case. Every now and then, the contest is marked by a blowout-like disposition. Confetti dances on all national championship winners. But some victories linger for longer.
Here’s a look at the biggest blowouts in women's national championship game history.
What is the biggest blowout in women's national championship game history?
The largest margin of victory in a women's basketball national title game is 33 points. The mark was set by UConn, who downed Louisville, 93-60 in the 2013 national championship. Breanna Stewart led the way for the Huskies, posting a game-high 23 points to power Geno Auriemma's bunch to glory.
UCLA pulled close in its first-ever national championship win, sweeping aside South Carolina by 29 points. Lauren Betts and Gabriela Jaquez led the way for the Bruins, combining for 35 points and 21 rebounds to power Cori Close's bunch to glory.
MORE:Meet Gabriela Jaquez, star who led UCLA to championship victor over South Carolina
Biggest blowouts in women's national championship game history
The Bruins showed out in their showcase against the Gamecocks. They'll dance in the record books for eternity as a result of their display.
With that, here's a look at the 10 largest blowouts in women's national championship game history:
| Rank | Year | Game | Point Margin |
| 1. | 2013 | UConn 93, Louisville 60 | 33 |
| 2. | 2016 | UConn 82, Syracuse 51 | 31 |
| 3. | 2026 | UCLA 79, South Carolina 51 | 28 |
| 4. | 2025 | UConn 82, South Carolina 59 | 23 |
| 1987 | Tennessee 67, Louisiana Tech 44 | 23 | |
| 6. | 2009 | UConn 76, Louisville 54 | 22 |
| 2005 | Baylor 84, Michigan State 62 | 22 | |
| 8. | 2014 | UConn 79, Notre Dame 58 | 21 |
| 9. | 2012 | Baylor 80, Notre Dame 61 | 19 |
| 2000 | UConn 71, Tennessee 52 | 19 |
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