This one isn’t just iconic—it’s sacred. If women’s basketball had a Mount Rushmore of rivalries, UConn vs. Tennessee is chiseled in first.
The Battle of L.A.? Oh, it’s personal. While Cheryl Miller and USC owned the 80s with back-to-back national titles, UCLA has clawed its way into dominance in recent years thanks to head coach Cori Close. And now? This crosstown rivalry is just as fierce on the court as it is in the stands.
If UConn–Tennessee is the original blockbuster, UConn–Notre Dame is the modern-day thriller. From 2011 to 2019, these two battled 24 times—24!—including five straight Final Four matchups. It was pure chaos, in the best way possible. Muffet McGraw’s Irish went from underdog to UConn’s biggest nightmare, winning games that mattered most, including the 2018 Final Four, where Arike Ogunbowale drilled a dagger to win the title.
Welcome to today’s most electric rivalry. LSU and South Carolina are on a collision course every single season, and it’s downright thrilling. South Carolina, under the brilliant Dawn Staley, has built a dynasty with national titles in 2017 and 2022. But LSU? They’re not just catching up—they’re gunning for the throne.
The Battle of the Bay may not make the most headlines but don’t sleep on this NorCal classic. Stanford, led by the legendary Tara VanDerveer, has ruled the Pac-12 and stacked banners like it’s a hobby.
