In 1982 the first NCAA women’s basketball champion was crowned, as Louisiana Tech defeated Cheyney State College (now Cheyney University of Pennsylvania), 76–62. The title came more than 40 years after the first men’s championship was awarded, and it was widely seen as a turning point in women’s sports. The ensuing years saw huge strides in female athletics, with increased participation and popularity. During this time, the women’s basketball tournament also grew, and today it is one of the premier college sporting events.
More than 15 schools have won the women’s basketball championship, with UConn holding the record for most titles, 11. Next is eight-time winner Tennessee, followed by Stanford, Baylor, and South Carolina, all of which have three titles. Click on the interactive to see how the winning schools rank.