Women's Final Four X-factors: Four players who can be key to national title
By Cydney Henderson
Published on April 1, 2026.
The 2026 Women's NCAA Tournament is set to begin in Phoenix, with the remaining teams including No. 1 UConn, UCLA, Texas, and South Carolina. The key to defeating the reigning champion UConn is an 18-year-old freshman from Canada, Agot Makeer, who was limited to 5.8 points in 26 games this season due to injuries, has become a crucial player in the tournament. Makeer has scored double-digit points off the bench in four consecutive tournament games, including a career-high 18 points in South Carolina's Elite 8 win over No. 3 TCU. Meanwhile, UCLA's Angela Dugalić has been a key player for the team, contributing significantly to their win streak.
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