Stanford survives against Arizona, wins first national championship since 1992

By Jill Martin, CNN

Updated 1439 GMT (2239 HKT) April 5, 2021

Stanford players celebrate after the final buzzer sounded in Sunday's championship game with Arizona. The Cardinal won 54-53 for the third title in school history.
Photos: The Women's Final Four
Stanford players celebrate after the final buzzer sounded in Sunday's championship game with Arizona. The Cardinal won 54-53 for the third title in school history.
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Stanford head coach Tara VanDerveer -- the winningest coach in the history of women's college basketball -- cuts down the net after Sunday's win.
Photos: The Women's Final Four
Stanford head coach Tara VanDerveer -- the winningest coach in the history of women's college basketball -- cuts down the net after Sunday's win.
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Arizona assistant coach Jackie Nared Hairston puts her arm around Trinity Baptiste after the game.
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Arizona assistant coach Jackie Nared Hairston puts her arm around Trinity Baptiste after the game.
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Stanford players celebrate as a dejected Aari McDonald, left, sits on the court after missing a last-second shot.
Photos: The Women's Final Four
Stanford players celebrate as a dejected Aari McDonald, left, sits on the court after missing a last-second shot.
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