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The NCAA women's Final Four has both fresh faces and the defending champs

For the first time since 1985, the semifinals will feature none of the sport's most decorated programs. "This is a new history that we're venturing into," said South Carolina coach Dawn Staley.
The South Carolina Gamecocks celebrate after their Monday night win over Maryland.

Louisiana State is back in the women's Final Four for the first time in 15 years. For Iowa, it's been three decades. And Virginia Tech is here for the first time ever.

Before last weekend, the NCAA Division I women's college basketball

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