The South Carolina Gamecocks and Connecticut Huskies secured their spots in the national championship game after dominating victories in the women’s Final Four. The defending-champion Gamecocks overcame an early deficit to defeat the Texas Longhorns 74-57, while the Huskies crushed the UCLA Bruins 85-51.
South Carolina showcased a balanced offense with 10 players contributing to the scoring, led by Te-Hina Paopao with 14 points. Freshman Joyce Edwards added 13 points off the bench. The Gamecocks’ strong defense held the Longhorns to 39.3% shooting and forced 14 turnovers. Texas’ Madison Booker, who started hot, finished with 11 points.
Connecticut’s dominant performance was highlighted by Azzi Fudd’s 19 points and Sarah Strong’s 22 points. Paige Bueckers added 16 points. UCLA struggled on both ends of the floor, shooting only 38.5% and committing 19 turnovers.
South Carolina, coached by Dawn Staley, will be competing in their third national championship game in four seasons, aiming for their fourth title since 2017. The Huskies, on the other hand, are seeking their first national championship since 2016.
Both teams demonstrated their strengths and depth in the semifinals, setting up an exciting matchup in the national championship game. Fans can expect a showdown between two powerhouse programs led by seasoned coaches and standout players.
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