South Carolina Defeats UConn, Ending Their Undefeated Season

South Carolina defeated UConn 62-48 in the Women’s Final Four, avenging last year’s championship loss and advancing to their third consecutive national title game. The game featured a tense postgame confrontation between coaches Geno Auriemma and Dawn Staley, with Auriemma leaving without shaking hands. South Carolina’s strong defense limited UConn’s high-scoring offense, holding key players to low point totals. The Gamecocks, under Staley, continue their impressive run in women’s college basketball with four title game appearances in five seasons.

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