Undefeated UConn upset by South Carolina in women's Final Four
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Key Points:
- South Carolina defeated UConn 62-48, ending the Huskies' 54-game winning streak and advancing to the women's NCAA Tournament championship game.
- Ta'Niya Latson led South Carolina with 16 points, while Agot Makeer added 14, as the Gamecocks' strong defense limited UConn to their lowest scoring output since 2022.
- UConn, which entered the Final Four undefeated, struggled offensively, shooting just 31.1% from the field, with star players Sarah Strong and Azzi Fudd held to below-average shooting performances.
- The game featured a defensive battle, with South Carolina overcoming a halftime deficit and pulling away in the third quarter with a 12-2 run to establish control.
- Tensions flared between coaches Geno Auriemma and Dawn Staley at the game's conclusion, highlighting the intense rivalry between the two top programs.
