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SC vs. UCLA: Championship Showdown
5 Apr
Summary
- South Carolina faces UCLA in the NCAA championship game.
- The Gamecocks eliminated UConn's winning streak.
- This is for Dawn Staley's fourth title and UCLA's first.
The No. 4 overall seed South Carolina Gamecocks are set to compete against the No. 2 overall seed UCLA Bruins for the 2026 NCAA women's basketball championship on April 5. This highly anticipated matchup features South Carolina coach Dawn Staley aiming for her fourth national title since 2017, while UCLA's Cori Close seeks the program's first championship.
The Gamecocks advanced to the final by ending UConn's remarkable 54-game winning streak with a decisive 62-48 victory in the Final Four. Prior to that, the Bruins secured their spot by defeating Texas with a score of 51-44.
Analysts predict a key battle at center between South Carolina's Madina Okot and UCLA's Lauren Betts. While UCLA boasts a strong roster, South Carolina's recent defensive performance, holding UConn to under 50 points, is seen as a significant advantage, especially if the game is low-scoring.
