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South Carolina Falls 79-51 to UCLA in NCAA Title Game

South Carolina fell 79-51 to UCLA in the NCAA women's title game, ending Dawn Staley's 15‑year run. The Gamecocks will look to rebound for a 2027 Final Four.

The Gamecocks shot just 29% from the floor and lost by 28 points, one of the largest margins in championship history.

Key players Joyce Edwards, Tessa Johnson, and returning veterans like Chloe Kitts and Ashlyn Watkins will aim to rebuild for next season, with a strong recruiting class including Jerzy Robinson.