The Iowa Hawkeyes have secured their spot in the women’s national championship game after a thrilling victory over UConn in the semifinal. They will now face off against the undefeated South Carolina Gamecocks in Cleveland on Sunday afternoon.
Caitlin Clark has been a standout player for Iowa in her final season, making history as the all-time leading women’s scorer and NCAA Division I overall career scoring leader. In the semifinal against UConn, Clark scored 21 points to lead the Hawkeyes to victory.
On the other side, South Carolina steamrolled past North Carolina State in the semifinal, with Kamilla Cardoso putting up an impressive performance with 22 points and 11 rebounds. The Gamecocks are looking to become the first team since UConn in 2016 to win a national championship undefeated.
South Carolina is seeking revenge for their loss in the semifinals last year, where Iowa ended their run. However, no one is counting the Gamecocks out this time. Both teams are chasing history, with Iowa hoping to clinch their program’s first title.
The highly anticipated women’s national championship game will tip off in Cleveland on Sunday at 3 p.m. ET. Fans can expect an exciting matchup between these two talented teams as they battle it out for the ultimate prize. Stay tuned to see who will emerge victorious in this historic showdown.
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