South Carolina Smothers UConn to Reach NCAA Title Game

South Carolina’s defense delivered a statement performance on the sport’s biggest stage, holding UConn to its lowest scoring output of the season and powering the Gamecocks to a 62-48 victory that sends them to the NCAA championship game. The win also halts the Huskies’ national-record 54-game winning streak, a run that dated back to the 2022 title game.

From the opening tip, South Carolina controlled tempo and space, turning every UConn possession into a grind. The Gamecocks’ length and physicality limited the Huskies to single-digit scoring in two of the four quarters and forced contested looks throughout the night. The 48 points allowed were the fewest UConn has scored in any game during its streak, underscoring the dominance of South Carolina’s game plan.

With the victory, South Carolina advances to the final hurdle of the NCAA Tournament, one win away from a national crown. The Gamecocks will await the winner of the remaining semifinal, carrying both momentum and the knowledge that their defense can derail even the most prolific offense.