MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — South Carolina has captured its second national championship in women’s basketball.
Destanni Henderson scored a career-high 26 points and Aliyah Boston had a double-double as the Gamecocks shut down UConn, 64-49. Boston finished with 11 points and 16 rebounds to help South Carolina become the first team to beat UConn in 12 NCAA title games.
The Gamecocks outrebounded UConn by 49-24, including a 21-6 advantage on offensive glass. They also clamped down on star Paige Bueckers and the Huskies on defense.
Connecticut trailed 22-8 after the first quarter and shot 4-for-16 from 3-point range. Beuckers was the lone Husky to score in double-figures, finishing with 14.
