In a stunning upset, No. 7 UConn women’s basketball defeated No. 4 South Carolina 87-58, breaking the Gamecocks’ 71-game winning streak at home. The Huskies dominated the game with sharp 3-point shooting, led by Azzi Fudd’s 28 points. UConn also outrebounded South Carolina 48-29, showing a team effort that led to the impressive victory.
South Carolina struggled to keep up, trailing by as many as 29 points during the game. Head coach Dawn Staley expressed disappointment in her team’s performance and emphasized the need to focus on toughness and mental strength moving forward. The loss was the Gamecocks’ worst home defeat since 2008 and marked their second loss in three games.
Despite the setback, South Carolina remains focused on their upcoming SEC matchup against Arkansas. UConn, on the other hand, will face Seton Hall in a Big East game. The NCAA Women’s Basketball Committee’s early bracket reveal had South Carolina as the No. 2 seed and UConn at No. 7, but these rankings could change in the next update. Both teams will look to bounce back and continue their quest for success as the season progresses.
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