South Carolina Faces UConn in High-Stakes Final Four Showdown as Underdogs

In a rare underdog role, South Carolina heads to the Final Four to face undefeated UConn, a team led by Naismith Player of the Year Sarah Strong and top WNBA draft prospect Azzi Fudd. Despite a 6.5-point spread (via DraftKings), the Gamecocks—guided by six-time Final Four coach Dawn Staley—will focus on relentless defense and clutch execution. This marks a rematch of last year's national championship, where UConn dominated 82-59. With UConn at 38-0 and arguably their strongest roster in years, South Carolina's improved offense will be critical to challenging the Huskies' historic dominance.