South Carolina Ends UConn's 54-Game Streak, Advances to NCAA Final

South Carolina Ends UConn's 54-Game Streak, Advances to NCAA Final

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South Carolina's women's basketball team defeated the previously unbeaten UConn Huskies 62-48 in the NCAA Women's Basketball Final Four held in Cleveland. This victory ended UConn's 54-game winning streak and secured South Carolina's place in the national championship game. The game was marked by strong performances from South Carolina players and a determined defensive effort that limited UConn's scoring.

Following the game, tensions rose between the head coaches, Dawn Staley of South Carolina and Geno Auriemma of UConn, culminating in a heated exchange reportedly related to a pregame handshake dispute. This incident drew significant attention alongside South Carolina's upset victory and marked a dramatic conclusion to the semifinal matchup.

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South Carolina Gamecocks women's basketball team UConn Huskies women's basketball team Geno Auriemma Dawn Staley Sarah Strong Ta'Niya Latson Agot Makeer

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Cleveland

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4 avril 2026
7 au total
Auriemma and Staley clash in tense postgame exchange after South Carolina beats UConn in Final Four
Auriemma and Staley clash in tense postgame exchange after South Carolina beats UConn in Final Four

Yahoo Sports • 04 avr. 14h26

South Carolina's women's basketball team secured a 62-48 victory over previously unbeaten UConn in the Final Four, advancing to the national championship game. Postgame tensions flared as coaches Dawn Staley and Geno Auriemma had a heated exchange.

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'We all have to deal with it'
'We all have to deal with it'

CT Insider • 04 avr. 13h41

South Carolina defeated UConn 62-48 in the NCAA Women's Basketball Final Four, ending the Huskies' 54-game winning streak and advancing to the national championship game.

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The night Geno Auriemma snapped - and Dawn Staley showed the game has changed
The night Geno Auriemma snapped - and Dawn Staley showed the game has changed

Yahoo Sports • 04 avr. 09h31

South Carolina ended UConn's 54-game winning streak with a 62-48 victory in the NCAA Final Four, advancing to the national championship game.

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Geno Auriemma Made It All About Himself and That’s a Real Shame
Geno Auriemma Made It All About Himself and That’s a Real Shame

Sports Illustrated • 04 avr. 04h43

South Carolina ended UConn's 54-game winning streak with a 62-48 victory in the NCAA Final Four, advancing to the national championship game.

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Geno Auriemma, Dawn Staley have heated exchange after Gamecocks upset Huskies
Geno Auriemma, Dawn Staley have heated exchange after Gamecocks upset Huskies

NBC News • 04 avr. 02h10

South Carolina ended UConn's 54-game winning streak with a 62-48 victory in the Final Four, advancing to the national championship game. Postgame, coaches Geno Auriemma and Dawn Staley had a heated exchange over a pregame handshake dispute.

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South Carolina smothers UConn 62-48 to advance to NCAA title game, snap Huskies’ 54-game win streak
South Carolina smothers UConn 62-48 to advance to NCAA title game, snap Huskies’ 54-game win streak

AP News • 04 avr. 01h35

South Carolina defeated previously unbeaten UConn 62-48, ending the Huskies' 54-game winning streak and advancing to the NCAA women's basketball championship game.

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UConn coach Geno Auriemma argues with Dawn Staley, walks off court
UConn coach Geno Auriemma argues with Dawn Staley, walks off court

CT Insider • 04 avr. 00h54

South Carolina ended UConn's 54-game winning streak with a 62-48 victory in the NCAA Women's Basketball Final Four, followed by a heated exchange between coaches Geno Auriemma and Dawn Staley.

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