How Was South Carolina’s 29-6 Run in Final 4 Perfect Rendition of 37-0 Season? Finals Bound Dawn Staley’s 109-3 Team Look to Ink Historic End

The seemingly invincible South Carolina Gamecocks will look to secure their third NCAA title on Sunday. In yet another dominating display, the Gamecocks brushed aside the challenges posed by NC State and kept their unbeaten record alive. Once again, Dawn Staley’s roster has shown why they are among the most destructive teams in the women’s division at present.

After the game was evenly poised on 32-31 at half-time, South Carolina began an offensive onslaught that had a 29-6 run in the third quarter. That buried any chance of a comeback for the Lady Wolfpacks.

South Carolina blows NC State away after half-time

Unlike their previous season’s heartbreak which saw them exit the tournament from their Final Four encounter against Iowa, South Carolina gets the job done this time around. However, it wasn’t like just another victory as the Gamecocks gave a powerful message through their scintillating third-quarter display. Evidently, the story began with Raven Johnson’s jumper that extended the lead to 3 points. After this, a three-pointer from Te-Hina Paopao followed by a free throw conversion (Aziaha James) and Ashlyn Watkins’ Two Point Tip Shot created further separation.

The first points in the quarter came for NC State after two and a half minutes of play through Aziaha James’ jumper. Till then, the Gamecocks already had a 10-point advantage. The Wolfpacks tried to find their way back into the game after River Baldwin’s two free throws. At this time, Kamilla Cardoso came into the picture and along with MiLaysia Fulwiley made a series of layups which also included a Three Point Jumper from Tessa Johnson. Soon after, highlight reel beyond the arc shots from Te-Hina Paopao and Bree Hall capped off the quarter handing the Gamecocks a 24-point lead.

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This phenomenal exhibition resonates with how they have approached their 2023-24 campaign. Not one team which includes teams like defending champions LSU and UConn in the entire year was able to figure out how to get past them. Moreover, in their last 112 games, they have tasted defeat only on 3 occasions. One of which came last year in their semi-final clash against Iowa. Will they turn the tables this time around?

The Gamecocks’ final hurdle

We are now down to our final two teams in the women’s division of the March Madness. In a repeat of the previous season’s Final Four clash, Iowa and South Carolina will lock horns once again. This time the winner will have a taste of national glory. As for Dawn Staley and the Gamecocks, a record 38 wins on the trot will cement their legacy with a third national championship.

Will they be able to write the wrongs of their previous encounter and overcome Caitlin Clark and Co.? We’ll find that out soon enough. Do you think that South Carolina can avenge their defeat? Tell us in the comments below.

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