South Carolina returns to the national championship.
The top-ranked and undefeated Gamecocks defeated third-seeded North Carolina State 78-59 on Friday night in the first game of the Final Four. With this win, South Carolina returns to the national championship for the second time in three years, having won it all in 2022.
The Gumcocks were led by star post player Camila Cardoso, who had 22 points and 11 rebounds despite missing the final 1:39 of the first half with a foot injury.
South Carolina led by five points before Cardoso went down, but that lead was cut to just one point at halftime. Cardoso returned after halftime and South Carolina quickly took control, going on a 10-1 run in the third quarter. South Carolina outscored NC State 29-6 in the third quarter to break the game.
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South Carolina defeats North Carolina to advance to national championship for the second time in three seasons