In a disappointing Final Four matchup, the UConn Huskies women's basketball team fell to the South Carolina Gamecocks 62-48, marking the end of UConn's impressive 54-game winning streak. Head coach Geno Auriemma had a heated exchange with South Carolina's coach Dawn Staley during the game, which required intervention from staff. Auriemma, when questioned about the incident, stated, “I said what I said. Obviously she didn’t like it. I just told the truth,” but he also acknowledged South Carolina's superior performance. The Gamecocks dominated the second half, outscoring UConn 20-13 in the third quarter and controlling the game's pace. UConn struggled offensively, shooting only 31.1%, their worst of the season, with Sarah Strong leading the team with 12 points. South Carolina's victory sets them up for the national championship game against the UCLA Bruins, aiming for their fourth title.