South Carolina smothers UConn 62-48 to advance to NCAA title game, snaps Huskies’ 54-game win streak
- Posted on April 4, 2026
- By Washington Post
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In brief
South Carolina's dominant defensive performance propelled them to the NCAA women's basketball championship game, dismantling UConn with a convincing 62-48 victory. Led by Ta'Niya Latson's 16-point contribution and Agot Makeer's 14-point effort, the Gamecocks' suffocating defense proved too much for the previously undefeated Huskies. This historic upset ended UConn's remarkable 54-game winning streak, marking a significant milestone in women's college basketball and setting up an exciting finals matchup.
South Carolina smothers UConn 62-48 to advance to NCAA title game, snaps Huskies’ 54-game win streak
Ta’Niya Latson scored 16 and Agot Makeer added 14 points and South Carolina played stifling defense to beat UConn 62-48 on Friday night, ending the Huskies’ 54-game winning streak and advancing to the women’s NCAA Tournament championship game
