Gamecocks Win Second NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship

On Sunday night in Minneapolis, in front of a crowd of 18,000+ fans, South Carolina Gamecocks overcame UConn Huskies 64-49, to win a second title in school history.

The South Carolina Gamecocks are…

NATIONAL CHAMPIONS 🏆#NationalChampionship x @GamecockWBB pic.twitter.com/pGWYA2Oju0

— NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessWBB) April 4, 2022

This National Championship was one for the books! 🔥♥️🏀

Congratulations @gamecockwbb .#NationalChampionship pic.twitter.com/lwlrradlYE

— NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessWBB) April 4, 2022

 

A National Championship SELLOUT!#NationalChampionship pic.twitter.com/PlXiXJRctk

— NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessWBB) April 4, 2022

 

Dawn Staley became the first Black coach in men’s or women’s Division I basketball history to win multiple national championships.

“Our path was divinely ordered,” said Head coach Dawn Staley.

Dawn Staley becomes the first Black coach in men’s or women’s Division I basketball history to win multiple national championships with South Carolina’s 64-49 win over UCONN pic.twitter.com/VvG1lyy32t

— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) April 4, 2022

GO OFF @dawnstaley! ISSA A WHOLE MOOD. #NationalChampionship x @gamecockwbb pic.twitter.com/uO1KImBnKP

— NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessWBB) April 4, 2022

 

Destanni Henderson led the Gamecocks in scoring 26 points, four assists and three steals marking the highest-scoring game of her collegiate career.

“I feel like since Day One we’ve been putting in the hard work and waiting for this moment and tonight I just found open shots.” said Henderson.

It's a great day to be great and DESTANNI HENDERSON was GREAT 👏#NationalChamponship x @dh3so3hd pic.twitter.com/wujTmCzLK2

— NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessWBB) April 4, 2022

Aliyah Boston was named the Final Four’s Most Outstanding Player after dishing out 11 points, 16 rebounds, and two blocks. Boston recorded her 30th double-double of the season.

“Happy tears. If you guys want a smile, here you go. And we’re national champions.”said Boston.

🏆 M O P 🏆

👏 @aa_boston 👏#NationalChampionship x @GamecockWBB pic.twitter.com/kqm2nvaxXj

— NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessWBB) April 4, 2022

The Gamecocks has made the Sweet 16 every year since 2014 and won their first national championship in 2017.

 

 

 

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