Top-seeded South Carolina took care of No. 2 seed Maryland in an 86-75 Elite Eight victory Monday to punch its ticket to the women’s Final Four. Here’s what you need to know:
- South Carolina advances to its third consecutive Final Four and fifth under coach Dawn Staley.
- The team improved to 36-0 on the year, a program record for wins in a single season.
- Aliyah Boston led South Carolina with 22 points (10-14 FG) and 10 rebounds.
- The Gamecocks will face No. 2 seed Iowa on Friday with a trip to the national title game on the line.
𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐔𝐄𝐒 🔥@GamecockWBB remains undefeated after taking down Maryland, 86-75 and advances to the Final Four!#MarchMadness pic.twitter.com/9j6jV0bZ7R
— NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessWBB) March 28, 2023
The Athletic’s instant analysis:
What to expect from the Final Four game against Iowa
This is the matchup college basketball fans rooted to see. The game features No. 1 seed South Carolina against a No. 2 seed Iowa, player of the year contenders in Boston and Caitlin Clark, and the sport’s most elite defense in South Carolina against the most high-powered offense in Iowa. In other words, everything a college basketball fan desires.
South Carolina hasn’t lost all season and is…
