Trending Now - UCLA and South Carolina to Clash in NCAA Championship After Key Wins

WHO:

AP News - UConn head coach Geno Auriemma expressed frustration about the lack of a pregame handshake, stating, "Protocol is we meet at halfcourt, two coaches meet at halfcourt and shake hands... I waited there for like three minutes."

Fox News - Dawn Staley stated, "I have no idea, but I'm going to let you know this, I'm of integrity. I'm of integrity," regarding the confrontation with Auriemma.

AP News - South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley stated, "I have no idea, but I'm going to let you know this, I'm of integrity. I'm of integrity," regarding the confrontation with Auriemma.

Fox News - Auriemma expressed displeasure with Staley and the referees during an in-game interview on ESPN, stating, "There were six fouls called that quarter — all of them against us."

Fox News - Dawn Staley stated, "I have no idea, but I'm going to let you know this, I'm of integrity. I'm of integrity," regarding the confrontation with Auriemma.

AP News - Auriemma expressed annoyance about the lack of a pregame handshake, stating, "Protocol is we meet at halfcourt, two coaches meet at halfcourt and shake hands. They announce it on the loudspeaker, waited there for three minutes."

Pro Football Network - UConn head coach Geno Auriemma and South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley were involved in a heated argument during the Final Four game.

CBS News Sports - UConn and South Carolina are the teams competing in the women's Final Four.

ESPN - South Carolina Gamecocks and UConn Huskies are the teams in the matchup.

WHAT:

NBC Sports - South Carolina's victory over UConn marked their fourth consecutive appearance in the NCAA championship game.

AP News - UConn's loss to South Carolina was their lowest point total in a Final Four game, scoring just 48 points.

AP News - UConn's Sarah Strong was held to 12 points on 4-of-16 shooting, marking her lowest scoring output in the tournament.

NBC Sports - South Carolina's victory over UConn marked their fourth consecutive appearance in the NCAA championship game.

AP News - UConn's loss to South Carolina was their lowest point total in a Final Four game, scoring just 48 points.

AP News - South Carolina's victory allowed them to advance to the national championship game.

NBC Sports - South Carolina's victory over UConn marked their fourth consecutive appearance in the NCAA championship game.

AP News - UConn's loss to South Carolina was their lowest point total in a Final Four game, scoring just 48 points.

AP News - South Carolina's victory over UConn marked the end of UConn's 54-game winning streak and advanced South Carolina to the NCAA championship game.

Los Angeles Times - UCLA defeated Texas 51-44 to advance to the national championship game, marking the first NCAA tournament championship game in UCLA's history.

NBC Sports - South Carolina will face UCLA in the national championship game on April 6th, 2026.

NBC Sports - South Carolina's victory over UConn marked the end of UConn's 54-game winning streak and advanced South Carolina to the NCAA championship game.

ESPN - South Carolina's point differential entering the Final Four was 161, the largest by an SEC team in NCAA tournament history and the fourth largest by any team.

RealGM Basketball - UConn's Sarah Strong was held to 11 points, marking her lowest scoring output in the tournament.

CBS News Sports - UConn entered the Final Four undefeated for the ninth time in school history.

Fox News - South Carolina defeated UConn 62-48 in the Final Four, ending UConn's 54-game winning streak.

Newsweek - Auriemma did not shake Staley's hand after the game.

ESPN - South Carolina's victory allowed them to advance to the national championship game.

RealGM Basketball - Auriemma and Staley had a postgame confrontation that required separation by assistant coaches.

WHERE:

WTNH - The Final Four game took place at the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Arizona.

WHEN:

AP News - The Final Four game took place on April 3rd, 2026.

Fox News - The game occurred on April 3rd, 2026.

ESPN - South Carolina's victory marked their third consecutive appearance in the national championship game.

WHY:

ESPN - South Carolina was motivated by their loss to UConn in the previous year's national championship game, which they displayed during summer workouts.

HOW:

AP News - South Carolina held UConn to just 31% shooting, marking UConn's worst shooting night of the season.

AP News - South Carolina's defense held UConn to just 31.1% shooting, marking UConn's worst shooting night of the season.

Fox News - Auriemma expressed frustration during a mid-game interview, stating, "There were six fouls called that quarter — all of them against us," highlighting his discontent with the officiating.

Newsweek - Auriemma's mid-game rant included a statement about the officiating: "There were six fouls called that quarter — all of them against us," expressing his frustration with the referees.

Fox News - Auriemma stated, "I don't have any regrets," regarding his comments during the game and the confrontation with Staley.

Fox News - Auriemma expressed frustration during a mid-game interview about the officiating, stating, "There were six fouls called that quarter — all of them against us."

RealGM Basketball - South Carolina's defense held UConn to just 31% shooting, marking UConn's lowest point total in a Final Four game.

(UPDATED April 4, 2026 17:04 UTC)

In a dramatic Final Four matchup on Friday, South Carolina defeated UConn, marking their fourth consecutive appearance in the NCAA championship game. UConn's head coach Geno Auriemma expressed frustration over the absence of a pregame handshake, while South Carolina's Dawn Staley emphasized her integrity in response to the confrontation. The game saw UConn score just 48 points, their lowest in a Final Four, as they struggled with only 31% shooting, with Sarah Strong contributing a mere 12 points on 4-of-16 shooting.

(UPDATED April 4, 2026 15:03 UTC)

In an intense Final Four matchup on Friday, South Carolina triumphed over UConn, securing their fourth consecutive appearance in the NCAA championship game. UConn struggled significantly, scoring only 48 points, which marked their lowest total in a Final Four game, while South Carolina's defense held them to just 31% shooting, their worst performance of the season. Following the game, South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley expressed her commitment to integrity in light of a confrontation with UConn's coach Auriemma, who voiced his frustration over the officiating during an in-game interview.

(UPDATED April 4, 2026 11:02 UTC)

In a dramatic Final Four game on Friday, South Carolina defeated UConn, marking their fourth consecutive appearance in the NCAA championship game. UConn's performance was notably poor, as they scored just 48 points, their lowest total in a Final Four matchup, while South Carolina held them to only 31% shooting, their worst shooting night of the season. Following the game, tensions arose as UConn's coach Auriemma expressed annoyance over the lack of a pregame handshake, while South Carolina's coach Staley emphasized her integrity in addressing the situation.

(UPDATED April 4, 2026 09:06 UTC)

South Carolina's victory over UConn ended the Huskies' impressive 54-game winning streak and propelled South Carolina into the NCAA championship game. In another semifinal, UCLA defeated Texas 51 to 44, marking the first time the Bruins have advanced to the national championship game. South Carolina will face UCLA in the championship matchup April 6th, after UConn struggled with just 31.1% shooting, their worst performance of the season, which left Coach Auriemma frustrated with the officiating during the game.

(UPDATED April 4, 2026 05:20 UTC)

South Carolina's victory over UConn has ended UConn's impressive 54-game winning streak and propelled South Carolina into the NCAA championship game. In a surprising turn, UConn's Sarah Strong was held to just 11 points, her lowest scoring output of the tournament, while UConn entered the Final Four undefeated for the ninth time in school history. Following the game, UConn's coach, Geno Auriemma, expressed his frustration with the officiating, stating, "There were six fouls called that quarter — all of them against us," but added that he has "no regrets" about his comments during the match.

(UPDATED April 4, 2026 03:46 UTC)

In a dramatic Final Four matchup on Friday, South Carolina defeated UConn 62 to 48, ending UConn's impressive 54-game winning streak. The game, held at the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Arizona, saw a heated argument between UConn head coach Geno Auriemma and South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley, culminating in a postgame confrontation that required intervention from assistant coaches. Auriemma notably did not shake Staley's hand after the game, expressing his frustration about the officiating during a mid-game interview. This victory allowed South Carolina to advance to the national championship game for the third consecutive year, fueled by their motivation from last year's loss to UConn. South Carolina's defense was key, holding UConn to just 31% shooting, marking their lowest point total in a Final Four game.