2024 National Championship: Iowa Hawkeyes vs. South Carolina Gamecocks | Full Game Highlights

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7 Apr 202417:18

Summary

TLDRIn a thrilling game of women's basketball, South Carolina secures its third National Championship with an undefeated season, led by the outstanding performance of Camila Cardoso who records a career-high 17 rebounds. Caitlyn Clark, the all-time leading scorer in Division One history, concludes her college basketball career with 30 points, marking a significant moment for the sport's popularity.

Takeaways

  • ๐Ÿ€ Strong start for the Hawkeyes with good movement and scoring from Kate Martin.
  • ๐ŸŒŸ Caitlyn Clark's impressive performance, scoring and contributing significantly to Iowa's offense.
  • ๐Ÿš€ South Carolina's comeback from a 10-point deficit with key contributions from Alasia Fagan and Zia Cooke.
  • ๐ŸŽฏ Accurate three-point shooting by Thea Powell, ranking top in the nation in shooting percentage.
  • ๐Ÿ’ช Camila Cardoso's dominant play on both ends, particularly her offensive rebounding and defensive blocks.
  • ๐Ÿ”ฅ South Carolina's relentless offensive and defensive pressure leading to second chance points.
  • ๐Ÿ† South Carolina wins the National Championship, becoming the fifth program to achieve three national titles.
  • ๐ŸŒˆ Camila Cardoso's career-high 17 rebounds and Caitlyn Clark's 30 points in their final college game.
  • ๐Ÿค Teamwork and defensive assignments were crucial in both teams' strategies throughout the game.
  • ๐Ÿ“ˆ South Carolina's plus-10 on the offensive glass and their ability to capitalize on key moments.
  • ๐ŸŽ‰ Emotional end to the game with Molly Davis touching the floor one last time and the recognition of Caitlyn Clark's impact on women's basketball.

Q & A

  • Which team did Martin play for in the game described in the transcript?

    -Martin played for the Iowa Hawkeyes.

  • Who replaced the injured Molly Davis in the starting lineup?

    -Sydia Falter replaced the injured Molly Davis in the starting lineup.

  • What was notable about Caitlyn Clark's performance in the game?

    -Caitlyn Clark had a notable performance by scoring 30 points and showing great quickness and determination throughout the game.

  • Which player was recognized for their game-changing abilities off the bench for South Carolina?

    -Wy was recognized as a game changer coming off the bench for South Carolina.

  • What was the significance of the game for Caitlyn Clark at the end of the transcript?

    -The game was significant for Caitlyn Clark as it was her final college game before saying goodbye to college basketball.

  • Which team won the National Championship and how many championships have they won in total?

    -South Carolina won the National Championship, marking their third national title.

  • How did the South Carolina team's offensive performance contribute to their success?

    -South Carolina's offensive performance, including second chance points and strong plays from players like Camila Cardoso, contributed significantly to their success.

  • What was the role of the officials in the game, as mentioned in the transcript?

    -The officials, Brenda Panoan, Joe Vasil, and Jelica Suffrin, were responsible for overseeing the game, making calls, and ensuring fair play.

  • How did the South Carolina team's defense impact the game?

    -South Carolina's defense, particularly with blocks from players like Camila Cardoso, played a crucial role in setting up their offensive opportunities and maintaining the lead.

  • What was the final score of the championship game?

    -The final score of the championship game was 87-75 in favor of South Carolina.

  • Which player had a standout performance for South Carolina with a career-high in rebounds?

    -Camila Cardoso had a standout performance with a career-high of 17 rebounds for South Carolina.

Outlines

00:00

๐Ÿ€ Intense Start and Strong Performances

The paragraph describes the beginning of a basketball game, highlighting the strong start by the Iowa team, particularly focusing on Caitlyn Clark's performance. The Hawkeyes' initial lead and the individual contributions of players like Kate Martin and Clark are emphasized. South Carolina begins to catch up, with players like Cardoso and Theena showing their skills. The paragraph also notes the strategic plays and the competitive spirit of both teams as they fight for control and scoring opportunities.

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๐Ÿ€ Second Quarter Struggles and Turnarounds

This paragraph details the second quarter of the game, where South Carolina manages to respond to Iowa's initial lead. The Gamecocks' offensive strategies and the defensive plays of South Carolina's guards are highlighted. The paragraph also discusses the individual performances of players like Tessa Johnson and Alasia Wofford, as well as the impact of the bench players. It notes the momentum shifts and the critical moments where South Carolina starts to take the lead, setting the stage for an exciting second half.

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๐Ÿ€ Third Quarter Dominance and Key Plays

The third paragraph focuses on the third quarter of the game, emphasizing South Carolina's dominance and the key plays that contributed to their lead. It highlights the performances of Camila Cardoso and Tessa Johnson, who played crucial roles in both offense and defense. The paragraph also notes the strategic adjustments made by the coaches and the resilience of the players. The impact of the crowd and the atmosphere of the game is also mentioned, as well as the significance of the game for both teams as they approach the final stages.

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๐Ÿ† Championship Victory and Historic Achievement

The final paragraph describes the conclusion of the game, with South Carolina securing a historic victory and their third National Championship. It celebrates the achievements of the team, especially the record-breaking performances of Caitlyn Clark and Camila Cardoso. The paragraph also reflects on the emotional impact of the win, the team's undefeated season, and the legacy they have created. It ends with a note on the growth of women's basketball, with a special mention of Caitlyn Clark's contribution to the sport's popularity.

Mindmap

Keywords

๐Ÿ’กHawkeyes

The term 'Hawkeyes' refers to the sports teams of the University of Iowa. In the context of this video, it specifically denotes the women's basketball team, who are playing against South Carolina in the national championship game.

๐Ÿ’กSouth Carolina

Refers to the University of South Carolina's women's basketball team, who are competing in the national championship game against the Hawkeyes. They are noted for their strong performance and key players like Camila Cardoso.

๐Ÿ’กCaitlyn Clark

Caitlyn Clark is a key player for the Iowa Hawkeyes, recognized for her significant contributions to the team and the sport. She is depicted as a strong and influential figure, with the video highlighting her final college game and her impact on the growth of women's basketball.

๐Ÿ’กCamila Cardoso

Camila Cardoso is a standout player for the South Carolina Gamecocks, noted for her rebounding skills and overall contribution to the team's success. She is portrayed as a formidable opponent and a game-changer.

๐Ÿ’กNational Championship Game

This term refers to the final game of the NCAA women's basketball tournament, where the championship is determined. It is the culmination of a season's worth of competition and represents the pinnacle of achievement in college women's basketball.

๐Ÿ’กThree-Point Shooting

Three-point shooting is a basketball term referring to shots taken from beyond the three-point line, which is a designated area on the court. Successful three-point shots contribute significantly to a team's score and are often a strategic element in the game.

๐Ÿ’กOffensive Glass

Offensive glass refers to the act of a player on the offensive team rebounding the ball after a missed shot, giving the team another opportunity to score. It is a critical skill that demonstrates a player's tenacity and ability to create second-chance points.

๐Ÿ’กUnstoppable Force

The term 'unstoppable force' is used to describe a player who is extremely dominant and difficult to defend against due to their skill, strength, or speed. In the context of the video, it is used to emphasize the impact of certain players on the game.

๐Ÿ’กFearless

In the context of the video, 'fearless' refers to the bold and courageous approach that players take on the court, not backing down from challenges and actively seeking out opportunities to score or defend.

๐Ÿ’กPerfection

In this context, 'perfection' symbolizes an ideal state of flawless performance and achievement, often used to describe an undefeated season or a game played exceptionally well.

๐Ÿ’กCareer-High

A 'career-high' is a term used when a player achieves their highest performance statistic in a particular game or over the course of their career. It signifies a personal best and is often a notable accomplishment.

Highlights

Iowa's strong start with Kate Martin's three-pointer

Sydia Falter sliding into the starting lineup for the injured Molly Davis and performing well

Caitlyn Clark's impressive performance, scoring 10 points early in the game

South Carolina's comeback, with Cardoso finally getting them on the board

Theena Powwow's top three in the nation in three-point shooting percentage

Caitlyn Clark's continued excellence, time and again showcasing her skills

South Carolina's relentless offensive rebounding led by Cardoso

Iowa's zone defense and South Carolina's response

Alasia Wofford's quickness and impact on the game

Camila Cardoso's unstoppable force on both ends of the court

Tessa Johnson's fearless play and significant contributions as a freshman

South Carolina's first lead of the game, fueled by offensive rebounds and second-chance points

Caitlyn Clark's determination and ability to create space, despite the pressure

The strategic matchup between Clark and Johnson, with Johnson's effective defense on Clark

South Carolina's undefeated season and their quest to be the first since Yukon in 2016

Caitlyn Clark's final college game and her readiness for the moment

The impact of Iowa's missed free throws and South Carolina's persistence

The final moments of the game, with South Carolina's victory and their third National Championship

Caitlyn Clark's career-high 17 rebounds and 30 points, marking her legacy in women's basketball

Transcripts

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and Martin the rebound for Iowa here is

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Clark flicking it ahead Stokey turns

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good movement here Martin's three is

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good a strong start for the

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Hawkeyes sydia falter has slid into the

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starting lineup for the injured Molly

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Davis done a wonderful job here's Kate

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Martin driving it will take and pop it

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in ad Doo can't flip it in trying to get

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to it loose ball Iowa has it three on

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two developing a full looking to take it

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inside and does what a start for the

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Hawkeyes here's a falter looking to

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drive it again needs help this

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time flings it out Clark open three is

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good test but we've seen Caitlyn Clark

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time and again 10 nothing right hook

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from Iowa to begin the national

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championship game cardoso finally gets

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South Carolina on the board look to

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cardoso she's been getting triple te

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she's a good passer can find easier

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looks from her perimeter players palp

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Pal's three is good theena powpow top

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three in the nation in three-point

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shooting percentage here's Clark

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Wheeling taking and banking it

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home deep drop coverage the middle

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mid-range pull-ups are going to be there

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for South Carolina guards they dump it

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in cardoso underneath lays it home she

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was an Unstoppable Force last season

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against Iowa but was coming off the

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bench bench Clark ohai from the

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future firing away from Deep yes you

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have to guard her even powpow no cardoso

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uh-uh hits gets it up and in South

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Carolina relentless on the offensive

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glass p wiy in Off the Bench for South

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Carolina as well she is a game changer

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Iowa in a zone out of that under out of

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bounds for South Carolina F wiy nice

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dish and Fagen lays it in F wiy spins

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can't finish rebound Fagan Fagan nearly

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loses it shovels it f Wy Banks it in

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more Second Chance points for South

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Carolina Brenda panoan Joe vasil and

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jelica suffrin are officials today F Wy

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dips inside of Marshall and finishes

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Alasia full Wy has such great quickness

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we've seen it time and again she got hit

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on the head there too how she cups the

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ball like a running back to in the

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semi-final last year which Iowa won

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South Carolina was a plus 21 on the

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offensive glast cardoso gets blocked

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blast hits her Iowa ball she's 62

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cardoso 67 tries to get

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around and first turnover of the game

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full Wy a three is good the Freshman is

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phas by the stage Clark's Hands Marshall

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fakes the three will drive it feach will

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do the same febok Dives inside and gets

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swallowed up by cardoso well Wy will get

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a breather so will Raven Johnson after

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she did such a nice job face guarding

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Clark over the last few possessions Tes

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to Johnson another freshman floats it in

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and it's a two-point

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kame re hall now with the defensive

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assignment again on Clark look at her

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hand right in Clark's face Clark look at

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to separate from Hall Clark the drive

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able to bank it

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in you have about a six-second

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difference game in shot clock here's

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Clark will Iowa wind it down no that's

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[Applause]

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why her final college game you think

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she's ready for the moment 18 in the

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first their only loss last year in the

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semi-finals to Iowa here's Johnson

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Johnson's mid-range is good Tessa

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Johnson a Fearless freshman have come

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out fearlessly looking for their offense

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here's Clark bouncing Martin cutting

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tried to force it into traffic could not

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and now South Carolina with

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numbers Johnson bodies in and finishes a

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strong start to the second for the

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Gamecock Bessa Johnson comes out to meet

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Clark Clark evades bounces oh Grady gets

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denied by cardoso Don stalia has called

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Camila cardoso the separator because of

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how cardoso working o Grady cardoo and

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the foul BS it in change things both on

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the defensive and offensive ends block

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shot one way and she has done the best

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job thus far on Clark here's Clark Clark

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into the paint gets blocked a falter

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open knocks down the three

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with coverage beginning at 9 Eastern 6

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Pacific on TBS for more information go

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to ncaa.com

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cardoo misses both but Fagan there for

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the

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Finish Marshall look like she got pushed

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no call Martin fakes the pass now

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dishes a falter will drive it good look

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and stoky lays it

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in for Wy in the corner unable to hit

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rebound F Wy who follows it up can't

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finish cardoso

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can another offensive rebound bark the

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rebound Iowa running a

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falter unable to finish Tessa Johnson a

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good

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contest here's full Wy the hesitation

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the attack and the

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block I like the attack by myia full Wy

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she often has success doing it this time

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hannnah staly come comes over perfectly

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tan checks out Watkins in for South

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Carolina here's

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cardoso Johnson's three is good Tessa

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Johnson no hesitation South Carolina

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plus 10 on the

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glass Watkins dumping it inside cardoso

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has given the Gamecock their first lead

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of the afternoon getting the scores

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offensively has allowed South Carolina

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to set easier defensively here's a

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falter on the cut and

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FY the rejection Iowa got out to a 10-

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nothing lead in the first South Carolina

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has

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responded a falter bounces stoky able to

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finish bust the foul can Iowa take

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advantage Clark yet to score this

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quarter after 18 in the first finds

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Martin Martin sandwich between two able

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to flip it in clar with space Clark

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bounces stalky

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gets denied by Fagan who's able to keep

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it in bounds nice stop defensively by

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siia Fagan full Wy whips it out powpow

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yes yes Park bounces

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stalky gets denied by Fagan who's able

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to keep it in bounds nice stop

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defensively by siia Fagan full Wy whips

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it out powp yes

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yes one-point Iowa lead Clark yet to

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score in the second will put up a three

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here and

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hit chionship game the space she

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creates Wy dumps it in kits dumps it

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down Fagan has it stripped persistent

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big minutes off the bench for siia Fagan

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here's Clark had it knocked away taken

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by Johnson Johnson on the steel shoves

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to kids who lays it

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in 44 oh what a first half Clark looking

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to take Johnson Clark into the paint

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Waits gets Deni goes back up and a held

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ball Iowa has the possession

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arrow Clark will inbound under a minute

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to go into stalky right back to

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Clark stalky bounces underneath Martin

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able to finish nice play out of the

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inbound and the timeout oh Wy hopping

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through setting up Fagen unable to

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finish but another offensive rebound

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kids squeezes it out to full Wy pow Pals

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three

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again shot clock turned off and Johnson

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picks the pocket of cour Raven Johnson

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lays it

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in instance where Kit's arm length was

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just enough to get the board for her

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team and Hall was on Clark to begin the

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third with those two fouls as kits

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Maneuvers inside sophomore Chloe kits

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here in in the third quarter getting to

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the rim then the Gamecock try to become

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the first undefeated National Champion

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since Yukon in 2016 kids nice start to

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the second half for South Carolina range

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jumper to fall as

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well her bench

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crew feeling the

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[Music]

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blur here's powpow mid-range Trumper

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rolls in how about the start for South

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Carolina Clark Pops in bodies inside and

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finishes tough finish for Clark who is

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looking for an and one she has 23 points

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Martin trying to get into the body of

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cardoso and backs it

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out to the corner Marshall left alone

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connects here's Hall zigging inside the

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pullup is good strong take from Bri Hall

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Here Comes

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[Applause]

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Clark Clark finds the cutter what a look

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the video game vision of Caitlyn Clark

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would expect her to have good legs and

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Bounds and determination here that's a

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Johnson in as well here is Clark Clark

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into the paint spinning and

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[Music]

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finishing here's Johnson the fresh man

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nice feed Hall in the corner unable to

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hit Watkins the board there she is

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Rebecca stalky five as a way to say it's

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okay young player one of the things that

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Clark's teammates credit her with

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against Yukon was her body language not

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getting frustrated how about Tessa

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Johnson off to Tessa

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Johnson Paul lets it Fly you

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bet free hole gives South Carolina a

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10-point lead

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Bri Hall stepping into this three this

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is the biggest difference between South

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Carolina they have been everywhere

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throughout this season Martin gets

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denied by

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Watkins Martin follows it up and gets

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fouled by Watkins that will be number

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three Martin ends the 80 run cardoso

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back to work can't finish controlled by

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a falter and the rebound full WI

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KY flips it ahead Johnson

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another Tessa

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Johnson they are also incredibly loose

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have not felt the weight of their

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undefeated season at all there's a

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falter bouncing in a crowd right back to

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her she lays it in that's some good

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passing in tight spaces from Iowa key

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missed free throws from stalky who had

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been at about 72% over her last eight

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games but just 46% in her

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career a falter Falls Johnson

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capitalizes depth of production from her

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throughout the tournament but she's had

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key timely baskets throughout Clark

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wanted a whistle did not get it does get

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the

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roll Clark up to 27 here's FY barges in

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and

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finishes and you can see a little shrug

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of the shoulders afterwards from Caitlyn

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Clark

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buy dumps it in kids can't finish

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cardoso feels inevitable Inside by South

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Carolina in particular Camila cardoso

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kits misses cardoso right there reaches

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up what are you going to do Don Staley

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holding her accountable has made her

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better for this moment and you talk

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about that conversation with the family

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Holly as kits on the offensive glass

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puts it home ability that this South

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Carolina team has Clark didn't get much

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space there with hon her Clark the

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crossover and the hit from three Clark

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races to Martin to grab it she'll fire

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in and out kept alive to Marshall her

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three is

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good Clark finds the cutter Martin lays

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it

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in six-point game Iowa has made a push

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after trailing by 14 Paul mid-range yes

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a big one for Bree Hall the vocal leader

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of this South Carolina

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Squad squeezes it off of a leg Marshall

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able to save it and Iowa still has

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possession a fter gets pushed Banks it

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in plus the foul the line or touch the

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line saves it to a fall turn Iowa still

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with one foul to give Clark has it

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knocked away Martin on the drive oh

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Grady gets denied cardoso gobbles it up

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here's Johnson Johnson the pull up no

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rebound snare

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cardoso Unstoppable on both ends huge

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block here fighting getting position

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corralling finishing off balance what a

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day she

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has and it looks like they

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will da Staley telling Raven Johnson do

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not

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shoot what a crescendo here this

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afternoon for women's

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[Applause]

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[Music]

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basketball as Molly Davis who has been

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injured and unable to play comes to the

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scorers table so she can touch the floor

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one last time

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and Caitlyn Clark says goodbye to

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college

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basketball no one has done more to grow

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the

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popularity in a broad way of this game

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in the history of the game then Caitlyn

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Clark

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Camila cardoso checks out for South

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Carolina career-high 17 rebounds for

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her Clark finishes with 30

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[Applause]

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points 6 seconds to

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go Perfection with a touch of sweet

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redemption undefeated South Carolina has

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won its third National

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[Applause]

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Championship

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8775 the final as South Carolina becomes

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just the fifth program to win three

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national championships you see the tears

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in the eyes of Da

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Staley as Caitlyn

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Clark gets a handshake from the South

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Carolina coaching

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staff the all-time leading scorer in

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division one

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history

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man