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South Carolina, hoping to win back-to-back national titles and the fourth for coach Dawn Staley, fell 82-59 to UConn on Sunday.
From USA TODAY
UConn has won its 12th national championship and first since 2016 in women’s basketball after blowing out defending champion South Carolina 82-59 in the NCAA Tournament final.
From The New York Times
With the victory, the Huskies secured a record 12th national title and improved to 12-1 all-time in NCAA tournament finals.
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