"South Carolina Defeats Iowa to Claim NCAA Title and Undefeated Season"

South Carolina avenged last season's loss to Iowa by defeating them 87-75 to win the national championship, marking their third title under coach Dawn Staley. The Gamecocks' dominant performance was fueled by their height, paint presence, and depth, securing an edge in rebounds, points in the paint, and bench points. Despite a stellar performance by Caitlin Clark, the all-time leading scorer in Division I basketball, Iowa fell short in the championship game.