UCLA Joins South Carolina Gamecocks in the NCAA Women's Final Four

UCLA ended the Gamecocks 40+ game win streak earlier in the season.

Nov 24, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks center Sakima Walker (35) and UCLA Bruins forward Angela Dugalic (32) jockey for rebounding position during the fourth quarter at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images | Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images

Two of the best teams in the country, who have already met once this season, the South Carolina Gamecocks and UCLA are in the Final Four following the Bruins' close win over LSU.

UCLA defeats LSU 72-64 in the Elite Eight of the NCAA Women's College Basketball Tournament. Gabriela Jaquez, Angela DugaliÄ, and Timea Gardiner led the way offensively for the Bruins with each scoring 15 or more points in the quarter finals.

Following both teams' wins in the Elite Eight, South Carolina has a chance to avenge its loss from earlier in the season to UCLA. Heading into that night, the Gamecocks were riding high off a nation's best 45-game winning streak and the favorites to win it all again in 2024-2025, but the Bruins had other plans.

South Carolina had no answers for UCLA defensively. Five Bruins scored in double digits in a 77-62 route over the Gamecocks. UCLA ended the evening with more rebounds (41-34), shooting better from the field (47.5% to 36.6%), more bench points (34-32), and more points off turnovers (15-11).

South Carolina would go on to lose against Texas and Uconn this season. They were able to defeat Texas in a rematch and now has the opportunity to do the same to UCLA, should both teams make the final round, in route to a second straight NCAA National Championship appearance.

The Final Four will take place in Tampa, Florida live on ESPN on April 4. Gametime has not been announced as of yet and will take place either at 7:00 pm (ET) or 9:00 pm (ET).

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