South Carolina Falls 79-51 to UCLA in National Title Game

The Gamecocks were routed 79‑51 by UCLA, shooting just 29% from the floor and falling 28 points—one of the largest margins in a title game. It was the second straight year South Carolina was shut out in the final, after a 82‑59 loss to UConn in 2025.

Despite the sting, Dawn Staley's program remains strong. Key contributors Joyce Edwards, Tessa Johnson and returning veteran Chloe Kitts will lead the squad as the team prepares for a 2027 Final Four bid, with a promising recruiting class bolstering the roster.