South Carolina players, Dawn Staley, went wild as they captured second National Championship in team history

Dawn Staley and the Gamecocks had the time of their lives.

The entire 2021-2022 season felt elementary for South Carolina.

From the opening tip in early November, Dawn Staley’s Gamecocks were the best team in women’s college basketball. It was never even close. Ten wins and a 10-0 mark (!) against ranked opponents. Nine total games decided by single digits (including a 7-2 record in such games). Just two losses, while seldom breaking a sweat.

And now, after beating UConn (-3.5 underdogs) and Geno Auriemma, 64-49: The second National Championship Game victory in South Carolina History.

After such a season of consistency and utter domination, you could forgive the Gamecocks if they wanted to let loose a little bit. Win a title, and you will want to party like there’s no tomorrow.

That’s exactly what Staley, superstar Aliyah Boston, and everyone on the court did in Minneapolis.

There’s nothing like watching those final wonderful seconds tick off the clock, is there?

Any thoughts, Destanni Henderson?

Okay, yeah, you’re a little busy. Enjoy the moment.

We’ll go to Dawn Staley for her final, expressive thoughts.

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