South Carolina's Defense Locks Down UCLA in Championship Clash

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South Carolina just punched their ticket to the women's NCAA title game with a gritty 62-48 win over Yukon on Friday night.

Tania Latson dropped 16 points, a gotmaker added 14, and their defense straight locked down the Huskies snapping Yukon's 54.

Game winning streak. The game cocks had been beastly, hitting the championship in four of the last five seasons, including the past three straight.

Now they gear up for UCLA on Sunday, chasing that fourth national crown after dominating March Madness once again.

Things got heated post-game between coaches Don Staley and Gina Aurema, with some animated back and forth on the sideline before assistance stepped.

Aurema skipped the handshake line, pointing fingers over pre-game protocol, and some physical play that ripped Yukon Sarah Strong's jersey in the third quarter.

Staley kept it classy, stressing her integrity and saying she shook hands with the staff pre-game, chalking it up to emotions running high.

Meanwhile, Yukon's undefeated 38-1 season ends without a title for the third straight final four trip, their lowest output since.

49 points in the 2022 title loss to these same game cocks, as the dust settles, all eyes shift to Phoenix for that championship clash.

South Carolina's defense looks prime to keep the streak alive on their side.