UConn's Winning Streak Snapped by South Carolina

Yukon's women's basketball dynasty hit a wall last night, dropping a 62-48 decision

to South Carolina in the Final 4 semi-final.

That loss snapped their insane 53-game winning streak, and crushed dreams of back-to-back NCAA

titles after beating the gamecocks just a year ago.

The game stayed tight early with lead-swapping hands, but South Carolina's defense clamped

down hard in the second half, sparking a 16-4.

Turn out a half-time to pull away.

Yukon shot a brutal 31% from the field, and just 6 for 21 from 3, while getting smoked

on the board's 47-2.

32.

Frustration boiled over for Coach Gino, Ariyema, who lost it in the final seconds over

lopsided calls.

South Carolina hit 22 free throws, too.

Yukon's measly six.

He charged toward Don Staley's bench, thinking time expired, sparking a heated shouting match

that refs and assistance had to break up.

Stars Aussie Fud and Sarah Strong had off-nights, combining for just 22 points on rough shooting.

No one stepped up when it mattered most, turning Ariyema's season-long worries into reality

on the big stage.

South Carolina advances to the championship, proving they're the team to beat now, while

Yukon heads home reflecting on a dominant run that finally met its match.

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