‘AMAZING!’ Social Media Erupts as South Carolina Scores Historic NCAA Title Game Win Over Iowa and Caitlin Clark

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It was the perhaps most-anticipated event in the history of women’s sports. And in the end, it went the way of the undefeated super team.

South Carolina defeated Caitlin Clark and Iowa 87-75 to win the NCAA women’s basketball championship Sunday in Cleveland — finishing off a perfect 38-0 season.

After an incredible first quarter from Clark in which she scored 18 points, South Carolina controlled the game the rest of the way. Iowa got as close as 5 points in the fourth quarter, but South Carolina quickly bumped the lead back up to double digits and finished off the victory.

When the final horn sounded, fans celebrated South Carolina and coach Dawn Staley for pulling off the historic win:

Lets goooooooo!!!!! South Carolina team has been phenomenal!! @dawnstaley is simply the best!!! Freshmen stepped up BIG, bench was BIG, and the leaders lead BIG!! I love it!!!

— Gabrielle Union (@itsgabrielleu) April 7, 2024

Man!! @dawnstaley is the 🐐! I fricking love her. South Carolina was the best team start to finish. Nothing but respect for this run. This year was amazing for Women’s hoops in so many ways!

— Ryan Clark (@Realrclark25) April 7, 2024

Congratulations to the great @dawnstaley on winning another Championship!!!! You are true LEGEND!!! Carry the hell on…

— Kendrick Perkins (@KendrickPerkins) April 7, 2024

Congratulations to Dawn Staley and South Carolina on a PERFECT season in a Perfect tournament!! Can’t wait to see Caitlin in the @WNBA !! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

— Hannah Storm (@HannahStormESPN) April 7, 2024

What a moment. I’ve never seen Dawn Staley this emotional. Just incredible to see.

— Jemele Hill (@jemelehill) April 7, 2024

Clark, who scored 30 points in defeat for the Hawkeyes, also received praise on social media for her transcendent career:

If you don’t rock with Caitlin Clark game you’re just a FLAT OUT HATER!!!!! Stay far away from them people!! PLEASE

— LeBron James (@KingJames) April 7, 2024

If you don’t find Caitlin Clark entertaining you don’t have a pulse

— Mina Kimes (@minakimes) April 7, 2024

#CaitlinClark is still a badass basketball player. Let’s all show some grace in this victory because seeing women play at this level and with this enthusiasm is downright incredible. As a Title9 baby, this is a feel good moment. #GeauxGamecocks!

— Donna Brazile (@donnabrazile) April 7, 2024

Whether Caitlin Clark wins a title or not… whether she has a great WNBA career or not… who cares?! She’s been INSANE for the growth of WBB. I’m confused why so many former & current players in the W are being negative about her vs excited for the attention the sport is getting

— Stormy Buonantony (@StormBuonantony) April 7, 2024

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