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NCAA women's championship: South Carolina 87, Iowa 75

South Carolina's Bree Hall (23) and Chloe Kitts (21) celebrate in the second half as the Gamecocks defeat Iowa, 87-75, in the NCAA women's basketball national title game on Sunday, April 7, 2024 in Cleveland.
South Carolina's Bree Hall (23) and Chloe Kitts (21) celebrate in the second half as the Gamecocks defeat Iowa, 87-75, in the NCAA women's basketball national title game on Sunday, April 7, 2024 in Cleveland.
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South Carolina players celebrate after defeating Iowa to win the NCAA national championship on Sunday in Cleveland.
South Carolina players celebrate after defeating Iowa to win the NCAA national championship on Sunday in Cleveland.
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South Carolina guard Raven Johnson (25) blocks a shot by Iowa guard Caitlin Clark (22) during the first half of the NCAA championship game Sunday in Cleveland.
South Carolina guard Raven Johnson (25) blocks a shot by Iowa guard Caitlin Clark (22) during the first half of the NCAA championship game Sunday in Cleveland.
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South Carolina's Bree Hall reacts in the second half.
South Carolina's Bree Hall reacts in the second half.
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Iowa's Gabbie Marshall (left) 24 and South Carolina's Kamilla Cardoso fight for the ball on the ground in the second half.
Iowa's Gabbie Marshall (left) 24 and South Carolina's Kamilla Cardoso fight for the ball on the ground in the second half.
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Iowa's Sydney Affolter reacts in the second half.
Iowa's Sydney Affolter reacts in the second half.
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Iowa's Gabbie Marshall (24) looks to strip the ball from South Carolina's Kamilla Cardoso in the second half.
Iowa's Gabbie Marshall (24) looks to strip the ball from South Carolina's Kamilla Cardoso in the second half.
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Iowa's Caitlin Clark reacts as South Carolina's Raven Johnson looks on in the second half.
Iowa's Caitlin Clark reacts as South Carolina's Raven Johnson looks on in the second half.
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South Carolina's Raven Johnson celebrates after defeating the Iowa in the NCAA title game.
South Carolina's Raven Johnson celebrates after defeating the Iowa in the NCAA title game.
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Iowa star Caitlin Clark looks on in the second half.
Iowa star Caitlin Clark looks on in the second half.
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Iowa star Caitlin Clark leaves after speaking to the media after losing to South Carolina in the NCAA title game.
Iowa star Caitlin Clark leaves after speaking to the media after losing to South Carolina in the NCAA title game.
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South Carolina's Kamilla Cardoso hugs Raven Johnson after defeating Iowa.
South Carolina's Kamilla Cardoso hugs Raven Johnson after defeating Iowa.
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South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley celebrates after defeating Iowa for the national championship.
South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley celebrates after defeating Iowa for the national championship.
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South Carolina's Bree Hall cuts down the net after beating Iowa in the national title game.
South Carolina's Bree Hall cuts down the net after beating Iowa in the national title game.
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Iowa guard Caitlin Clark (22) drives around South Carolina guard Raven Johnson (25) during the second half Sunday. Clark finished with 30 points, including 18 in the first quarter.
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark (22) drives around South Carolina guard Raven Johnson (25) during the second half Sunday. Clark finished with 30 points, including 18 in the first quarter.
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