"UConn v South Carolina would be a tantalizing rematch of last year's national championship game made even more interesting by the fact they didn't meet in the regular season for the first time since 2014-15. Another titanic showdown between the two dominant programs of the current era they have accounted for eight of the last 12 national championships with the Gamecocks out for revenge after last year's embarrassment."
"It's a fixture that's become appointment viewing even if you're not a huge basketball fan the same way UConn v Tennessee did in the 90s and 00s. Women's basketball just keeps growing in attendance and popularity, and it's exciting to realize just how many people love the game."
"The tension between these two teams is new, but important in women's college basketball. Not only was their in-season rivalry heavily commercialized, but it also comes with real lore, especially with transfer portal drama involving MiLaysia Fulwiley leaving South Carolina for LSU. These two teams are very similar in roster strength, coaching and playing style."
The women's NCAA tournament is poised for a historic Final Four potentially featuring all four No. 1 seeds for only the fifth time. UConn and South Carolina are set for a national semifinal rematch on April 3, having won eight of the last twelve national championships between them. This rivalry has become appointment viewing comparable to historic UConn-Tennessee matchups. Other compelling potential matchups include Vanderbilt versus UConn in the Elite Eight and UCLA versus LSU. The tournament showcases growing attendance and popularity in women's basketball. LSU and South Carolina represent an emerging rivalry with significant transfer portal drama, particularly involving MiLaysia Fulwiley's move from South Carolina to LSU.
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