UCLA and South Carolina meet in the National Championship.

The South Carolina Gamecocks (36-3, 18-3 SEC) are set to face off against the UCLA Bruins (36-1, 22-0 Big Ten) in the NCAA Tournament National Championship game in Phoenix on Sunday at 3:30 p.m. EDT. The Gamecocks are currently favored by 3.5 points, with the over/under set at 130.

UCLA comes into the game with an impressive 22-0 record in Big Ten play and a 14-1 record in non-conference games. The Bruins are known for their exceptional teamwork, averaging 21.8 assists per game, with Charlisse Leger-Walker leading the team with 5.7 assists per game. On the other hand, the Gamecocks have dominated in SEC play with an 18-3 record. South Carolina ranks third in the SEC for assists per game, averaging 18.2, with Raven Johnson leading the team with 5.2 assists per game.

In terms of shooting percentages, UCLA has been efficient, making 51.0% of their field goal attempts this season. This is 16.4 percentage points higher than what South Carolina’s defense has allowed their opponents to shoot (34.6%). The Gamecocks, however, have also been impressive on offense, shooting at a 50.5% clip from the field, which is 14.5 percentage points higher than what UCLA’s opponents have averaged (36.0%).

Key players to watch in this matchup include Lauren Betts for the Bruins, who is averaging 17.2 points, 8.7 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 2.1 blocks per game. Kiki Rice has been on fire in the last 10 games, averaging 14.1 points. For the Gamecocks, Tessa Johnson has been a sharpshooter from beyond the arc, averaging 2.4 made 3-pointers per game and shooting 45.2% from three-point range. Joyce Edwards has been a scoring machine, shooting 51.8% from the field and averaging 17.7 points over the past 10 games.

In their last 10 games, UCLA has been undefeated, with a record of 10-0. They have been averaging 78.3 points, 37.1 rebounds, 20.8 assists, 8.9 steals, and 5.0 blocks per game, while shooting an impressive 49.1% from the field. On the other hand, the Gamecocks have a 9-1 record in their last 10 games, averaging 84.1 points, 38.0 rebounds, 18.8 assists, 8.5 steals, and 4.3 blocks per game. They have shot 48.6% from the field during this stretch.

In conclusion, the matchup between the South Carolina Gamecocks and the UCLA Bruins promises to be an exciting and competitive game. Both teams have shown their strengths throughout the season, and it will be interesting to see who comes out on top in the NCAA Tournament National Championship. Be sure to tune in to witness all the action unfold.

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