Streak Stopper: No. 1 South Carolina WBB Overmatched In Road Loss To No. 5 UCLA 🏀
LOS ANGELES – South Carolina’s 24-game winning streak came to an end on Sunday as the top-ranked Gamecocks fell to No. 5 UCLA 74-54 in a non-conference matchup at Pauley Pavilion. The Gamecocks (18-1) had not lost since a 67-55 setback at Arkansas on Dec. 31, 2022, but they were never really in this one against the Bruins (17-4).
UCLA Starts Strong, Never Looks Back
UCLA jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, shooting 52.1% from the field and outrebounding South Carolina 42-29. The Bruins also forced 16 Gamecock turnovers while committing just seven of their own. Cameron Brink led the way for UCLA with 21 points and 10 rebounds, while Charisma Osborne added 17 points and Kiki Rice chipped in with 16. South Carolina was led by Aliyah Boston’s 14 points and 10 rebounds, but she was the only Gamecock to reach double figures in scoring.
South Carolina Struggles From the Field
The Gamecocks shot just 35.9% from the field and were 3-of-14 from three-point range. They also struggled to get to the free throw line, attempting just seven free throws compared to UCLA’s 18.
| Team | FG% | 3PT% | FT% | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UCLA | 52.1 | 38.5 | 72.7 | 42 | 18 |
| South Carolina | 35.9 | 21.4 | 50.0 | 29 | 11 |
Close Out The Regular Season
The loss drops South Carolina to 18-1 on the season and snaps their 24-game winning streak. The Gamecocks will look to bounce back on Thursday when they host No. 14 Ole Miss in their regular season finale. UCLA, meanwhile, improves to 17-4 with the win and will host No. 13 Arizona on Saturday.
Conclusion
South Carolina’s loss to UCLA was a disappointing one, but it’s important to remember that the Gamecocks are still one of the best teams in the country. They have a lot of talent and experience, and they should be considered a contender for the national championship.
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