NCAA Women’s final four preview

4/5/24 Rodney Braziel Jr.

NCAA Women’s Final Four Matchups

NC State vs. South Carolina

The NC State Wolfpack and South Carolina Gamecocks will go head-to-head in the first national semifinal game of the women’s tourney on April 5, 2024 at 7pm at Rocket Mortgage Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. The Wolfpack come into this game after defeating Texas 76-66 in their Elite 8 game. NC State is being led by Aziaha James who totaled 27 points in their last win. The Gamecocks come into this game after having a flawless 36-0 regular season record and have outscored opponents in the tournament by 30 points or more with the exception of their Sweet 16 game. They are being led by Kamilla Cardoso who is averaging 14 points and 9 rebounds. The Gamecocks are the favorites to win this matchup.

UConn vs. Iowa

The Connecticut Huskies and Iowa Hawkeyes will clash in the second semifinal game at 9:30pm at Rocket Mortgage Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. The Huskies come into this game after a well-deserved win against USC in the Elite 8 with a score of 80-73. They are being led by Paige Bueckers who scored 28 points in their last game and Aaliyah Edwards who tallied 24 points and 6 rebounds in their Elite 8 win. The Iowa Hawkeyes enter this game after an impressive win 94-87 win versus LSU. Caitlin Clark leads this Hawkeye team, she totaled 41 points, 12 assists and 7 rebounds in their Elite 8 win. Iowa is the favorite to win this matchup.