For the second time in school history, the South Carolina Gamecocks are national champions in women's college basketball.

The Gamecocks, the top-seeded team in the NCAA Tournament, dominated all season, and Sunday night's final against UConn was no different. They jumped out to a 22-8 lead after the first quarter and never looked back, defeating the Huskies 64-49 at the Target Center in Minneapolis.

South Carolina point guard Destanni Henderson scored a game-high 26 points and added four assists and three steals. Gamecocks forward Aliyah Boston, the Naismith Player of the Year, scored 11 points and had 16 rebounds.

South Carolina finishes the season with a record of 35-2. This is the program's first championship since 2017.

UConn (30-6) was looking to add to its record of 11 national titles, but the Huskies were overmatched by a South Carolina team that dominated the boards 49-24 and caused 15 turnovers. This is the first time in school history that UConn has lost an NCAA final; the Huskies were 11-0 up until this point.

South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley, center, celebrates with her team as Boston lifts the trophy.
South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley, center, celebrates with her team as Boston lifts the trophy.
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Bree Hall savors the big win.
Bree Hall savors the big win.
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The Gamecocks celebrate after the final buzzer.
The Gamecocks celebrate after the final buzzer.
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Gamecocks guard Destanni Henderson, right, had a game-high 26 points.
Gamecocks guard Destanni Henderson, right, had a game-high 26 points.
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Boston blocks Evina Westbrook's shot in the fourth quarter.
Boston blocks Evina Westbrook's shot in the fourth quarter.
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South Carolina players celebrate a basket during the game.
South Carolina players celebrate a basket during the game.
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South Carolina's Zia Cooke is defended by UConn's Christyn Williams during the first half. South Carolina led 35-27 at halftime.
South Carolina's Zia Cooke is defended by UConn's Christyn Williams during the first half. South Carolina led 35-27 at halftime.
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Saxton and UConn's Aaliyah Edwards hit the floor for a loose ball.
Saxton and UConn's Aaliyah Edwards hit the floor for a loose ball.
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UConn guard Paige Bueckers takes a shot. Bueckers, last year's Naismith Player of the Year, finished the game with a team-high 14 points.
UConn guard Paige Bueckers takes a shot. Bueckers, last year's Naismith Player of the Year, finished the game with a team-high 14 points.
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Boston is swarmed by a group of UConn defenders.
Boston is swarmed by a group of UConn defenders.
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Staley, this season's Naismith Coach of the Year, reacts to a play.
Staley, this season's Naismith Coach of the Year, reacts to a play.
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Edwards tries to box out Cooke.
Edwards tries to box out Cooke.
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Boston and UConn's Caroline Ducharme wrestle for the ball.
Boston and UConn's Caroline Ducharme wrestle for the ball.
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Edwards defends Saxton in the first half.
Edwards defends Saxton in the first half.
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UConn head coach Geno Auriemma reacts during a tough first half for the Huskies. They were outrebounded 20-10 and had nine turnovers.
UConn head coach Geno Auriemma reacts during a tough first half for the Huskies. They were outrebounded 20-10 and had nine turnovers.
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Edwards shoots a layup in the first quarter.
Edwards shoots a layup in the first quarter.
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Boston and UConn's Olivia Nelson-Ododa go after a loose ball during the first quarter.
Boston and UConn's Olivia Nelson-Ododa go after a loose ball during the first quarter.
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The South Carolina bench reacts to a play in the first half.
The South Carolina bench reacts to a play in the first half.
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Nelson-Ododa and Saxton compete on the opening tip.
Nelson-Ododa and Saxton compete on the opening tip.
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South Carolina's starters prepare to be introduced before the game.
South Carolina's starters prepare to be introduced before the game.
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Edwards and Nelson-Ododa are introduced to the crowd at Minneapolis' Target Center.
Edwards and Nelson-Ododa are introduced to the crowd at Minneapolis' Target Center.
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The UConn band plays before the game.
The UConn band plays before the game.
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South Carolina takes part in pregame warmups.
South Carolina takes part in pregame warmups.
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