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South Carolina vs. Iowa: Expert picks, game time, what to watch for in women's title game
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Date:2025-04-12 13:29:15
And then there were two.
What started as a 68-team field has been whittled to South Carolina and Iowa, which face off Sunday afternoon for the women's basketball national championship. And there could be plenty of drama.
Caitlin Clark's finale will be the swan song for the all-time leading scorer in college basketball, and she wants to put an exclamation mark on her four-year career before she heads to the WNBA. The Gamecocks' chance for a third title in seven seasons, all under coach Dawn Staley, would define them as a dynasty. And all eyes will be on center Kamilla Cardoso, who injured her right knee during South Carolina's Final Four win over NC State.
So when is the big game? And who did USA TODAY Sports experts Nancy Armour and Lindsay Schnell pick? Read on:
(All times Eastern)
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How to watch the women's championship game Sunday
The tournament is being broadcast by ESPN's family of networks. Sunday's game is being televised by ABC.
How to stream the women's championship game Sunday
South Carolina vs. Iowa can be live streamed on ESPN+ and Fubo.
The Diana Taurisi-Sue Bird show
Former UConn standouts and WNBA superstars Diana Taurisi and Sue Bird will again host an alternate broadcast of the game, during which they will provide analysis and insights. The show is known for drop-in guests and red Solo cups. It will air on ESPN and ESPN+.
Who is playing in Sunday's championship game?
(1) South Carolina (37-0) vs. (1) Iowa (34-4)
Caitlin Clark and the Hawkeyes take on Kamilla Cardoso and the Gamecocks in a rematch of the 2023 national semifinal, which Iowa won.
What's on the line?
The game's all-time leading scorer - Caitlin Clark - can finish her career with a national title, further cementing her place in history as one of the all-time greats. Maybe even the GOAT.
Kamilla Cardoso and South Carolina are trying to become the 10th women's team to go undefeated since the NCAA Tournament began in 1982.
Sunday's championship picks
Nancy Armour: Iowa (Complete bracket)
Lindsay Schnell: South Carolina (Complete bracket)
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