Seeing Zia cry hurts my heart. These young ladies gave us an amazing season. Our first lost was a heart breaker, but no one can take away what they have accomplished as a team
Yes that shows how I meant to her just heartbreaking but this is real life I believe March pressure got my SC favorite the outside shooting was tentative, then rushed trying not to show they lacked confidence but they did
Iowa fan here but I have so much respect for coach Dawn Staley and The entire SC program. I was blown away by just how classy everyone was, especially Aliyah Boston. She’s such an amazing person. I wish her nothing but the best in her future.
Thanks. A great program team and experience we had, but most importantly people. Congratulations on your victory and enjoy watching generational talent you have, she’s special.
@@mrjay3047 thanks! Honestly losing at this point in the season is the most heartbreaking thing imaginable. I actually have never felt this way before, but I actually feel sorry for SC after seeing Zia cry. I hope they all excel in the next phase of their lives and for some of them, in the WNBA
@@michaeltakahashi3468 Agreed. My heart goes out to all the ladies. Not only on my favorite team, but on all the programs. As a parent of a collegiate athlete it’s heartbreaking to see a young person like that but I hope in time they can always remember how special it was to be able to play as long as they did. There are only a so many dribbles, so many snaps, so many laps or swings in whatever sport one plays and they got to play at a great level longer than most. But most importantly the found a sisterhood that will last a lifetime. I couldn’t be prouder of these young women.
Aliyah Boston was well-versed and gracious during the postgame conference, showing why she is truly a unique individual who excels in both athletics and academics. No matter who it is, it takes a special person to accomplish what she has as a student athlete. Her future is bright, no matter what she decides to do in the future and I wish her all the luck and encouragement in the world.
Thanks Lady Gamecock for another great season. Thanks Freshies for a memorable journey. May you all find the happiness and success you deserve. Thanks Robbie for your dedication as well
@yumpladukfoo It wasn’t the best outcome I would have hoped for as a fanand I can’t speak on the Clowney situation because for him it a shrewd business decision especially when you consider that was around the same time as Marcus Lattimore…as far as these ladies, some that I have had privilege of watching for years, some I have had the privilege of interacting with I could never be embarrassed by what they have to both the game and the university. Greener pastures is a bit of a misnomer as the WNBA is not the windfall that the NFL is and they will probably earn more as collegians then as a professional on a per bases. They were the one who sacrificed and gave their blood, sweat and tears many of unseen hours while I got to proudly sit and cheer. I couldn’t be more proud of these women.
Comments are amazing: UConn loses, comments hate on their coach. SC loses this game, comments hate on their coach. Talkers talk. Robbie, thanks for putting this replay up; I know you love your SC and you didn't back off putting this tough game up for everybody. Gotta love yah, man.
Just calling out Dawn, not hate,when one player hurting u that much why not double team make anybody but her beat u this had to be a game plan, congrats to Iowa/female Steph Curry better team on the floor today
Clark is fearless. She has no memory of missed shots, she only sees the next opportunity. And she doesn't just "let it fly", she is mechanically sound. I guess maybe more than being a shooter, Clark is a scorer.
If you watch her games you’ll see that no one gets close to her. No one is able to get in her face. Virtually all of her shots on on her terms with no one close. She is so quick that she makes you pay if you try to guard her too close. Her shots aren’t even contested. That’s greatness
Yes. And she's got that James Harden step back 3 pointer. Except that she steps to the left when she stops. I call it a walk as they are taking a step without dribbling which is only allowed on a layup. But, if they allow it in the NBA, they should allow it here also. Iowa has at least 4 great 3-point shooters. And more frightening for opponents, Clark is third on her team in terms of percentage on 3-pointers!
She can shake any defender with their understanding that if they commit too much to her she will find the open player at the rim. She’s the Swiss Army knife
I just cannot believe it. I really wanted SC to win the championship 💔😭 I've been following their game since Aja Wilson began her career there. But we have to be real and recognize that Caitlyn Clark is just pure talent and was unstoppable last night We will certainly miss this team and I'll just pray that SC can overcome this great upset and come back stronger and more determined than ever. Can't wait to see all freshes in the WNBA ❤ Best of luck to Gamecocks WBB. FOREVER TO THEE 🤙🐓🔥💯
good season south carolina. yall definitely have nothing to be ashamed of. keep up the good work and lets continue to grow the women's game. a classic for sure.
What the hell was Beal doing on the floor for 35 whole minutes?! She was a complete liability for SC the entire game. She didn’t want to shoot the ball on the offensive end, and looked like she had cinder blocks on her feet on the defensive end. I don’t understand how she was a defensive player of the year finalist, but she wasn’t the primary defender on Clark. If she wasn’t going to be a threat offensively, the least she could’ve did was take the Clark assignment personal and brought some energy defensively. Beal’s lack of intensity and leadership as a senior at this level is 1000% the reason SC lost that game last night. 3 points on 1-9 shooting with 1 rebound, 1 assist, and 5 fouls in 35 minutes of play is just embarrassing. Amihere and Hall deserved those minutes. Probably would’ve made a difference. They at least made it more difficult for Clark.
100% agree on Amihere and Hall getting those minutes. Noticed when Hall was guarding Clarke she was doing a great job and Amihere is a lot more energetic and mature defensively can guard every position. Hall also wasn't afraid to shoot those open shots they would've started falling for her.
I've watched this game probably 10 times, classic sports , as a Hawkeye fan, I must say Zia Cooke you are tenacious and gritty , congratulations to the Gamecocks on your season, No losers played in this game,
I watched the whole recording, which is probably the 2nd time ever in 54 years I've watched an whole recorded game. The intensity for the entire 40 minutes was incredible.
In March t BBall the best reality show possible pressure undid my SC u can see scared three pt. Shots trying not to show by rushing 9ne and done is best format can u imagine the NBA this format it would be war
Too many missed free throws and layups finally caught up with them.😢This was the only team that captured my attention this season and I appreciate them for doing it.😊
Why are you complaining, you won the game. For me it looks like you want bragging power in the comments of a SOUTH CAROLINA CHANNEL. You can post a comment on here but like make it positive. Nobody wants a bragger on Robbie’s channel. This is a safe commenting place for people to share opinions, not rants.
@@Sponsermebojangles Who is this comment for? Me? Because Ceddy is obviously talking about SC. Do you understand English? No one said negative things about SC. Just pointed out verifiable facts and observations from their season and this game. My comment was directed at the fact that regardless who your favorite team is, Caitlin is fun to watch also because she is an exciting player. Little hint: Take Michael Jordan for an example. Even Non-Bulls fans watched every game they played, because MJ was so exciting to watch. And who runs this channel that hearted your idiotic comment. Whoever that person is, they’re just as dumb.
She gonna grow from she panic and knows it Beal too outside shot never came Iowa defense in the paint scared shot them rushed scared shots trying not to show it them passing when just a mess can we give Iowa credit don't u think there pressure on Caitlin
Amazing that Iowa won despite the refs not calling about 20 obvious fouls, being totally outnumbered with subs and much less depth, the HUGE height disadvantage, SC being defensively superior, SC being massively superior on the boards, and probably a half dozen other disadvantages. Even with all those factors working against them, Iowa STILL won. Massively embarrassing loss for SC, and such poor coaching and defense played against the best player in the game.
Raven made more 3’s then our whole team put together stop with the non sense what y’all wanted her to shoot 10 3’s in make all 10 on this big stage when the game plan always been go inside
I don't think the 3s were necessary it became a necessity because Iowa dare anyone but Cooke to shoot. My Armchair coaching was to shoot the mid range shot and go to your strength in rebounding. Seem like Dawn didn't have a plan B.
I’ve never seen a coach get out coached like that. SMH @ Staley. Screen and rolls all day, daring people to shoot………..can nobody on South Carolina shoot? It was horrible
Robbie thank you for posting every game of the Gamecocks. Whether we've won or loss. Despite the outcome of last night's game, the 22-23 Gamecocks WBB team was nothing short of remarkable. They not only remained poised being the #1 team in the country, they also have remained humble throughout the year. Nevertheless I will say last night's loss wasn't just to Caitlin or Iowa...the narrative was written to push one story to the discredit of another.
@@salvador754 Aliyah Boston was an amazing talent, we were lucky to have her but those types don’t come along all the time. We will have to Cardoso grow into the best version of herself and she is at a great program for it
@@mrjay3047 MJ Cardoso may be the only SC team member to include coaches to be proud of her game, Maybe Zia but that's it that Fullwilly coming in looks like AJa Wilson clone watchout
Heartbroken to say the least. I had a bad feeling about this game all week. And rightfully so we did not execute whatsoever. Kierra was a complete non factor. Brea didn’t play well at all on the offensive side of the ball especially when we needed her. Aliyah couldn’t get going either. Kamilla showed up and balled. Zia absolutely played her heart out once again in a final four game. She just wouldn’t let us lose. Idk which final four loss hurts more this one or Stanford. But I think this one takes the cake. Mainly because this will be the last game we see of the freshies. This 2019 recruiting class will go down as one of the best ever. And I’m proud to have witnessed it. They turned a 18 year old who just wanted to watch some basketball into a die hard gamecock fan. Congratulations to Iowa you have a generational talent. Appreciate you as always Robbie🐐
Where was Aliyah & brea beal I don’t wanna see nobody blame zia or raven.. brea supposed to be the best lock down defender where was she where was the so called best player Aliyah at where was our starting pg at y was Iowa scoring so easy Dawn got out coached
Just going to assume that you either didn’t watch the game or you don’t understand it. AB was in foul trouble on top of Iowa daring our guards to shoot.
Was shocked Beal didn't shoot more three's honestly, with that being said though Brea Hall actually did a good job defending Clarke when she was in the game, Raven couldn't keep up with her. I never realized how quick Clarke was until this game. SC needs to incorporate 3 pt shooting. They are not an offensive threat from 3 and Iowa knew that. It just looks like they didn't have their legs this game some of those shots they usually make. I figured that would be their downfall. Didn't predict them not to come out on top though.
Beal was on the floor. Check the stats. 35 minutes for a no show Beal, 15 minutes for a much better player this day, Amihere. Staley likes “her” girls.
I’ve always had the stance the LA is a better defender than Beal. She can guard all 5 positions, has more length, and is just a tad bit quicker on her feet.
the pick and roll defense killed us....We expected CC to be HER.....I love her game, our team was off all night... great atmosphere in Dallas. I tried my best to have a good time anyways.
I could tell that SC was in trouble in the beginning when I saw Brea Beal refuse to shoot even though she was wide open on the side. She did this in many of the previous games where they were scoring inside. So, I thought the plan was to lull future teams into thinking they wouldn't shoot but then change the plan and start shooting from outside in the final 2 games against the better teams. Can you imagine Clark or any of Iowa's starting 5 seeing the defender back up 10 feet from them and not shooting? Iowa knew Beal and others wouldn't shoot medium or long shots, so they backed up and clogged up the paint. SC couldn't get the ball inside. So essentially, it was 5 Iowa players against the 2 or 3 SC players in the paint or close to the basket for most of the game. Iowa ignored any SC player on the outside except for Zia Cooke. Eventually, Raven Johnson started taking advantage of the space in front of her but it was too late by then. I hope SC now sees that they have to spend more time working on their long shooting during the summer like most top teams today. 3 point shooting is getting much better across all leagues. A 3 will always beat a 2 if you are just trading baskets.
I was surprised Coach Staley didn’t make the adjustment. When Raven started hitting 3s Clarke started guarding her out there vs daring her to shoot like earlier in the game. Think Staley should’ve encouraged them to keep shooting those open 3s because they were getting so many offensive rebounds, they would’ve started making those 3s eventually case in point Raven… drawing the defense out of the paint so SC can play their inside game like usual
@@audriwilliams7943 Exactly! If Beal didn't want to shoot the 3, I would have put in Olivia Thompson. I bet you wouldn't need to tell her to shoot when she is open. It almost looked like Beal lost her confidence in shooting.
@@audriwilliams7943 Thank you common sense I’m like why didn’t she encourage Raven to shoot 🤦🏾♂️ after she hit the first 2 then if Clark started to defend run your off ball screens to Cooke now it’s free game for Cooke and the bigs
@Tyana That is a good point. Now that you mention it, Bree Hall will be a great scorer if she works on her 3s and improves it during the summer. That kid is as fearless as Clark when it comes to putting up 3s!
LSU Will Stomp IOWA Any Day Of The Week.Iowa Don't Play DEFENSE That's Why LSU Dropped 111 Points On Them.LSU Will Drop 150 Points On Them If They Show Up This Year. LSU.
Ha Ha You So Funny .Iowa Doesn't Play Any Defense .Maryland Scored Over A Hundred On Them .Iowa Won't Be Back In The Final Four But If They Are LSU Will Score 150 On Them This Time.
Come on SC fans, you were yelling about how UConn fans were whining and making excuses when they lost, now you're doing the same thing. Come on now. The expectation was that SC would win; they had size, depth, strength, the momentum, so of course they were favored. That's a lot of weight for players to carry. Plus, the young women of SC had the weight of the expectation of their fan base to carry. A lot was put on this SC team.
No one player lost this game, it’s a team game. Everyone had an opportunity to step up but only Zia and Raven did, Laeticia was a spark off the bench in the 1st half too
Amihere better in EVERY stat compared to Beal. But… Beal 35 minutes, Amihere 15. In 35 minutes Beal - 1 rebound 1-9 1 assist 2 turnovers 5 personals. All year defence, yes but this bully ball girl went to the line ONCE.
Agreed. Iowa got pummeled on the boards, but hung in there. SC was used to taking it to their opponent and didn't seem to like another team getting physical with them.
I loved watching Iowa and UConn play as well, but they didn’t match this one. Championship could have been an all time classic too, but refs got a little too involved on one team. Calling the Technical on Clark, but never on Mulkey, showed plenty of issues. 5 fouls called on Iowa before LSU had even 1 to start the game and 14/19 Iowa fouls were on their top 3 scorers. Yeah, kinda fishy. The refs ruined a game that could have been entertaining as hell from a spectator perspective. Can’t take away Carson’s 3’s, girl came to play.
@@sarahcarr5275I’m not a person that likes shit talking, but I understand it’s a thing in sports. Reese’s antics were bad. Very unsportsmanlike. All the pundits who never watched a game claimed Clark did the same thing, which was inherently false from the start. I find it funny that Van Lith has since corrected people on it, so the “they are the same” argument was crap. The two UConn greats calling the game hated those actions too, you could tell on their faces before they said anything. I never saw on replay or anything, but I heard there were reports that LSU players didn’t shake Iowa player’s hands after the game. That’s not very sportsmanlike either. The disrespecting South Carolina stance was all-time stupid too. Who gets upset about another team beating the team that skunked you? I’d be happy I wouldn’t have to play them again when they play the same style you do at a more elite level. Iowa having a game plan that forced South Carolina to beat them with their weakest level of play is just good coaching, and South Carolina wasn’t bad in that style of play really either. Some fans are just flat out dumb.
@zackn6118 Losers Like You Don't Have Anything To Talk Shut About .So Funny How You Racist Dont Get Upset When It's White Gurl Caitlyn Jenner Clark Doing The Exact Same Thing. Oh Guess What LSU Just Won The NCAA Base Ball Championship And After The Game A White Base Ball Player Did The Same Ring Me Gesture That Upset All You Racist And Not One Of Yall Called Him CLASS LESS Or Anything Else .I Wonder Why Yall Bigots Didn't Get Upset Now .I Guess You Just Can't Stand To See A Black Team Win .Lol.
Beal and Saxton picked a Hell of a time to have a bad night. I always say nerves do crazy things to people and teams. Still scratching my head why Staley did not double team clark.
@@whugh9873 Precisely. Even though I was of the camp hoping they doubled with height and put Beal on their 2nd best ball handler, there is a style that can be defeated by another and this is the style that can beat this team, that being a team of 3pt shooters that can also rebound, much the reason Stanford challenges us.
She was counting on fatigue and her defenders I agree 1 3 1front court trap woulda forced the ball out of Caitlin hands but she has Steph Curry range no other female player in the world has none
Welp my two faves, SC and UCONN, have fallen already so no need for me to follow march madness anymore. Still, a huge applause and thank you to the seniors of both teams, they both deserved to win this competition and for me will still be the two best teams in the ncaaw. Go Gamecocks and Go Huskies!
Well, we lost the game. But, could have won Aliah for another year, the co-vid year. Sorry, we lost, ladies . . . but your season was a supa-winner. You have absolutely nothing to be sad for. Chins up! For next year!
fantastic season! congrats to iowa. i’m not really upset about the loss. i kinda prepared myself beforehand bc i knew it’d be a long night for us. not having sharpshooters & our lack of defensive focus through the first 4 rounds caught up to us. i’m more eager to get into the off-season and the freshman class to get here. congrats to the freshies 🥹 y’all will be missed dearly. but i’m super excited to see how breezy, cardoso, raven & feagin bounce back next year being the new stars of the team.
This was a great game. Don't blame this one on the officiating, though not great it was far better than the Championship game. Major players on both sides had to spend time on the bench and the fouls were pretty even. What cost SC the game was their inability to understand and defend the give and go. Players of good character on both teams. A classic.
I’m honestly glad that big teams, that would usually make it to the finals, have been knocked out. Don’t get me wrong, SC has plenty of talent and they’re really a force to be reckoned with. However, I was really rooting for Iowa because I want to see someone new in the finals… also because going for the underdog is entertaining for me if I feel that they can stand their ground lol. I wouldn’t say I’m a fan of any team, but that doesn’t mean I don’t enjoy watching these women play. Good work ladies! I’m still rooting for the Hawkeyes!
SC missed 33 fg shots. SC missed 16 3 pt fg attempts. If SC makes 2 more 3 pt fgs, they win. If SC makes 3 more 2 pt fgs, they win. Say whatever you want, but SC didn't make enough shots.
Credit Iowa coaching plus the pressure of March first time all year SC felt they could lose u can see it in their eyes three points shots scared trying not to act scared go back it is clear
It was crazy how badly SC shot and were #1t. Cook, Jones - the only ones apparently on the entire SC team who can shoot, and they ALL had ALL kinds of look and time, even taking them 4 or 5 tries AT the glass.. IA has 3 or 4 consistent 3pnt shooters and 2 lay uppers AND 1 big inside. Bball may be fixed, but IA was clearly the more skilled team overall (AND they got beat up fouled literally).
For all the whiners complaining about the officials; get real. Bad calls and non calls each way. The team with the best player won. She should have two player of the year awards instead of one. No way was Boston better last year.
gamecocks game plan to let them have wide open layups instead of 3s was so dumb. if the whole Iowa team can beat you shooting 3s with a hand in their face then fine but letting them beat you on wide open layups every time down is very poor coaching
I don't think it was their plan. From what I heard their strategy was to force mid range jumpers, which would've been intelligent. They just for whatever reason failed to execute their plan...
That’s because the game of basketball can by one superstar having a great game affect the whole outcome. What you witnessed was not laziness but a superb exhibition from someone who will be an all time great, a luminary of the game. The talent to pass no dissect to allow a big one dribble in a tournament. That is unfathomable. Hats off to Clark and Iowa. Thanks Lady Gamecocks for a great season.
Iowa flipped the script. It turned into a situation where SC was having to explain how they were going to have to respond to Iowa's coaching and better team play. One player can't win a game unless they are part of a much bigger effort that didn't just come along by accident. SC. got solved by a very good coach and savvy players with a lot of experience together.
@@amcra1 I guess playing the games is unnecessary then. Just decide the better team based on public opinion. SC wasn't the better team that night and that is the part of always that counts.
Yeah maybe SC is a better team overall coming from an Iowa fan. But that’s the beauty of the ncaa tournament. We don’t have to beat SC in a game of 7, we just had to beat them once and we were playing well and SC was missing shots and sometimes that’s all it takes
This was devastating to watch live. I realized we would lose around the third quarter after LA brought the team within reason during the second and somehow during the start of the second half brea beal and saxton were back in… No offense to beal, usually she’s able to do her thing or AT LEAST something but this game was just frustrating to watch. Seeing her stand around the court like a ghost was frustrating, watching her try to force a layup into an already packed paint was frustrating, seeing her pass up ANY attempt at a three point or even mid range shot bc that’s how open she was, was frustrating. I can definitely agree with ppl when they say Dawn was outcoached. She let seniority and favoritism affect her want to win. At some point I thought I could’ve taken her place and done a better job. Even worse, Fletcher absolutely dumbfounded me, she was useless but at least Dawn didn’t keep her on the floor too long. Seeing LA work and hustle for rebounds and put backs was definitely a sight to see and if she came back for her fifth year it’d definitely make sense to see her starting. LA guarded Clark one time and with that one time, got a steal, after that she was magically switched onto an Iowa teammate who was virtually nonexistent. WHY DAWN??? At that moment I felt she must’ve been paid to the rig the game, there was no other way she didn’t see the defensive effort and WANT to win from LA?!? There was no way she didn’t see the laziness and nerves basically JUMPING off of Beal. Zia cooke did her thing, at the end, seeing her cry it rlly broke my heart. She was the only starting 5 that wanted to win (I can’t even speak on what happened w Boston) and it definitely showed because at the end she was the only one crying and everyone else is comforting her??? That was weird to me… YOU should be crying too. SMFH. Cardoso did her thing, there’s nothing rlly to say. 7/7 fg% was it? Regardless, even as a junior, she knew what this game meant and what it would do for Gamecock history. Zia, LA, Cardoso, Hall, and Johnson… THAT should’ve been the starting five tonight. I’m definitely disappointed in Staley.
Zia was twisting her body and moving at an unstoppable pace trying to keep the GCs in the game, she rlly balled out. I’m just so sad to see her go like this, I only even got into basketball and SC because of HER. wow.
Lot of great points Maya. The game plan was baffling to comprehend at times. I guess it was an uncharacteristically bad night all around. That being said, the game was close in the end. Can you imagine if they played just a little better?
Agree 100% with everything you said. Hall did a good job guarding Caitlyn as well. She forced her to pass the ball and miss some shots and was suddenly taken out of the game. Fletcher has never been useful in my opinion aside from her ball control. I was frustrated the whole game waiting for Coach Staley to adjust…
No they didn’t ESPN and their referees won it for the cry baby Ciatlyn Clark and the Iowa chickchicke hawks, how can a team that was out rebound by 24 win? Answer call phantom fouls on Boston to take her out of the game.
@@kenichitamagusuku3194 I totally agree….I noticed the referees were calling unessecary fouls…their goal was to foul Boston out of the game..my goodness
@@AdorationTVlet's see elbows to the back and grabbing and pushing player's aren't fowls...hmmm y'all must like a dirty playing basketball team then huh.
South Carolina CRUMBLED under REAL pressure LOL....Clark and her team were too CLEVER....and a GREAT team plan(by Iowa) beat a team who had NO plan lol.....ADIOS South Carolina.....
South Carolina has had the best post players in the country over the last 8 seasons in a'ja and Aliyah, but have never had consistent 3 point shooting to surround them. Which is why they've seen multiple bodies. All the guards need to go to work on their jump shot. I hope tessa and milaysia get lost of pt next season, because they will be the best shooters on the team. Off season begins now!!!!!!
@Tyana I've watched tessa games on youtube efficient 3 level scorer and free throws. Lets the game come to her. Only seen highlights of milaysia, so don't know he efficient she is, but she has range, and not afraid to shoot
Yea ain't not way SC, should've lost this game. They threw up too many bricks. They had more bucket attempts but the results didn't yield. LSU can beat Iowa, but they gone have to stay solid the whole game. I hope LSU been practicing those free throws. Those missed points always come back to bite you in the ass. Well played ladies! Looking forward to the finals.
Cooke 11 for 21. Rest of the Freshies 3 for 21. Compare stats for Amihere and Beal. Amhihere better by far in every stat except time played. Beal 35 minutes, Amihere 15. Why?
I was wondering why staley didn't start raven & LA & cardosa the 2nd half they brought them bac within 1pt by halftime!! Saxton, Fletcher & bre didn't show up!! there were so many open 3's for them which they passed up..
Because alls Staley ever says is "we need to get it into Boston" that was her only plan. She wanted her to out shine Clark and did it at the expense of her team unfortunately.
@@christy8400 Getting it to Boston has worked for most of the year. The problem is that you can't get it to Boston if your wing players refuse to shoot open 3s when the other team collapses on Boston.
@@whugh9873 yeah but she's so hyper focused on her in this game and not the team. She was out coached by Iowa. Don't get me wrong South Carolina was an amazing team, Boston will do great things, but half of the players looked like they didn't want to be there in Iowa game. Martin snd clark drove past Beal so many times, exposed defense or she didn't want to play idk what it was but something was off.
@yumpladukfoo Had tears in my eyes misspelling words. I am not going to nik-pik the game, but Iowa did not win the game SC lost it. Poor referees official were part of the game, if you going to pile on. I digress.
I'm extremely disappointed in what I saw take place on Friday night. This isn't the SC team that had an answer 4 every situation. I was waiting 4 Coach Staley 2 press clark by doubling her b4 she could get down the floor. I thought they'd take the ball out of her hand. Never happened. I thought Coach Staley would keep LA on her after she ripped the ball from clark. I thought Amihere played would've given her more trouble cuz of her length and she played with more desire.Beal seemed a bit jittery ~even offensively as well. We shot poorly with the exception of Zia Cooke who has always been fearless on the big stage ! Cardoso I thought was spectacular doing what she normally does. Now 4 iowa fans talking about the fouls we got away ...clark extended her arm pushiing Bree Hall right in front of the refs...no call. Neither side will be satisfied with calls / no-calls when it comes 2 fouls. I disgress still with clark's 41 points; Boston w/ the 2 early fouls and playing tentative when on the court.. there was still a chance 4 SC 2 win. Those turnovers in the end were crucial.But that didn't lose them the game cuz they shouldn't have been in that position anyway. Usually Coach Staley makes the right adjustments makes the right call the players execute the game plan but none of that happened. With all that said I'm ride or die Coach Staley #gamecockwbb #fam thru & thru. I'm looking 4ward 2 cn our new recruits & next yr's team already ! #forever2thee❤🖤🐔🤙🏾
Staley has the same ride or die attitude with Beal and that is why SC lost. Amihere or Hall on the court for 35 minutes like Beal and it is a different game. 35 min Beal, 15 min Amihere, 7 min Hall. Look on ESPN and check the stats. Daley has blinders on when it comes to Beal. Watch the WNBA in 5 years, Boston and Beal will not be starters, Amihere? We will see. Stay safe.
@@Dingle051554 I definitely agree Amihere was probably the better match up especially after clark blew by Beal at least 3x. I was baffled as 2 why Coach Staley didn't call a timeout 2 make an adjustment there. I agree with u that was a huge mistake. At that time they still had a chance 2 win the game...so ur probably right about her showing 2 much loyalty 2 Beal. But Aliyah Boston & Brea Beal may be ok on the next level cuz Aliyah won't receive the dbl and triple teams in the WNBA. As 4 Brea Beal she'll have 2 improve her lateral quickness defensively 2 deal with the speedier guards in the 'W'. As 4 Amihere teams r always looking 4 a great utility player and 2 me she fits the bill perfectly. Peace and blessings🙏🏾
@Bryant Tipton Boston shouldn't let 2 fouls affect her like that...she's a vet. Soon as she returned 2 the court her mindset should've been 2 attack...rally the troops ! She has all the intangibles...the basketball I.Q. but 2 me her heart & will DIDN'T SHOW UP ! Zia Cooke's showed up even though she ran out of gas in the end. I'll take her aggressive play even when she had 2 trunovers at the end. That's a player I want 2 go 2 war with everytime ! Her tears were that of a player who wants it so bad it hurts ...when u lose. Amihere has that same kinda heart ...hustle 2 her game. Yes I was just waiting 4 Coach Staley 2 make her chess move but instead she kept playing checkers. This team is 2 talented 2 not be in the finals ! Peace and God bless u🙏🏾
The girls had a great season! But this game was out of their reach from the start and they just couldn't gain steam. Raven and Fletcher had so many open and uncontested shots and didn't take them - they were left wide open sooo many occasions. I think Cooke should've pointed this game and guarded Caitlin. Maybe. Boston ...was completely off the entire game; that shocked me. Brea, couldn't get her rhythm. Cardosa really stepped up. I'm really shocked. Wanted that repeat so bad. Great season, SC!
Brea had 35 minutes. Look at the stats. Amihere had her rhythm but only 15 minutes? Coach has “her” player. But not last night. Where was Beal bully ball?
Well it’s hard to start to go on a roll when they hold you so you can’t move than foul called for being held, but we missed to many put backs from couple feet away. Our ladies did well with all the disadvantages and almost won
@@godzchild3445 I always "like" the thank yous that people post in their comments as a way to acknowledge that they took the time to say thanks for my efforts. It doesn't mean I agree with everything in their post, just my way of acknowledging their thanks for the videos. I try to reply to every thanks regardless of who they pull for.
@@RobbieRobinsonGamecockWBB I guess my disappointment in how things turned out Friday is causing me 2 not think clearly. But charge it 2 my head and not my heart. Even if u wanted 2 root 4 another team that's not my business. Ur a grown man and I should be thanking u 4 the upload ...giving us #gamecockwbb #fams a chance 2 enjoy the games. Even the 1's we lose. Once again I truly am sorry sir and may God continue 2 bless U.🙏🏾
Still hurts to watch this game back. They were never going to get the chance to play South Carolina basketball well before the tip off 😪. Can’t wait to see them come back with vengeance next season
Jasmine Carson was usually a starter... and most of LSU had at least 20pts.. they all put in on that win. They said they watched this game and saw how iowa wouldn't guard 3pt shots.
Already spoke on why Beal got more playing time than Amihere. That was before watching the first half. Amihere and Cooke were the only ones showing heart. Period. The stats and now the vid show the glaring favouritism by Coach Staley.
Beal upper classman with three point shot Dawn counting that never came better defender Iowa in paint all night SC,March pressure couldn't make them pay
Got panic from March one and done the outside shots scared them rushing not to show it plus Caitlin is Steph Curry best shooter ever, range makes double team WAY out of position for back door cuts as we saw it in am SC fan offer no excuses congrats IOWA better team in March pressure
south carolina cant shoot for crap if its over 15 feet its a brick just over the back rebounds and mugging defense. clark has more talent than the whole SC team
That is interesting. SC's shooting isn't anywhere near Iowa's level. But Iowa only won by 4 with SC's best player watching from the bench for half the game, 2 of their other starters AWOL and Clark repeating her 40 point performance. I wonder what that means if SC gets shooters next year?
@@whugh9873 Zia is their best player and she doesn't get enough credit for it. I mean having Aliyah shoot a 3 that last play of the game what was Staley thinking.
Clarke is amazing but those other players deserve so much more credit. She doesn't get assists if they don't position appropriately and make those shots. Overall very mature and fundamentally sound team with good coaching as well.
Inastute comment !! SC picked their poison and stuck with it. SC took away IOWAs perimeter shooting, Gabby Marshall & Kate Martin, probably with the proved to be false belief that their defensive perimeter players could handle Clark one-on-one. IOWA"s high post offense forced Boston to stop Clark's drives and let Czinano roll to the basket; their wasn't weak side help because the threat of Martin/Marshall in the corners. Lisa Bluder WON the coaching battle and Clark has ice water in her veins but without having Four players that all shoot 39-40% from 3 the plan would not have worked.
Well SC has been the champion for a year so they know them better. But, I often prefer to mute the game than to listen to announcers incessant need to listen to their own voices. Not every second needs to be filled with blabbering. We are watching TV and can see most of what is going on.
@David U act like it's an exaggeration ...they usually r bigger more powerful and outrebound their opponents. Fact is they outrebounded iowawbb 49-25 but other factors led 2 them losing.They shot poorly from the field and at the FT line. Defensively they didn't dbl clark b4 she could get up the floor. Brea Beal played below her avg offensively and defensively~she just picked the wrong time 2 have a bad game. I could say the same thing about Aliyah Boston..Raven bn a freshmen 2 didn't play with the same confidence. The only 2 who didn't let the big stage affect them were Zia Cooke and Kamilla Cardoso. With that said,clark's 41 points still was barely enough. But u just have 2 tip ur hat 2 them they beat us this time. * I'm only replying because u act like they didn't come in2 the game undefeated. Evidently the formula had been working up since last season. They r the 2022 National Champions. But Friday vs iowawbb they didn't meet their usual standard.*
I was at the game. SC where the hell were your Fams? This was a home game for Iowa. American Airlines center was packed with Iowa fans. Then I’m surprised at the bad coaching job by Staley. When she put Olivia in, I figured the fix was in. Didn’t play Saxton hardly at all. Not adjusting to the pick and roll. It’s as if Staley knew the outcome.
If you know basketball, the defense Iowa was in, any smart coach would do what Staley did, playing anyone that can shoot 3's.. too bad it wasn't falling in..
Man South Carolinas so big they looked like a w.n.b.a. team against a high school team. And then theirs Catlin Clark. I'm totally shocked Iowa pulled this off. South Carolina clearly got out coached.
They will never get the credit, but Martin and Warnock played their hearts out and made a huge difference in the game. Warnock's O-board in the waning minutes was a game changer. Martin sagging in on the post all game long, boxing out, denying and scrapping for boards against a much taller team was classic #20.
Raven needs a mid range game that is part of taking it to the hoop 40 points around the lane is easier that beats the officiating Henderson had Al around game 3 take it to hoop and mid range takes practice love you all NEW AND JUST AS GOOD MORE THAN BASE LINE TO BASE LINE
South Carolina deserve to lose that game. It was like they were scared to shoot if you watch the first three minutes of the game. Iowa didn’t even press them they left wide open, and South Carolina player’s didn’t even take the shot
that and that awful pick and roll defense. I was there... It felt like I was in an episode of the Twilight Zone. we Knew CC would do her thing, but Czinano played the game of her life... she had at least 14 points off of dives to the basket because of our awful pick and roll defense.. Our lack of shooting early on didn't help either. I probably won't get over this game for awhile. I got over the Stanford game in 2021 eventually, but this 2023 Final Four....yeesh.. The Iowa fans sitting near us were pretty awesome. I can't complain too much. We enjoyed Dallas. I just wanted to come back to South Carolina with the chip! UGH
She’s quite accomplished for someone who doesn’t use her head. Most successful people are quite smart. As for this team, do you need someone to give you a rundown of all that they have achieved? Or are you capable of looking that up on your own? Pretty impressive for a group that doesn’t use their head. The championship pedigree that this program has earned…pretty great feat-for a group that doesn’t use their heads 🙄
Just watched the whole game suprised Dawn didn't correct defense on those easy layups..they asked dawn who had the "JUICE" I see which player had the juice..if u know what I mean
I m nobody but I call before game started for A1 3 1half court trap to take the ball from Clark but SC never had trouble all year not too many Iowa player with good dribble. That woulda made diff.
Reminds me if that superbowl with the Broncos and panthers that people remember for Cam and the fumble but I remember for the offense never adjusting to Von Miller. Remind me of the game before state where our HS coaches never adjusted we didn't even see them at halftime, 1st time that happened in 4 years. The Virginia Tech game, Tech was up big, Lsu grabbed some momentum and was coming back. Tech start jacking up threes ignoring their 6'6" big with a fade away from hell. All the coach had to do was call timeout and say calm down get the ball to Kitley and they win. He called a timeout when LSU got the lead or was a possession away. Like who do that? A Mexican coach and black quarterback was close to being called the greatest team ever. The NFL was like hell no, they still was a one lose regular season team but they'll see forgotten Ina history. Staley 3rd ring, undefeated season and possibly the greatest defense ever, nah let's go with the legend of CC and then the resurrection of LSU. I guess I'll just coach lil league basketball and that will be my sports.
@@KelzKelz KK what with football analogy, I'm SC fan all out, I refuse to offer nothing but praise for Iowa we had them in front of us 40min no excuse good enough never gonna offer any
In the end all they were good at was rebounding. They couldn’t even touch Caitlin. They couldn’t shoot. Boston was a no show. Cooke is a true star and so was Cardoso but the rest should be embarrassed. Brea Beal was playing as if her shoelaces were tied together.
Yes. They need to work on their shooting for next year. They even miss more layups than any team I have seen. Lucky they were able to get their own rebounds. In contrast, Monika Czinano hardly misses any shot around the basket.
@@Dingle051554 Beal outside shot was needed from the corner Amihir close,doesn't have it that woulda won the game,gotten Iowa defense out of the paint,never came,Beal better defender, maybe both at same time with Saxon or Fletcher out Zia back to point guard just congrats to female Steph Curry
@@salvador754 if SC shoots halfway decent they win that game. It took a perfect storm to lose to Iowa. Iowa is great but they don’t have near the bigs or the overall power.
@@Good4HealthBad4Education The height of players is just one factor that affecting the rebounding battle, the position where the players stand and the response when your opponents miss their shoot are also very important. Such as Dennis Rodman, he is not very tall.
@@Good4HealthBad4Education so right, they were shorter and they worked smarter not harder. Gotta play your strengths and they did a good job of that in this game. If you know you’re not gonna win the rebound game, you gotta be sharper on almost everything else, because rebounding is an important part of the game.
I think that’s true to a certain extent but it’s also credit to South Carolina for using their size and crashing the boards. There’s a reason they’re the #1 team in the country. Hopefully the game vs SC helps my hawks beat LSU on Sunday
Imagine, if you will, a game of horse between Nika Muehl and Raven Johnson. Since they are both good defenders & good ballhandlers it would be a 12-hour game because they are both miserable shooters. If they played to 21, the sun might go down before either one got to 15
Imagine thinking that a point guard has an assist first score second mentality. If Morris for LSU shoots 20 shots and dishs 2 Iowa will get the chip. Look to her past games for clarity.
Imagine if the referees call the game fairly and collectly next time the Iowa played Carolina, Clark be on the bench with foul problems for pushing off and holding and Boston be on the court.being Aliyah. How many points can Caitlyn score from the bench, I bet not as much she was given credit for. Well it was a good season for the lady gamecocks even if the referees stole the championship, if you counted the Covid year we could have won 4 straight but for the 2 loses in the final 4. Thank Robbie for all the uploads great year. so I’m so proud of them
These refs and the bs politics are why NO ONE watched women's bball - until IA and Clark, the real #@r3ing deal in sports again (DESPITE the blatant bs and abuse).
True wnba was pushing LGBT more than basketball and demanding to be paid more than the men when they could not give tickets away and then they refs were extremely corrupt and it was easy to see their constant cheating.
Seeing Zia cry hurts my heart. These young ladies gave us an amazing season. Our first lost was a heart breaker, but no one can take away what they have accomplished as a team
I know... She really played her heart. She has nothing to be ashamed of
Yes that shows how I meant to her just heartbreaking but this is real life I believe March pressure got my SC favorite the outside shooting was tentative, then rushed trying not to show they lacked confidence but they did
Iowa fan here but I have so much respect for coach Dawn Staley and The entire SC program. I was blown away by just how classy everyone was, especially Aliyah Boston. She’s such an amazing person. I wish her nothing but the best in her future.
Thanks. A great program team and experience we had, but most importantly people. Congratulations on your victory and enjoy watching generational talent you have, she’s special.
@@mrjay3047 thanks! Honestly losing at this point in the season is the most heartbreaking thing imaginable. I actually have never felt this way before, but I actually feel sorry for SC after seeing Zia cry. I hope they all excel in the next phase of their lives and for some of them, in the WNBA
@@michaeltakahashi3468 Agreed. My heart goes out to all the ladies. Not only on my favorite team, but on all the programs. As a parent of a collegiate athlete it’s heartbreaking to see a young person like that but I hope in time they can always remember how special it was to be able to play as long as they did. There are only a so many dribbles, so many snaps, so many laps or swings in whatever sport one plays and they got to play at a great level longer than most. But most importantly the found a sisterhood that will last a lifetime. I couldn’t be prouder of these young women.
Aliyah Boston was well-versed and gracious during the postgame conference, showing why she is truly a unique individual who excels in both athletics and academics. No matter who it is, it takes a special person to accomplish what she has as a student athlete. Her future is bright, no matter what she decides to do in the future and I wish her all the luck and encouragement in the world.
@yumpladukfoo They were Trumpers who called them thugs. 😁
Thanks Lady Gamecock for another great season. Thanks Freshies for a memorable journey. May you all find the happiness and success you deserve. Thanks Robbie for your dedication as well
@yumpladukfoo It wasn’t the best outcome I would have hoped for as a fanand I can’t speak on the Clowney situation because for him it a shrewd business decision especially when you consider that was around the same time as Marcus Lattimore…as far as these ladies, some that I have had privilege of watching for years, some I have had the privilege of interacting with I could never be embarrassed by what they have to both the game and the university. Greener pastures is a bit of a misnomer as the WNBA is not the windfall that the NFL is and they will probably earn more as collegians then as a professional on a per bases. They were the one who sacrificed and gave their blood, sweat and tears many of unseen hours while I got to proudly sit and cheer. I couldn’t be more proud of these women.
IM IN PAINNNNNNN
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Comments are amazing: UConn loses, comments hate on their coach. SC loses this game, comments hate on their coach. Talkers talk. Robbie, thanks for putting this replay up; I know you love your SC and you didn't back off putting this tough game up for everybody. Gotta love yah, man.
Just calling out Dawn, not hate,when one player hurting u that much why not double team make anybody but her beat u this had to be a game plan, congrats to Iowa/female Steph Curry better team on the floor today
Clark is fearless. She has no memory of missed shots, she only sees the next opportunity. And she doesn't just "let it fly", she is mechanically sound. I guess maybe more than being a shooter, Clark is a scorer.
If you watch her games you’ll see that no one gets close to her. No one is able to get in her face. Virtually all of her shots on on her terms with no one close. She is so quick that she makes you pay if you try to guard her too close. Her shots aren’t even contested. That’s greatness
Win or lose, I will always be a Gamecock. Great season! ❤❤
Clark change of pace is absolutely incredible. She’s not just one speed and that’s why she dangerous on the floor
Yes. And she's got that James Harden step back 3 pointer. Except that she steps to the left when she stops. I call it a walk as they are taking a step without dribbling which is only allowed on a layup. But, if they allow it in the NBA, they should allow it here also. Iowa has at least 4 great 3-point shooters. And more frightening for opponents, Clark is third on her team in terms of percentage on 3-pointers!
@@whugh9873 oh for sure
Uhmm today she wasn’t 🤷🏾♀️🤷🏾♀️🤭🤭🤭got that a$& spanked
She can shake any defender with their understanding that if they commit too much to her she will find the open player at the rim. She’s the Swiss Army knife
I just cannot believe it. I really wanted SC to win the championship 💔😭 I've been following their game since Aja Wilson began her career there. But we have to be real and recognize that Caitlyn Clark is just pure talent and was unstoppable last night We will certainly miss this team and I'll just pray that SC can overcome this great upset and come back stronger and more determined than ever. Can't wait to see all freshes in the WNBA ❤ Best of luck to Gamecocks WBB. FOREVER TO THEE 🤙🐓🔥💯
SC fan here new recruit Fullwilly close enough AJa Wilson clone
good season south carolina. yall definitely have nothing to be ashamed of. keep up the good work and lets continue to grow the women's game. a classic for sure.
Love this comment. No matter what this has been a victory for the women’s game. The talent is awesome and the game is beautiful and pure.
What the hell was Beal doing on the floor for 35 whole minutes?! She was a complete liability for SC the entire game. She didn’t want to shoot the ball on the offensive end, and looked like she had cinder blocks on her feet on the defensive end. I don’t understand how she was a defensive player of the year finalist, but she wasn’t the primary defender on Clark. If she wasn’t going to be a threat offensively, the least she could’ve did was take the Clark assignment personal and brought some energy defensively. Beal’s lack of intensity and leadership as a senior at this level is 1000% the reason SC lost that game last night. 3 points on 1-9 shooting with 1 rebound, 1 assist, and 5 fouls in 35 minutes of play is just embarrassing. Amihere and Hall deserved those minutes. Probably would’ve made a difference. They at least made it more difficult for Clark.
Did you notice Carolina had problems on offense the last three games?
100% agree on Amihere and Hall getting those minutes. Noticed when Hall was guarding Clarke she was doing a great job and Amihere is a lot more energetic and mature defensively can guard every position. Hall also wasn't afraid to shoot those open shots they would've started falling for her.
Zia Cooke please use your covid year and come back... you can make more money at SC with Nil that in the wnba... you did toledo proud!!!!
I've watched this game probably 10 times, classic sports , as a Hawkeye fan, I must say Zia Cooke you are tenacious and gritty , congratulations to the Gamecocks on your season,
No losers played in this game,
I watched the whole recording, which is probably the 2nd time ever in 54 years I've watched an whole recorded game. The intensity for the entire 40 minutes was incredible.
In March t BBall the best reality show possible pressure undid my SC u can see scared three pt. Shots trying not to show by rushing 9ne and done is best format can u imagine the NBA this format it would be war
Thank you Robbie for posting the games all season. God bless you
Too many missed free throws and layups finally caught up with them.😢This was the only team that captured my attention this season and I appreciate them for doing it.😊
@Ceddy Williams. Really? Caitlin Clark and the Hawkeyes didn’t capture your attention this season?
@@frankiek2269 NOPE BIG 10 did not interest me this season. SEC DID.
Why are you complaining, you won the game. For me it looks like you want bragging power in the comments of a SOUTH CAROLINA CHANNEL. You can post a comment on here but like make it positive. Nobody wants a bragger on Robbie’s channel. This is a safe commenting place for people to share opinions, not rants.
@@Sponsermebojangles Who is this comment for? Me? Because Ceddy is obviously talking about SC. Do you understand English? No one said negative things about SC. Just pointed out verifiable facts and observations from their season and this game. My comment was directed at the fact that regardless who your favorite team is, Caitlin is fun to watch also because she is an exciting player. Little hint: Take Michael Jordan for an example. Even Non-Bulls fans watched every game they played, because MJ was so exciting to watch. And who runs this channel that hearted your idiotic comment. Whoever that person is, they’re just as dumb.
@@Sponsermebojangles And I realize my comment to you isn’t positive. But I can’t stand stupidity and won’t let it slide.
Seeing raven go from a confident shooter & pg to a player looking to pass while being wide open was a major site to see.
She gonna grow from she panic and knows it Beal too outside shot never came Iowa defense in the paint scared shot them rushed scared shots trying not to show it them passing when just a mess can we give Iowa credit don't u think there pressure on Caitlin
Amazing that Iowa won despite the refs not calling about 20 obvious fouls, being totally outnumbered with subs and much less depth, the HUGE height disadvantage, SC being defensively superior, SC being massively superior on the boards, and probably a half dozen other disadvantages. Even with all those factors working against them, Iowa STILL won.
Massively embarrassing loss for SC, and such poor coaching and defense played against the best player in the game.
MASSIVELY EMBARRASSING!!!!
'obvious fouls'. waaa waaa waaa.
Raven made more 3’s then our whole team put together stop with the non sense what y’all wanted her to shoot 10 3’s in make all 10 on this big stage when the game plan always been go inside
I don't think the 3s were necessary it became a necessity because Iowa dare anyone but Cooke to shoot. My Armchair coaching was to shoot the mid range shot and go to your strength in rebounding. Seem like Dawn didn't have a plan B.
I’ve never seen a coach get out coached like that. SMH @ Staley. Screen and rolls all day, daring people to shoot………..can nobody on South Carolina shoot? It was horrible
Dawn got out coached
Robbie thank you for posting every game of the Gamecocks. Whether we've won or loss.
Despite the outcome of last night's game, the 22-23 Gamecocks WBB team was nothing short of remarkable. They not only remained poised being the #1 team in the country, they also have remained humble throughout the year.
Nevertheless I will say last night's loss wasn't just to Caitlin or Iowa...the narrative was written to push one story to the discredit of another.
Damn, Cardoso was on fire. She’s like a Sylvia Fowles but needs to spin out of trouble and get more pts. She could be à dominating center.
She’s good and can be great but Sylvia Fowles, she was truly something special
Needs footwork keeping the ball moves like Boston just jumps back in up that's it
@@salvador754 Aliyah Boston was an amazing talent, we were lucky to have her but those types don’t come along all the time. We will have to Cardoso grow into the best version of herself and she is at a great program for it
@@mrjay3047 MJ Cardoso may be the only SC team member to include coaches to be proud of her game, Maybe Zia but that's it that Fullwilly coming in looks like AJa Wilson clone watchout
I can’t watch this game.. knowing they lost is enough for me. I’m extremely heartbroken 💔
This is real life Clark shoulda won nat. Title too but not to be
Heartbroken to say the least. I had a bad feeling about this game all week. And rightfully so we did not execute whatsoever. Kierra was a complete non factor. Brea didn’t play well at all on the offensive side of the ball especially when we needed her. Aliyah couldn’t get going either. Kamilla showed up and balled. Zia absolutely played her heart out once again in a final four game. She just wouldn’t let us lose. Idk which final four loss hurts more this one or Stanford. But I think this one takes the cake. Mainly because this will be the last game we see of the freshies. This 2019 recruiting class will go down as one of the best ever. And I’m proud to have witnessed it. They turned a 18 year old who just wanted to watch some basketball into a die hard gamecock fan. Congratulations to Iowa you have a generational talent. Appreciate you as always Robbie🐐
Where was Aliyah & brea beal I don’t wanna see nobody blame zia or raven.. brea supposed to be the best lock down defender where was she where was the so called best player Aliyah at where was our starting pg at y was Iowa scoring so easy Dawn got out coached
Just going to assume that you either didn’t watch the game or you don’t understand it. AB was in foul trouble on top of Iowa daring our guards to shoot.
Was shocked Beal didn't shoot more three's honestly, with that being said though Brea Hall actually did a good job defending Clarke when she was in the game, Raven couldn't keep up with her. I never realized how quick Clarke was until this game. SC needs to incorporate 3 pt shooting. They are not an offensive threat from 3 and Iowa knew that. It just looks like they didn't have their legs this game some of those shots they usually make. I figured that would be their downfall. Didn't predict them not to come out on top though.
Beal was on the floor. Check the stats. 35 minutes for a no show Beal, 15 minutes for a much better player this day, Amihere. Staley likes “her” girls.
I’ve always had the stance the LA is a better defender than Beal. She can guard all 5 positions, has more length, and is just a tad bit quicker on her feet.
@@Bigmeech864 u missed the point obviously they was on the floor goof
Iowa fans were crazy and loud. South Carolina looked caught off guard by it all. Caitlin Clark is HER.
the pick and roll defense killed us....We expected CC to be HER.....I love her game, our team was off all night... great atmosphere in Dallas. I tried my best to have a good time anyways.
I’m sure lswho’s fans were loud too.
This loss still hurts 😢
I could tell that SC was in trouble in the beginning when I saw Brea Beal refuse to shoot even though she was wide open on the side. She did this in many of the previous games where they were scoring inside. So, I thought the plan was to lull future teams into thinking they wouldn't shoot but then change the plan and start shooting from outside in the final 2 games against the better teams. Can you imagine Clark or any of Iowa's starting 5 seeing the defender back up 10 feet from them and not shooting?
Iowa knew Beal and others wouldn't shoot medium or long shots, so they backed up and clogged up the paint. SC couldn't get the ball inside. So essentially, it was 5 Iowa players against the 2 or 3 SC players in the paint or close to the basket for most of the game. Iowa ignored any SC player on the outside except for Zia Cooke. Eventually, Raven Johnson started taking advantage of the space in front of her but it was too late by then. I hope SC now sees that they have to spend more time working on their long shooting during the summer like most top teams today. 3 point shooting is getting much better across all leagues. A 3 will always beat a 2 if you are just trading baskets.
I was surprised Coach Staley didn’t make the adjustment. When Raven started hitting 3s Clarke started guarding her out there vs daring her to shoot like earlier in the game. Think Staley should’ve encouraged them to keep shooting those open 3s because they were getting so many offensive rebounds, they would’ve started making those 3s eventually case in point Raven… drawing the defense out of the paint so SC can play their inside game like usual
@@audriwilliams7943 Exactly! If Beal didn't want to shoot the 3, I would have put in Olivia Thompson. I bet you wouldn't need to tell her to shoot when she is open. It almost looked like Beal lost her confidence in shooting.
But they were not trading baskets
@@audriwilliams7943 Thank you common sense I’m like why didn’t she encourage Raven to shoot 🤦🏾♂️ after she hit the first 2 then if Clark started to defend run your off ball screens to Cooke now it’s free game for Cooke and the bigs
@Tyana That is a good point. Now that you mention it, Bree Hall will be a great scorer if she works on her 3s and improves it during the summer. That kid is as fearless as Clark when it comes to putting up 3s!
This was the real championship game.
And drained Iowa and did LSU a huge favor.
Aye. Super performance of CC22.
SC lost with a bad luck.
Hawkeyes lost as what Carson of LSU did in the Final.
LSU Will Stomp IOWA Any Day Of The Week.Iowa Don't Play DEFENSE That's Why LSU Dropped 111 Points On Them.LSU Will Drop 150 Points On Them If They Show Up This Year. LSU.
@@charlesgair8608 I know of one day they did not stomp Iowa, can you remember what day that was? 🤔😊👍
@Tigerex966 I Know They Stomped On Them When It Really Mattered. LSU 111 Points In Womens College B B That Is A Beat Down.
Ha Ha You So Funny .Iowa Doesn't Play Any Defense .Maryland Scored Over A Hundred On Them .Iowa Won't Be Back In The Final Four But If They Are LSU Will Score 150 On Them This Time.
I can't watch this game, rips my heart out.
Oh please Linda.
Literally like watching somebody last college game and having historic years just makes me sad and Zia crying was so sadd she played so good
Thanks Robbie 💯
What a great season Lady Gamecocks 💯❤
Come on SC fans, you were yelling about how UConn fans were whining and making excuses when they lost, now you're doing the same thing. Come on now. The expectation was that SC would win; they had size, depth, strength, the momentum, so of course they were favored. That's a lot of weight for players to carry. Plus, the young women of SC had the weight of the expectation of their fan base to carry. A lot was put on this SC team.
I am all in SC fan congrats Iowa no excuses no pity needed. I can take it in the shorts
No one player lost this game, it’s a team game. Everyone had an opportunity to step up but only Zia and Raven did, Laeticia was a spark off the bench in the 1st half too
Don't sleep on Cardoso!!! She stepped up when it mattered..
Amihere better in EVERY stat compared to Beal. But… Beal 35 minutes, Amihere 15. In 35 minutes Beal - 1 rebound 1-9 1 assist 2 turnovers 5 personals. All year defence, yes but this bully ball girl went to the line ONCE.
I'm a UCONN fan but this is my 3rd time watching this game because it was such a fantastic game, instant classic
Agreed. Iowa got pummeled on the boards, but hung in there. SC was used to taking it to their opponent and didn't seem to like another team getting physical with them.
I loved watching Iowa and UConn play as well, but they didn’t match this one. Championship could have been an all time classic too, but refs got a little too involved on one team. Calling the Technical on Clark, but never on Mulkey, showed plenty of issues. 5 fouls called on Iowa before LSU had even 1 to start the game and 14/19 Iowa fouls were on their top 3 scorers. Yeah, kinda fishy. The refs ruined a game that could have been entertaining as hell from a spectator perspective. Can’t take away Carson’s 3’s, girl came to play.
@zackn6118 absolutely agree 100%
@@sarahcarr5275I’m not a person that likes shit talking, but I understand it’s a thing in sports. Reese’s antics were bad. Very unsportsmanlike. All the pundits who never watched a game claimed Clark did the same thing, which was inherently false from the start. I find it funny that Van Lith has since corrected people on it, so the “they are the same” argument was crap. The two UConn greats calling the game hated those actions too, you could tell on their faces before they said anything. I never saw on replay or anything, but I heard there were reports that LSU players didn’t shake Iowa player’s hands after the game. That’s not very sportsmanlike either. The disrespecting South Carolina stance was all-time stupid too. Who gets upset about another team beating the team that skunked you? I’d be happy I wouldn’t have to play them again when they play the same style you do at a more elite level. Iowa having a game plan that forced South Carolina to beat them with their weakest level of play is just good coaching, and South Carolina wasn’t bad in that style of play really either. Some fans are just flat out dumb.
@zackn6118 Losers Like You Don't Have Anything To Talk Shut About .So Funny How You Racist Dont Get Upset When It's White Gurl Caitlyn Jenner Clark Doing The Exact Same Thing. Oh Guess What LSU Just Won The NCAA Base Ball Championship And After The Game A White Base Ball Player Did The Same Ring Me Gesture That Upset All You Racist And Not One Of Yall Called Him CLASS LESS Or Anything Else .I Wonder Why Yall Bigots Didn't Get Upset Now .I Guess You Just Can't Stand To See A Black Team Win .Lol.
Beal and Saxton picked a Hell of a time to have a bad night. I always say nerves do crazy things to people and teams. Still scratching my head why Staley did not double team clark.
Probably because 2 players for Iowa shoot a better percentage than Clark.
And because Clark is an amazing passer. They double team her she will find the open player for an easy layup/shot.
It happens. Not the end of the world
@@whugh9873 Precisely. Even though I was of the camp hoping they doubled with height and put Beal on their 2nd best ball handler, there is a style that can be defeated by another and this is the style that can beat this team, that being a team of 3pt shooters that can also rebound, much the reason Stanford challenges us.
She was counting on fatigue and her defenders I agree 1 3 1front court trap woulda forced the ball out of Caitlin hands but she has Steph Curry range no other female player in the world has none
Zia held this team on her back in this game
Play The Gamecocks this year! Not gonna be close!
Welp my two faves, SC and UCONN, have fallen already so no need for me to follow march madness anymore.
Still, a huge applause and thank you to the seniors of both teams, they both deserved to win this competition and for me will still be the two best teams in the ncaaw.
Go Gamecocks and Go Huskies!
Well, we lost the game. But, could have won Aliah for another year, the co-vid year. Sorry, we lost, ladies . . . but your season was a supa-winner. You have absolutely nothing to be sad for. Chins up! For next year!
That damn Clark is a Beast
And a ladyboy
fantastic season! congrats to iowa. i’m not really upset about the loss. i kinda prepared myself beforehand bc i knew it’d be a long night for us. not having sharpshooters & our lack of defensive focus through the first 4 rounds caught up to us. i’m more eager to get into the off-season and the freshman class to get here. congrats to the freshies 🥹 y’all will be missed dearly. but i’m super excited to see how breezy, cardoso, raven & feagin bounce back next year being the new stars of the team.
This was a great game. Don't blame this one on the officiating, though not great it was far better than the Championship game. Major players on both sides had to spend time on the bench and the fouls were pretty even. What cost SC the game was their inability to understand and defend the give and go. Players of good character on both teams. A classic.
I’m honestly glad that big teams, that would usually make it to the finals, have been knocked out. Don’t get me wrong, SC has plenty of talent and they’re really a force to be reckoned with. However, I was really rooting for Iowa because I want to see someone new in the finals… also because going for the underdog is entertaining for me if I feel that they can stand their ground lol. I wouldn’t say I’m a fan of any team, but that doesn’t mean I don’t enjoy watching these women play. Good work ladies! I’m still rooting for the Hawkeyes!
SC unconditional here, March Madness I when bigtime pressure shows up to change everything reg. Season doesn't offer that the permanent allure
Caitlin the GOAT!
She had to have a outstanding game to beat South Carolina and she did.
SC missed 33 fg shots. SC missed 16 3 pt fg attempts. If SC makes 2 more 3 pt fgs, they win. If SC makes 3 more 2 pt fgs, they win. Say whatever you want, but SC didn't make enough shots.
💯 TRU FACTS..
And the refs stunk up the game, say what you want.
Credit Iowa coaching plus the pressure of March first time all year SC felt they could lose u can see it in their eyes three points shots scared trying not to act scared go back it is clear
It was crazy how badly SC shot and were #1t. Cook, Jones - the only ones apparently on the entire SC team who can shoot, and they ALL had ALL kinds of look and time, even taking them 4 or 5 tries AT the glass.. IA has 3 or 4 consistent 3pnt shooters and 2 lay uppers AND 1 big inside. Bball may be fixed, but IA was clearly the more skilled team overall (AND they got beat up fouled literally).
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Who is Jones??🤷♂️
Caitlin Clark torched their ass from 3 point land, SC under estimated iowa
They won by 4 calm down bizzy
@@chocolatebeauty9131 go back and reread my comments, never said it was a blowout.....
@@bizzybone371 I gotcha!!! Now today Iowa got torched, got that a$$ spank🤭🤪🤪
For all the whiners complaining about the officials; get real. Bad calls and non calls each way. The team with the best player won. She should have two player of the year awards instead of one. No way was Boston better last year.
gamecocks game plan to let them have wide open layups instead of 3s was so dumb. if the whole Iowa team can beat you shooting 3s with a hand in their face then fine but letting them beat you on wide open layups every time down is very poor coaching
I don't think it was their plan. From what I heard their strategy was to force mid range jumpers, which would've been intelligent. They just for whatever reason failed to execute their plan...
What happen is Steph Curry play for Iowa so her range makes double team,,pick and roll so high lots of space for backdoor cuts
Free throws won & lost this game!!! GREAT GAME!
Clark reminds me of a great College and NBA Player Pete Maravich 💪🏀💪
No she the Steph Curry small right in front of all night ball going in IF it leaves hand
I never saw the gamecocks allow any other team to do give and go plays like last night, particularly in the first half. I was shaking my head.
That’s because the game of basketball can by one superstar having a great game affect the whole outcome. What you witnessed was not laziness but a superb exhibition from someone who will be an all time great, a luminary of the game. The talent to pass no dissect to allow a big one dribble in a tournament. That is unfathomable. Hats off to Clark and Iowa. Thanks Lady Gamecocks for a great season.
Actually, I think they did it the game before against UCLA.
Iowa flipped the script. It turned into a situation where SC was having to explain how they were going to have to respond to Iowa's coaching and better team play. One player can't win a game unless they are part of a much bigger effort that didn't just come along by accident. SC. got solved by a very good coach and savvy players with a lot of experience together.
Iowa didn’t do anything any other team hasn’t done this season. Thus was a bad game. Period. SC will always be the better team
@@amcra1 I guess playing the games is unnecessary then. Just decide the better team based on public opinion. SC wasn't the better team that night and that is the part of always that counts.
Yeah maybe SC is a better team overall coming from an Iowa fan. But that’s the beauty of the ncaa tournament. We don’t have to beat SC in a game of 7, we just had to beat them once and we were playing well and SC was missing shots and sometimes that’s all it takes
@@thomasopdahl1873 I said wtf I said
hats off to South Carolina, they were a great team and Dawn is one of the best but they met the team of destiny last night.. GO HAWKS! 🐤🏀
Congratulations to you all. Well deserved.
Nicely said
Some of those 3 Pointers were bombs
This was devastating to watch live. I realized we would lose around the third quarter after LA brought the team within reason during the second and somehow during the start of the second half brea beal and saxton were back in… No offense to beal, usually she’s able to do her thing or AT LEAST something but this game was just frustrating to watch. Seeing her stand around the court like a ghost was frustrating, watching her try to force a layup into an already packed paint was frustrating, seeing her pass up ANY attempt at a three point or even mid range shot bc that’s how open she was, was frustrating. I can definitely agree with ppl when they say Dawn was outcoached. She let seniority and favoritism affect her want to win. At some point I thought I could’ve taken her place and done a better job.
Even worse, Fletcher absolutely dumbfounded me, she was useless but at least Dawn didn’t keep her on the floor too long. Seeing LA work and hustle for rebounds and put backs was definitely a sight to see and if she came back for her fifth year it’d definitely make sense to see her starting. LA guarded Clark one time and with that one time, got a steal, after that she was magically switched onto an Iowa teammate who was virtually nonexistent. WHY DAWN??? At that moment I felt she must’ve been paid to the rig the game, there was no other way she didn’t see the defensive effort and WANT to win from LA?!? There was no way she didn’t see the laziness and nerves basically JUMPING off of Beal. Zia cooke did her thing, at the end, seeing her cry it rlly broke my heart. She was the only starting 5 that wanted to win (I can’t even speak on what happened w Boston) and it definitely showed because at the end she was the only one crying and everyone else is comforting her??? That was weird to me… YOU should be crying too. SMFH. Cardoso did her thing, there’s nothing rlly to say. 7/7 fg% was it? Regardless, even as a junior, she knew what this game meant and what it would do for Gamecock history. Zia, LA, Cardoso, Hall, and Johnson… THAT should’ve been the starting five tonight. I’m definitely disappointed in Staley.
Zia was twisting her body and moving at an unstoppable pace trying to keep the GCs in the game, she rlly balled out. I’m just so sad to see her go like this, I only even got into basketball and SC because of HER. wow.
Lot of great points Maya. The game plan was baffling to comprehend at times. I guess it was an uncharacteristically bad night all around. That being said, the game was close in the end. Can you imagine if they played just a little better?
Beal earned the start. She didn't deserve to finish this game.
Agree 100% with everything you said. Hall did a good job guarding Caitlyn as well. She forced her to pass the ball and miss some shots and was suddenly taken out of the game. Fletcher has never been useful in my opinion aside from her ball control. I was frustrated the whole game waiting for Coach Staley to adjust…
@@HunterBidenCocaineBag ur right, I love Beal… she seemed like she improved sooo much but just didn’t show up when it counted
Congratulations to David. Goliath has fallen. Great game to both teams. South C. has nothing to be ashamed of. They played hard and well.
Well David had GOD helping him and Iowa had ESPN referees helping them
My goodness, I am so disappointed, knowing that my girls..the lady gamecocks lost this game…but we got another year, keep your head up‼️❤
No they didn’t ESPN and their referees won it for the cry baby Ciatlyn Clark and the Iowa chickchicke hawks, how can a team that was out rebound by 24 win? Answer call phantom fouls on Boston to take her out of the game.
@@kenichitamagusuku3194 I totally agree….I noticed the referees were calling unessecary fouls…their goal was to foul Boston out of the game..my goodness
@@kenichitamagusuku3194if hadn't realized only person crying bout anything is you.
@@AdorationTVlet's see elbows to the back and grabbing and pushing player's aren't fowls...hmmm y'all must like a dirty playing basketball team then huh.
@@edwardcurl8286 no comment…period 😜
South Carolina CRUMBLED under REAL pressure LOL....Clark and her team were too CLEVER....and a GREAT team plan(by Iowa) beat a team who had NO plan lol.....ADIOS South Carolina.....
With plenty of help from the refs
I'm an SC fan feel the same way March pressure got to em w/oLOL Caitlin beyond NCAA level since last year
South Carolina has had the best post players in the country over the last 8 seasons in a'ja and Aliyah, but have never had consistent 3 point shooting to surround them. Which is why they've seen multiple bodies. All the guards need to go to work on their jump shot. I hope tessa and milaysia get lost of pt next season, because they will be the best shooters on the team.
Off season begins now!!!!!!
@Tyana I've watched tessa games on youtube efficient 3 level scorer and free throws. Lets the game come to her.
Only seen highlights of milaysia, so don't know he efficient she is, but she has range, and not afraid to shoot
Yea ain't not way SC, should've lost this game. They threw up too many bricks. They had more bucket attempts but the results didn't yield. LSU can beat Iowa, but they gone have to stay solid the whole game. I hope LSU been practicing those free throws. Those missed points always come back to bite you in the ass. Well played ladies! Looking forward to the finals.
I want to cry my self I really wanted them to win they my favorite team 😢
Cooke 11 for 21. Rest of the Freshies 3 for 21. Compare stats for Amihere and Beal. Amhihere better by far in every stat except time played. Beal 35 minutes, Amihere 15. Why?
I was wondering why staley didn't start raven & LA & cardosa the 2nd half they brought them bac within 1pt by halftime!! Saxton, Fletcher & bre didn't show up!! there were so many open 3's for them which they passed up..
I thought the same. The best perimeter defenders on the team spent the least time defending the best player…
Because alls Staley ever says is "we need to get it into Boston" that was her only plan. She wanted her to out shine Clark and did it at the expense of her team unfortunately.
@@christy8400 Getting it to Boston has worked for most of the year. The problem is that you can't get it to Boston if your wing players refuse to shoot open 3s when the other team collapses on Boston.
@@christy8400shut up.
@@whugh9873 yeah but she's so hyper focused on her in this game and not the team. She was out coached by Iowa. Don't get me wrong South Carolina was an amazing team, Boston will do great things, but half of the players looked like they didn't want to be there in Iowa game. Martin snd clark drove past Beal so many times, exposed defense or she didn't want to play idk what it was but something was off.
I admit very disappointed, but predicted if it was a close game Iowa had a great chance to win. Dawn was tactically out coach on this one.
Cancellation prize there might still be an SEC winner.
@yumpladukfoo Had tears in my eyes misspelling words. I am not going to nik-pik the game, but Iowa did not win the game SC lost it. Poor referees official were part of the game, if you going to pile on. I digress.
Bluder, I hope your girls can get you a national title!!! 🏀💛🖤💛🖤
I'm extremely disappointed in what I saw take place on Friday night. This isn't the SC team that had an answer 4 every situation. I was waiting 4 Coach Staley 2 press clark by doubling her b4 she could get down the floor. I thought they'd take the ball out of her hand. Never happened. I thought Coach Staley would keep LA on her after she ripped the ball from clark. I thought Amihere played would've given her more trouble cuz of her length and she played with more desire.Beal seemed a bit jittery ~even offensively as well. We shot poorly with the exception of Zia Cooke who has always been fearless on the big stage ! Cardoso I thought was spectacular doing what she normally does. Now 4 iowa fans talking about the fouls we got away ...clark extended her arm pushiing Bree Hall right in front of the refs...no call. Neither side will be satisfied with calls / no-calls when it comes 2 fouls. I disgress still with clark's 41 points; Boston w/ the 2 early fouls and playing tentative when on the court.. there was still a chance 4 SC 2 win. Those turnovers in the end were crucial.But that didn't lose them the game cuz they shouldn't have been in that position anyway. Usually Coach Staley makes the right adjustments makes the right call the players execute the game plan but none of that happened. With all that said I'm ride or die Coach Staley #gamecockwbb #fam thru & thru. I'm looking 4ward 2 cn our new recruits & next yr's team already ! #forever2thee❤🖤🐔🤙🏾
Staley has the same ride or die attitude with Beal and that is why SC lost. Amihere or Hall on the court for 35 minutes like Beal and it is a different game. 35 min Beal, 15 min Amihere, 7 min Hall. Look on ESPN and check the stats. Daley has blinders on when it comes to Beal. Watch the WNBA in 5 years, Boston and Beal will not be starters, Amihere? We will see. Stay safe.
@@Dingle051554 I definitely agree Amihere was probably the better match up especially after clark blew by Beal at least 3x. I was baffled as 2 why Coach Staley didn't call a timeout 2 make an adjustment there. I agree with u that was a huge mistake. At that time they still had a chance 2 win the game...so ur probably right about her showing 2 much loyalty 2 Beal. But Aliyah Boston & Brea Beal may be ok on the next level cuz Aliyah won't receive the dbl and triple teams in the WNBA. As 4 Brea Beal she'll have 2 improve her lateral quickness defensively 2 deal with the speedier guards in the 'W'. As 4 Amihere teams r always looking 4 a great utility player and 2 me she fits the bill perfectly. Peace and blessings🙏🏾
@Bryant Tipton Boston shouldn't let 2 fouls affect her like that...she's a vet. Soon as she returned 2 the court her mindset should've been 2 attack...rally the troops ! She has all the intangibles...the basketball I.Q. but 2 me her heart & will DIDN'T SHOW UP ! Zia Cooke's showed up even though she ran out of gas in the end. I'll take her aggressive play even when she had 2 trunovers at the end. That's a player I want 2 go 2 war with everytime ! Her tears were that of a player who wants it so bad it hurts ...when u lose. Amihere has that same kinda heart ...hustle 2 her game. Yes I was just waiting 4 Coach Staley 2 make her chess move but instead she kept playing checkers. This team is 2 talented 2 not be in the finals ! Peace and God bless u🙏🏾
The favorite March pressure got them great play by Iowa me this is real life great accomplishment SC last and this year I bet they feel empty big time
The girls had a great season!
But this game was out of their reach from the start and they just couldn't gain steam.
Raven and Fletcher had so many open and uncontested shots and didn't take them - they were left wide open sooo many occasions.
I think Cooke should've pointed this game and guarded Caitlin. Maybe.
Boston ...was completely off the entire game; that shocked me.
Brea, couldn't get her rhythm.
Cardosa really stepped up.
I'm really shocked.
Wanted that repeat so bad. Great season, SC!
Brea had 35 minutes. Look at the stats. Amihere had her rhythm but only 15 minutes? Coach has “her” player. But not last night. Where was Beal bully ball?
Well it’s hard to start to go on a roll when they hold you so you can’t move than foul called for being held, but we missed to many put backs from couple feet away. Our ladies did well with all the disadvantages and almost won
Thx so much Robbie Robinson for uploading the game. Hopefully my hawks can take home the championship tomorrow against a tough LSU team.
We c u mr. robinson ! So now u liking some1's comments rooting 4 iowa ?!!? Peace & blessings....win or lose~ from a true #gamecockwbb #fam
@@godzchild3445
I always "like" the thank yous that people post in their comments as a way to acknowledge that they took the time to say thanks for my efforts.
It doesn't mean I agree with everything in their post, just my way of acknowledging their thanks for the videos.
I try to reply to every thanks regardless of who they pull for.
@@RobbieRobinsonGamecockWBB I guess my disappointment in how things turned out Friday is causing me 2 not think clearly. But charge it 2 my head and not my heart. Even if u wanted 2 root 4 another team that's not my business. Ur a grown man and I should be thanking u 4 the upload ...giving us #gamecockwbb #fams a chance 2 enjoy the games. Even the 1's we lose. Once again I truly am sorry sir and may God continue 2 bless U.🙏🏾
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No problem at all friend!
What were your thoughts of this game Robbie? Also appreciate the upload as always!
Still hurts to watch this game back. They were never going to get the chance to play South Carolina basketball well before the tip off 😪. Can’t wait to see them come back with vengeance next season
one hell of a game. too bad Iowa had no answer for that LSU player off the bench, she was the difference in that game. see you again in 2024
Jasmine Carson was usually a starter... and most of LSU had at least 20pts.. they all put in on that win. They said they watched this game and saw how iowa wouldn't guard 3pt shots.
Already spoke on why Beal got more playing time than Amihere. That was before watching the first half. Amihere and Cooke were the only ones showing heart. Period. The stats and now the vid show the glaring favouritism by Coach Staley.
Yupp alls she cared about was "getting the ball into Aliyah" she wanted Boston to outshine clark at the expense of her team
@@christy8400 I don't think that's true. If that was the case she would not have sat Aliyah for an entire half.
@@revendagreene4994 she had to sit due to foul trouble!! Lol
Beal upper classman with three point shot Dawn counting that never came better defender Iowa in paint all night SC,March pressure couldn't make them pay
heartbroken man 💔 cant believe it
SC unconditional here, March Mad. Best reality show,real life Clark didn't win either
SC got intimidated by Iowa’s defense. They couldn’t stop Caitlyn from scoring and assisting her teams
Got panic from March one and done the outside shots scared them rushing not to show it plus Caitlin is Steph Curry best shooter ever, range makes double team WAY out of position for back door cuts as we saw it in am SC fan offer no excuses congrats IOWA better team in March pressure
south carolina cant shoot for crap if its over 15 feet its a brick just over the back rebounds and mugging defense. clark has more talent than the whole SC team
That is interesting. SC's shooting isn't anywhere near Iowa's level. But Iowa only won by 4 with SC's best player watching from the bench for half the game, 2 of their other starters AWOL and Clark repeating her 40 point performance. I wonder what that means if SC gets shooters next year?
@@whugh9873 a loss is a loss
@@whugh9873 That’s right! Definitely will look better from a shooting standpoint next year.
@@whugh9873 Zia is their best player and she doesn't get enough credit for it. I mean having Aliyah shoot a 3 that last play of the game what was Staley thinking.
@@christy8400 Zia will get credit now as she is one of the few SC players to show up.
Why SC allowed the pick and roll to happen so many times was ridiculous!
Yes. They need to work on that in the summer. It seems they haven't learned how to play it or are too lazy to play it right.
As an Iowa fan, I will say that Zia Cooke and Cardoso are champions. Zia should have been a Hawkeye, she has the heart.
they better give Clark back massage coupons for carrying the team on her back the entire season
Yeah and for pulling off and traveling around the world
Her team has another 2,000 point scorer. Let’s not be stupid here.
Clarke is amazing but those other players deserve so much more credit. She doesn't get assists if they don't position appropriately and make those shots. Overall very mature and fundamentally sound team with good coaching as well.
Inastute comment !! SC picked their poison and stuck with it. SC took away IOWAs perimeter shooting, Gabby Marshall & Kate Martin, probably with the proved to be false belief that their defensive perimeter players could handle Clark one-on-one. IOWA"s high post offense forced Boston to stop Clark's drives and let Czinano roll to the basket; their wasn't weak side help because the threat of Martin/Marshall in the corners. Lisa Bluder WON the coaching battle and Clark has ice water in her veins but without having Four players that all shoot 39-40% from 3 the plan would not have worked.
@@jameslaughter5183nobody agrees with you.
rematch for the national championship 2024, it should be a good one.
Great to watch...painful to listen to. I woulda thought the commentators worked for SC. So happy for Iowa and the BIG!
Well SC has been the champion for a year so they know them better. But, I often prefer to mute the game than to listen to announcers incessant need to listen to their own voices. Not every second needs to be filled with blabbering. We are watching TV and can see most of what is going on.
@David U act like it's an exaggeration ...they usually r bigger more powerful and outrebound their opponents. Fact is they outrebounded iowawbb 49-25 but other factors led 2 them losing.They shot poorly from the field and at the FT line. Defensively they didn't dbl clark b4 she could get up the floor. Brea Beal played below her avg offensively and defensively~she just picked the wrong time 2 have a bad game. I could say the same thing about Aliyah Boston..Raven bn a freshmen 2 didn't play with the same confidence. The only 2 who didn't let the big stage affect them were Zia Cooke and Kamilla Cardoso. With that said,clark's 41 points still was barely enough. But u just have 2 tip ur hat 2 them they beat us this time. * I'm only replying because u act like they didn't come in2 the game undefeated. Evidently the formula had been working up since last season. They r the 2022 National Champions. But Friday vs iowawbb they didn't meet their usual standard.*
SC fan here says congrats Iowa luv Caitlin game I don't got 40min. Game time excuses
@@whugh9873 I tune to either radio feed cause I leave the room alot hit the kitchen,social media tune in and out til late
I was at the game. SC where the hell were your Fams? This was a home game for Iowa. American Airlines center was packed with Iowa fans. Then I’m surprised at the bad coaching job by Staley. When she put Olivia in, I figured the fix was in. Didn’t play Saxton hardly at all. Not adjusting to the pick and roll. It’s as if Staley knew the outcome.
she put olivia in to make 3s. olivia is a great shooter , they just couldn’t fall. learn before you judge.
If you know basketball, the defense Iowa was in, any smart coach would do what Staley did, playing anyone that can shoot 3's.. too bad it wasn't falling in..
@@yeaaadawg3119 Olivia took 2 threes in 7 minutes. Detriment on def.
Man South Carolinas so big they looked like a w.n.b.a. team against a high school team. And then theirs Catlin Clark. I'm totally shocked Iowa pulled this off. South Carolina clearly got out coached.
🤭🛌☕
it's such a close game!! I'm afraid to watch even though I know the outcome, a nail biter!
Warnock holding Boston (POY) to 8 points! AMAZING!
They will never get the credit, but Martin and Warnock played their hearts out and made a huge difference in the game. Warnock's O-board in the waning minutes was a game changer. Martin sagging in on the post all game long, boxing out, denying and scrapping for boards against a much taller team was classic #20.
Raven needs a mid range game that is part of taking it to the hoop 40 points around the lane is easier that beats the officiating Henderson had Al around game 3 take it to hoop and mid range takes practice love you all NEW AND JUST AS GOOD MORE THAN BASE LINE TO BASE LINE
Dawn needed to put bree on Clark it's back fire on dawn
Idk why we kept trying to shoot 3s with Iowa when our advantage was our size!!!
Because Iowa was packing the paint and the shots were there. South Carolina just doesn't have outside shooters.
@@donaldfrierson743they do. Shots just weren’t falling.
That only way to get Iowa defenders out of paint outside shot never came scared March pressure got em
@@salvador754 seriously shut up. You have no clue what you’re talking about
Caitlin Curry !!!!
She beyond NCAA level since last year
South Carolina deserve to lose that game. It was like they were scared to shoot if you watch the first three minutes of the game. Iowa didn’t even press them they left wide open, and South Carolina player’s didn’t even take the shot
that and that awful pick and roll defense. I was there... It felt like I was in an episode of the Twilight Zone. we Knew CC would do her thing, but Czinano played the game of her life... she had at least 14 points off of dives to the basket because of our awful pick and roll defense.. Our lack of shooting early on didn't help either. I probably won't get over this game for awhile. I got over the Stanford game in 2021 eventually, but this 2023 Final Four....yeesh.. The Iowa fans sitting near us were pretty awesome. I can't complain too much. We enjoyed Dallas. I just wanted to come back to South Carolina with the chip! UGH
APRIL FOOLS! No really….?
Why was that last foul called a tie up?
For the rating
One thing about being a bully is you don't use your head! Totally out Coached and out Played.
She’s quite accomplished for someone who doesn’t use her head. Most successful people are quite smart. As for this team, do you need someone to give you a rundown of all that they have achieved? Or are you capable of looking that up on your own? Pretty impressive for a group that doesn’t use their head. The championship pedigree that this program has earned…pretty great feat-for a group that doesn’t use their heads 🙄
Totally out Coached . They gave it what they could . Goo Cocks !
The favorite March pressure three points scared, rushing to not show it was even worse
Iowa's offense was good. The point guard was like Steve Nash new version and this team will become a Champion.
Just watched the whole game suprised Dawn didn't correct defense on those easy layups..they asked dawn who had the "JUICE" I see which player had the juice..if u know what I mean
I said the same thing and officiating was suspect.
I m nobody but I call before game started for A1 3 1half court trap to take the ball from Clark but SC never had trouble all year not too many Iowa player with good dribble. That woulda made diff.
Reminds me if that superbowl with the Broncos and panthers that people remember for Cam and the fumble but I remember for the offense never adjusting to Von Miller. Remind me of the game before state where our HS coaches never adjusted we didn't even see them at halftime, 1st time that happened in 4 years. The Virginia Tech game, Tech was up big, Lsu grabbed some momentum and was coming back. Tech start jacking up threes ignoring their 6'6" big with a fade away from hell. All the coach had to do was call timeout and say calm down get the ball to Kitley and they win. He called a timeout when LSU got the lead or was a possession away. Like who do that? A Mexican coach and black quarterback was close to being called the greatest team ever. The NFL was like hell no, they still was a one lose regular season team but they'll see forgotten Ina history. Staley 3rd ring, undefeated season and possibly the greatest defense ever, nah let's go with the legend of CC and then the resurrection of LSU. I guess I'll just coach lil league basketball and that will be my sports.
@@KelzKelz KK what with football analogy, I'm SC fan all out, I refuse to offer nothing but praise for Iowa we had them in front of us 40min no excuse good enough never gonna offer any
@@salvador754 congratulations, was that supposed to change what it reminded me of?
In the end all they were good at was rebounding. They couldn’t even touch Caitlin. They couldn’t shoot. Boston was a no show. Cooke is a true star and so was Cardoso but the rest should be embarrassed. Brea Beal was playing as if her shoelaces were tied together.
The Canadian girl played well. For 15 minutes! Beal 35 minutes. Check the stats. Staley favours “her” girl.
Yes. They need to work on their shooting for next year. They even miss more layups than any team I have seen. Lucky they were able to get their own rebounds. In contrast, Monika Czinano hardly misses any shot around the basket.
SC fan here but outside shooters they know names the March pressure was too much today, scared then rushing not to show it
@@Dingle051554 Beal outside shot was needed from the corner Amihir close,doesn't have it that woulda won the game,gotten Iowa defense out of the paint,never came,Beal better defender, maybe both at same time with Saxon or Fletcher out Zia back to point guard just congrats to female Steph Curry
@@salvador754 if SC shoots halfway decent they win that game. It took a perfect storm to lose to Iowa. Iowa is great but they don’t have near the bigs or the overall power.
Not yet a dynasty. Dawn was outcoached and SC played with no hunger.
Inexcusable not to try and double team Collins - not even once!
Delete the hunger the first yes, March favorite pressure got em u can fear in outside shots them rushing not to show it
Lowa should improve their defensive rebound ability.
@@Good4HealthBad4Education The height of players is just one factor that affecting the rebounding battle, the position where the players stand and the response when your opponents miss their shoot are also very important. Such as Dennis Rodman, he is not very tall.
@@Good4HealthBad4Education so right, they were shorter and they worked smarter not harder. Gotta play your strengths and they did a good job of that in this game. If you know you’re not gonna win the rebound game, you gotta be sharper on almost everything else, because rebounding is an important part of the game.
I think that’s true to a certain extent but it’s also credit to South Carolina for using their size and crashing the boards. There’s a reason they’re the #1 team in the country. Hopefully the game vs SC helps my hawks beat LSU on Sunday
Imagine, if you will, a game of horse between Nika Muehl and Raven Johnson. Since they are both good defenders & good ballhandlers it would be a 12-hour game because they are both miserable shooters. If they played to 21, the sun might go down before either one got to 15
Imagine thinking that a point guard has an assist first score second mentality. If Morris for LSU shoots 20 shots and dishs 2 Iowa will get the chip. Look to her past games for clarity.
Imagine if the referees call the game fairly and collectly next time the Iowa played Carolina, Clark be on the bench with foul problems for pushing off and holding and Boston be on the court.being Aliyah. How many points can Caitlyn score from the bench, I bet not as much she was given credit for. Well it was a good season for the lady gamecocks even if the referees stole the championship, if you counted the Covid year we could have won 4 straight but for the 2 loses in the final 4. Thank Robbie for all the uploads great year. so I’m so proud of them
this is such a dumb take
The refs 👎
Robbed by the refs ,I saw it the entire game
Iowa 14-14, SC 9-13. One more foul call? The difference was made foul shots! SC’s nemesis all 4 years.
These refs and the bs politics are why NO ONE watched women's bball - until IA and Clark, the real #@r3ing deal in sports again (DESPITE the blatant bs and abuse).
PLEASe don't cheapen this accomplish of one team/player plus my SC team doesn't want that either they not offering excuses Don't u Do it
True wnba was pushing LGBT more than basketball and demanding to be paid more than the men when they could not give tickets away and then they refs were extremely corrupt and it was easy to see their constant cheating.