"I want to grow the game so bad, I felt guilty walking off the floor because it was not pretty in any way, shape or form."
"The reality is, too, it's really all about toughness at this point and finding a way to make a winning play, even if it's a winning play you wouldn't have predicted or chosen."
"South Carolina beat previously undefeated UConn 62-48 in the first semifinal game, holding the Huskies to just 31.1% shooting and a season low in points."
"The lasting memory from this year's Final Four likely won't be a basketball moment. UConn coach Geno Auriemma angrily confronted South Carolina coach Dawn Staley."
The women's Final Four showcased prominent programs and veteran players but resulted in disappointing performances. UCLA won its first NCAA title since 1978, defeating South Carolina 79-51. Coach Cori Close expressed guilt over the lack of aesthetic quality in the games, noting Texas's Madison Booker struggled significantly. South Carolina's victory over UConn was marked by low shooting percentages. A notable confrontation occurred between coaches Geno Auriemma and Dawn Staley, overshadowing the basketball moments of the tournament.
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