Led by Caitlin Clark, Iowa ends South Carolina's perfect season in women's Final Four

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With the clock ticking down, Caitlin Clark tossed the ball high in the air, gave a huge shout-out to her adoring spectators, and then galloped around the court.

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The brilliant point guard from Iowa had done it all in the greatest game of her life — poured in 41 points to set a record for the highest-scoring NCAA Tournament semifinal,

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Ended South Carolina's perfect season, and, most significantly, advanced her Hawkeyes to the title game.

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Clark dominated the reigning champions with another spectacular performance from start to finish,

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Helping Iowa end South Carolina's 42-game winning streak 77-73 on Friday night in the Final Four.

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We didn't have anything to lose. I have complete faith in this group, and they have complete faith in me, and that is all you need "Clark stated.

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"All we do is believe in one another and adore one another, and that is what a true team is. This is an example of a team if you need one."

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The outstanding junior became the first women's player in NCAA Tournament history to score 40 points in consecutive games.

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She has the Hawkeyes in a position they have never been before: one win away from a national championship.

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