South Carolina had the size advantage. They had the likely No. 1 overall pick. They had the undefeated record. They had last year's trophy. They had the best defense in the country. They had more depth, more experience, more top recruits.
They will advance to face LSU in the national championship game on Sunday, but the biggest game of the season has likely already been played.
In her place, All-SEC guard Zia Cooke led the way for the Gamecocks, scoring 18 of their 37 first-half points. South Carolina still suffered on defense, though, and Clark feasted.
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