Lawmakers celebrate South Carolina win in women’s NCAA championship

Lauren Sforza

7 April 2024 at 9:33 pm·2-min read

Lawmakers took to social media to commemorate the South Carolina’s victory over Iowa in the NCAA women’s basketball championship game Sunday.

The South Carolina Gamecocks sealed their undefeated season with an 87-75 win over Iowa and basketball sensation Caitlin Clark on Sunday. The women’s championship game had garnered national attention due to South Carolina’s undefeated season and the rise of Clark, who broke a 54-year-old record this year to become the NCAA’s basketball all-time leading scorer.

South Carolina lawmakers and officials celebrated the victory on social media.

“Unbelievable game against Iowa. Strong support from the bench. Congratulations Coach Staley and Lady Gamecocks on your 3rd National Championship. As good as it gets!” Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) wrote on the social platform X.

“Congratulations to the UNDEFEATED @GamecockWBB! Y’all are the best of the best and make our state so proud!” Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) posted on X.

Rep. James E. Clyburn (D-S.C.) said the win was a “well-deserved triumph to a remarkable and undefeated season” in a post on X. South Carolina Reps. Ralph Norman (R), Joe Wilson (R) and Russell Fry (R) each offered their congratulations to the undefeated Gamecocks in statements on X.

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster (R) said the University of South Carolina flag will be raised above the Statehouse in commemoration of the win.

“National Champions once again! Congratulations to @GamecockWBB on yet another dominating season,” McMaster wrote on X.

Sunday’s victory marked South Carolina’s third national championship, having won previously in 2017 and 2022. South Carolina became the first women’s team since 2015-16 UConn to complete an undefeated season.

President Biden also congratulated the team in a statement.

“Congratulations to @GamecockWBB on closing out a perfect season with a NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship win – your teamwork, focus, and tenacity was on full display all year. You’ve made your school and community proud,” he said.

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