IMPACT PLAYER
Recap: South Carolina overpowers UConn with 21 offensive rebounds
The Gamecocks controlled the boards, leading to 22 second-chance points.
April 4, 2022 at 2:24AM
Destanni Henderson, South Carolina
The 5-7 senior guard led the Gamecocks with 26 points on 9-of-20 shooting in the NCAA title game against Connecticut. Her impact was also felt with four assists and three steals.
BY THE NUMBERS
49 UConn was held to its second fewest points in an NCAA tournament game, and its fewest in any game since 2012.
47 Consecutive games South Carolina held opponents under their scoring average, which dates back to last season.
26 Offensive rebounds combined for the Gamecocks in the NCAA tournament before Sunday — when they finished with 21 offensive boards.
18,304 The attendance at Target Center, an announced sellout.
22 Seconds that South Carolina did not have the lead against UConn.
Two offensive linemen from Lakeville, Bryce Benhart and Riley Mahlman, are standouts for Big Ten rivals of Minnesota.
