South Carolina’s Chloe Kitts drew two quick fouls on Huskie’s Jana El Alfy, forcing the UConn starter to sit with four fouls. But Azzi Fudd made a layup off a nice drive and a jumper, and then made a great pass into Sarah Strong for another basket in the paint, and the Huskies extended their lead to 15. MiLaysia Fulwiley tried to get South Carolina back into the game as she made a nice jumper and then stole the ball and passed it up court to Sania Feagin for a layup.

But the Huskies would stop the run. Azzi Fudd and Sarah Strong hit back to back three-pointers and Paige Bueckers hit a couple of free throws and the lead grew to 18 points. By the end of the third quarter based on some free throws, the Huskies have a 20 point lead.

Connecticut is 10 minutes away from a National Championship – they simply need to keep up their current intensity to hold onto their huge lead.