The final game of the 2024 NCAA women’s basketball tournament comes down to one of the greatest basketball players to grace the court and a team that has no blemishes yet on the season.
A champion will be crowned Sunday afternoon, as Caitlin Clark and Iowa go up against undefeated South Carolina in the national championship.
The 2023-24 season has been one for the ages. The women’s game has risen in popularity thanks to the star power grabbing the headlines. But all good things must come to an end, and Sunday’s finale in Cleveland marks what should be a sensational cherry on top of a spectacular year.
For Iowa, the Hawkeyes have a chance to bring the program its first-ever national title. Clark & Co. fell just short in 2023, losing to LSU in the title game, but are back for redemption in 2024. Clark has built up an immaculate collegiate résumé, but a national championship is the one thing missing from her illustrious list.
On the other side, Dawn Staley and the Gamecocks have a chance at history of their own. South Carolina brings its perfect record into Sunday’s championship game, as the team is aiming to become the 10th team ever to complete an undefeated season in women’s college basketball. Led by the dominant Kamilla Cardoso, the Gamecocks have a shot at winning their second title in three seasons after bringing home the trophy in 2022.
All that is left is for the two sides to take the court and battle it out for the right to be named 2024 NCAA champions.
The Sporting News is tracking all the latest updates and highlights from Iowa vs. South Carolina 2024 NCAA women’s basketball championship.
STREAM: Watch Iowa vs. South Carolina live with Sling TV
Iowa vs. South Carolina score
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
| Iowa | 27 | – | – | – | 27 |
| South Carolina | 20 | – | – | – | 20 |
Caitlin Clark stats
- Points: 18
- Rebounds: 2
- Assists:
- Steals:
- Blocks:
- FGs: 5-8
Iowa vs. South Carolina live updates, results, highlights from 2024 NCAA women’s basketball championship
All times Eastern.
3:39 p.m. – With her 18th basket, Clark becomes the all-time leading scorer in an NCAA basketball tournament. She passes Chamique Holdsclaw.
End of first quarter: Iowa 27, South Carolina 20
3:31 p.m. – The freshman with the 3! It’s a 9-2 run for the Gamecocks and a four-point game.
3:28 p.m. – MiLaysia Fulwiley comes off the bench for an assist and two more points as South Carolina closes the gap to 20-13.
3:23 p.m. – Clark on a run of her own to open up the championship.
Rangeeeee 🎯@CaitlinClark22 x #Hawkeyes pic.twitter.com/V7kMi4O7Ll
— Iowa Women’s Basketball (@IowaWBB) April 7, 2024
3:18 p.m. – It’s a 10-0 run for the Hawkeyes to start!
3:16 p.m. – Here we go. South Carolina gets the ball first.
2:45 p.m. – Thirty minutes until tipoff… Will South Carolina complete the undefeated season? Or will Iowa find its first national championship in Clark’s final season?
2:30 p.m. – The senior tapes up for the final time.
Heart.
Hustle.
𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗱.@davismolly14 x #Hawkeyes pic.twitter.com/rAyU5FhCqg— Iowa Women’s Basketball (@IowaWBB) April 7, 2024
2:00 p.m. – The Gamecocks have arrived.
Arriving in style 💃 pic.twitter.com/Gi0F00k63m
— South Carolina Women’s Basketball (@GamecockWBB) April 7, 2024
1:30 p.m. – Cleveland is ready! T-minus 90 minutes until Iowa and South Carolina take the court.
Thousands of fans lined up outside of Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse waiting for the arrival of Iowa and South Carolina@wkyc pic.twitter.com/9AZBijuTyA
— Anna Meyer (@ByAnnaMeyer) April 7, 2024
12:32 p.m. – On the other side, the Gamecocks lost all five starters from last season to graduation or the WNBA. With a new lineup, South Carolina entered the season ranked No. 6, but instead completed an undefeated regular season for the second straight year.
12:23 p.m. – To start the season, Iowa played the Crossover at Kinnick, an exhibition game against DePaul in the Hawkeyes’ football stadium. Now, they’re playing in their second straight national championship. What a season for the Hawkeyes.
From the first game of the season to the last.
Here we go, #Hawkeyes 💛 pic.twitter.com/Z6XBRtYELi
— Iowa Women’s Basketball (@IowaWBB) April 7, 2024
11:15 a.m. — And now, images from South Carolina’s shootaround. The Gamecocks are looking locked in as they look to avenge last year’s Final Four loss to Iowa and complete an undefeated season.
Shoot around ☑️ pic.twitter.com/eRVIsco1EZ
— South Carolina Women’s Basketball (@GamecockWBB) April 7, 2024
10:21 a.m. — Iowa shared some snapshots of their pregame shootaround and meeting at center court. The Hawkeyes are looking to win their first-ever national championship while avoiding a second consecutive runner-up finish in the NCAA Tournament.
Shootaround Vibes 🤩#Hawkeyes pic.twitter.com/0G7IbnAMkT
— Iowa Women’s Basketball (@IowaWBB) April 7, 2024
This Circle 💛💛#Hawkeyes pic.twitter.com/Cy9IWAhxOl
— Iowa Women’s Basketball (@IowaWBB) April 7, 2024
What channel is Iowa vs. South Carolina on today?
- TV channel: ABC
- Live stream: Sling
The women’s basketball national championship will be broadcast on ABC. Cord-cutters can stream the game on Sling.
MORE WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP COVERAGE:
Iowa vs. South Carolina start time
- Date: Sunday, April 7
- Time: 3 p.m. ET
The national championship game between Iowa and South Carolina starts at 3 p.m. ET on Sunday, April 7. It marks the final game of the 2023-24 NCAA women’s basketball season.
Women’s Final Four schedule 2024
National Championship
Sunday, April 7
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| (1) South Carolina vs. (1) Iowa | 3 p.m. | ABC, Sling |
