Lawmakers celebrate South Carolina win in women’s NCAA championship

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

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

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

“It was an incredible game against Iowa. Strong support from the bench. Congratulations to Coach Staley and Lady Shum Cox on your third national championship. As good as it can be! Sen. Lindsey Graham (RS) .C.) I wrote to Xformerly Twitter.

“Congratulations to UNDEFEATED @GamecockWBB! You are the best of the best and so proud of our state!” Sen. Tim Scott (RS.C.) Posted in X.

Congressman James Clyburn (DS.C.) victory said South Carolina Sens. Ralph Norman (R), Joe Wilson (R) and Russell Frey (R) called it a “well-deserved victory for a remarkable undefeated season.” Each offered congratulations to them An undefeated team with a statement regarding X.

South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster (R) said the University of South Carolina flag would be flown at the state Capitol to commemorate the victory.

“National Champions again! Congratulations to @GamecockWBB on another great season,” McMaster said. I wrote it to X.

Sunday’s win marked South Carolina’s third national championship title, following in 2017 and 2022. South Carolina became the first women’s team to finish an undefeated season since UW in 2016.

President Biden also congratulates the team in a statement.

“Congratulations to @GamecockWBB on capping off a perfect season with winning the NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship. Your teamwork, focus, and tenacity were on full display all year long. You are proud of your school and community. ,” he said.