The South Carolina Gamecocks women's basketball team suffered its first defeat in 43 games on Sunday after a 77-62 loss to the UCLA Bruins. UCLA made it clear that they deserve the basketball world's respect and should be considered one of the country's top teams in what was a dominant win over the defending national champions.

Top-ranked South Carolina women’s basketball (5-1) experienced its first loss Sunday after 43 consecutive victories. Afterward, head coach Dawn Staley maintained a philosophical perspective.

South Carolina's 43-game win streak was snapped by UCLA, just weeks after Dawn Staley warned that every team on the schedule would be playing their best against the Gamecocks

A strong defensive effort helped No. 5 UCLA crush No. 1 South Carolina in a stunning 77-62 victory on Sunday, snapping the reigning national champions' 43-game winning streak. This marked UCLA's first win over an AP No. 1 team in program history.

South Carolina women's basketball hasn't improved its offense as of late, and for the second straight game, shot under 50% resulting in its first loss

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Just a few weeks before South Carolina began its campaign to defend its national title, fifth-year senior Te-Hina Paopao laughed and joked with teammates on the sideline during practice as coach Dawn Staley stood nearby and rattled off feedback to players conducting a full-court drill.

The Clemson Tigers (3-1) led for more than 11 minutes in the first half against No. 1 South Carolina, but couldn’t overcome a big run from the Gamecocks (5-0), who pulled away for a 77-45 win in Littlejohn Coliseum in the Palmetto

It took nearly 20 months, but the No. 1 South Carolina Gamecocks women's basketball team has lost again. South Carolina suffered its first defeat on Sunday since March 31, 2023, falling 77-62 in an early-season road test against No.