USC Women's Basketball

A quick look at University of South Carolina’s national championships over the years

South Carolina’s Brea Beal (12) pressures UConn’s Paige Bueckers (5) during the first half of the national championship game against UConn at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn. on Sunday April 3, 2022.
South Carolina’s Brea Beal (12) pressures UConn’s Paige Bueckers (5) during the first half of the national championship game against UConn at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn. on Sunday April 3, 2022. tglantz@thestate.com

South Carolina has won eight national championships in the past 20 years.

A quick look at the USC title teams:

Women’s basketball (2022)

Record: 35-2

Coach: Dawn Staley

Stars: Aliyah Boston, Destanni Henderson, Zia Cooke

Of note: South Carolina was No. 1 all season long in winning the second’s second national championship. Aliyah Boston also cleaned up in winning all national player of year awards.

Women’s basketball (2017)

Record: 33-4

Coach: Dawn Staley

Stars: A’ja Wilson, Allisha Gray and Kaela Davis

Of note: USC’s 33 wins are tied for second-most in one season.

Equestrian (2015)

Coach: Boo Major

Stars: Adele Norton, Amber Henter, Abigail Pait and Sam Chiodo

Of note: USC upset No. 1 Georgia, 10-6.

Baseball (2011)

Record: 55-14

Coach: Ray Tanner

Stars: Scott Wingo, Matt Price and Christian Walker

Of note: Wingo named CWS Most Outstanding Player.

Baseball (2010)

Record: 54-16

Coach: Ray Tanner

Stars: Jackie Bradley Jr., Michael Roth and Whit Merrifield

Of note: Gamecocks bury the “Chicken Curse” for good.

Equestrian (2007)

Coach: Boo Major

Stars: Megan Massaro and Carly Johns

Of note: Hunt Seat team went undefeated.

Equestrian (2005)

Coach: Boo Major

Stars: Kristen Terebesi and Tara Brothers

Of note: Gamecocks beat Georgia for title.

Women’s outdoor track and field (2002)

Coach: Curtis Frye

Stars: Erica Whipple, Demetria Washington, Miki Barber, Aleen Bailey, Tiffany Ross-Williams, Tacita Bass and Lashinda Demus

Of note: USC’s first team national title in any sport.

This story was originally published April 3, 2022 at 10:36 PM.

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