No. 1 South Carolina At No. 2 UConn Women

UConn’s Moriah Jefferson pushes the ball up the court after stealing it from South Carolina’s Tiffany Mitchell in the second half. Jefferson had 16 points and six assists.  (John Woike / Hartford Courant)

UConn guard Moriah Jefferson smiles at forward Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis during a break in the action against No. 1 South Carolina.  (John Woike / Hartford Courant)

UConn forward Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis gets pumped up after hitting a three-pointer against Aleighsa Welch and No. 1 South Carolina at Gampel Pavilion Monday night.  (John Woike / Hartford Courant)

South Carolina guard Tiffany Mitchell grabs a rebound in front of UConn’s Morgan Tuck during the first half.  (John Woike / Hartford Courant)

South Carolina guard/forward A’ja Wilson blocks a shot by UConn forward Breanna Stewart during the first half at Gampel Pavilion Monday night.  (John Woike / Hartford Courant)

UConn forward Breanna Stewart blocks a shot by South Carolina forward Aleighsa Welch during the first half.  (John Woike / Hartford Courant)

The UConn student section lets No. 1 South Carolina know who they think will be No. 1 after the game. Studenst painted “Got Rings?” on their chests.  (John Woike / Hartford Courant)

From left, South Carolina’s Bianca Cuevas, A’ja Wilson and Khadijah Sessions see the beginning of the end as No. 2 UConn rolls to an 87-62 victory at Gampel Pavilion Monday.  (John Woike / Hartford Courant)

UConn guard Moriah Jefferson drives to the hoop for a layup against No. 1 South Carolina at Gampel Pavilion. Jefferson had 16 points and six assists.  (John Woike / Hartford Courant)

UConn forward Breanna Stewart drives around South Carolina center Alaina Coates during the second half. Stewart had 22 points and eight rebounds.  (John Woike / Hartford Courant)

South Carolina guard Tiffany Mitchell drives to the hoop during the second half against UConn. Mitchell scored 17 points.  (John Woike / Hartford Courant)

UConn coach Geno Auriemma pumps his fists as UConn starts to pull away from No. 1 South Carolina at Gampel Pavilion Monday night.  (John Woike / Hartford Courant)

With her back almost to the basket, UConn guard Moriah Jefferson twists and takes a shot against South Carolina guard Tiffany Mitchell in the first half.  (John Woike / Hartford Courant)

UConn Morgan Tuck drives around South Carolina center Elem Ibiam during the second half.  (John Woike / Hartford Courant)

UConn forward Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis takes a shot against South Carolina guard Tiffany Mitchell.  (John Woike / Hartford Courant)

UConn forward Breanna Stewart takes a shot as South Carolina guard/forward A’ja Wilson defends in the second half.  (John Woike / Hartford Courant)

UConn guard Moriah Jefferson battles for a rebound with South Carolina guard/forward A’ja Wilson during the first half.  (John Woike / Hartford Courant)

UConn forward Breanna Stewart looks for an outlet as she grabs a loose ball against South Carolina.  (John Woike / Hartford Courant)

South Carolina coach Dawn Staley gives direction to her players during the first half against UConn.  (John Woike / Hartford Courant)

UConn coach Geno Auriemma gives direction to his players during the first half against South Carolina.  (John Woike / Hartford Courant)

UConn guard Gabby Williams puts up a shot over South Carolina guard Tina Roy during the second half.  (John Woike / Hartford Courant)

World Championship rings were handed out to UConn staff, players, former players and coaches of the team before UConn played No. 1 South Carolina at Gampel Pavilion Monday.  (John Woike / Hartford Courant)

From left, Larry McHugh, chairman of the UConn board of trustees, UConn president Susan Hebst and Athletic Director Warde Manuel presented Geno Auriemma and Chris Dailey with jerseys signifying their 900th victory.  (John Woike / Hartford Courant)

South Carolina guard/forward A’ja Wilson drives into UConn forward Morgan Tuck during the first half.  (John Woike / Hartford Courant)

UConn forward Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis gets a piece of South Carolina guard/forward A’ja Wilson as UConn’s Kiah Stokes (41) and Breanna Stewart help on defense in the second half.  (John Woike / Hartford Courant)

UConn guard Kia Nurse goes around a screen set by Morgan Tuck. Nurse played just 19 minutes, 15 in the first half, against South Carolina.  (John Woike / Hartford Courant)

From left, UConn’s Gabby Williams, Kia Nurse and Breanna Stewart react late in the game against South Carolina.  (John Woike / Hartford Courant)

UConn guard Moriah Jefferson reaches in on South Carolina guard Tiffany Mitchell during the second half.  (John Woike / Hartford Courant)

From left, UConn’s Breanna Stewart, Kiah Stokes and Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis defend South Carolina’s A’ja Wilson in the second half.  (John Woike / Hartford Courant)

UConn coach Geno Auriemma grabs guard Moriah Jefferson, left, and forward Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis after the Huskies rolled to an 87-62 victory against No. 1 South Carolina.  (John Woike / Hartford Courant)

The faces on the bench of top-ranked South Carolina tells it all after No. 2 UConn rolled to an 87-62 victory.  (John Woike / Hartford Courant)

UConn forward Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis reacts after hitting a three-pointer in the first half against No. 1 South Carolina in Storrs. She scored 23 points to lead UConn.  (John Woike / Hartford Courant)

The UConn student section lets everyone who is No. 1 now as the Huskies rolled past No. 1 South Carolina 87-62 at Gampel Pavilion Monday night.  (John Woike / Hartford Courant)

UConn guard Kia Nurse, left, and forward Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis share a laugh as they warm up for a game against No. 1 South Carolina at Gampel Pavilion on Monday night.  (John Woike / Hartford Courant)

ESPN commentators Kara Lawson (seated) and Rebecca Lobo go over some pregame notes as No. 1 South Carolina takes on No. 2 UConn at Gampel Pavilion Monday night.  (John Woike / Hartford Courant)

ESPN analyst Kevin Negandhi talks with South Carolina coach Dawn Staley, who rolls into Gampel Pavilion with her top-ranked team to take on No. 2 UConn on Monday night.  (John Woike / Hartford Courant)

UConn forward Breanna Stewart takes a shot as the Huskies warm up before facing No. 1 South Carolina at Gampel Pavilion on Monday night.  (John Woike / Hartford Courant)

South Carolina guard/forward A’ja Wilson passes the ball as her team warms up before facing No. 2 UConn at Gampel Pavilion on Monday night.  (John Woike / Hartford Courant)

Ian Adomeit of West Hartford holds a cellphone so Dominique Sobieski of Guilford can apply face paint before the game between No. 1 South Carolina and No. 2 UConn at Gampel Pavilion on Monday night.  (John Woike / Hartford Courant)