UConn will meet South Carolina at 2022 NCAA women’s basketball championship game tonight, The No. 1 South Carolina Gamecocks taking on the No. 2 Connecticut Huskies at Target Center in Minneapolis on Sunday, April 3 (4/3/2022). Here’s everything you need to know about Sunday’s championship game:
UConn vs South Carolina 2022 Live Stream Free
- What: 2022 NCAA women’s basketball championship
- Who: UConn Huskies vs South Carolina Gamecocks
- When: 8 p.m. EDT
- Where: Target Center in Minneapolis
If you aren’t around a TV to watch the game on Sunday, you can stream it via WatchESPN or the ESPN app. But keep in mind that you need a cable-login subscription. If you don’t have a cable login to access ESPN for a live stream, you can get a free trial from YouTube TV, Hulu with Live TV, DirecTV Stream, FuboTV, or Sling TV to stream the game. Here’s guide you need to know to UConn vs South Carolina live stream free without cable:
FuboTV
FuboTV is a sports-centric streaming service. It offers a 7-day free trial and costs $19.99 for the first month before jumping up to $44.99 a month. It includes a live feed of ESPN in dozens of markets.
| Bundles | Four bundles – fubo, fubo Extra, fubo Latino, fubo Portuguese |
| Customization | Channel bundles (Kids, Sports, News, Lifestyle, Hollywood, Heartland, International, Espanol, Comedy), premium channels (ABC*, CBS*, FOX* and NBC* as well as ESPN, AMC, MTV, VH1, SHOWTIME, HGTV, MSNBC, FX, USA, Comedy Central, TLC, Food Network, E!, Discovery Channel, Hallmark Channel and Disney Channel among others, HBO, Showtime, Starz, Cinemax, Epix, CuriosityStream, Pantaya, UP Faith & Family, Dove Channel, Stingray Karaoke, Outside TV) |
| Device support | Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast, Android TV, AirTV Player, Xiaomi, LG Smart TVs, Samsung Smart TVs, iOS, Android, Fire tablets, Chrome web browser, No PlayStation or Xbox. |
| DVR | Yes, 30 hours included, expandable to 500 hours via extra feature; saved indefinitely or until deleted |
| Free trial | Yes, 7 days |
DirecTV Now
Allows for the viewing of over 65 live channels at $40/month. In order to take advantage of the free possibilities, one would have to sign up and receive the free 7-day trial. If timed properly, one could watch the majority of the sports action during the free trial period and cancel free of charge prior to the trial’s expiration.
| Bundles | Live a Little ($35/mo), Just Right ($50/mo), Go Big ($60/mo), Gotta Have It ($70/mo), Todo y Mas ($45/mo) |
| Customization | A couple of extra channel bundles, premium channels (HBO, Showtime, Cinemax, Starz) ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC as well as ESPN, AMC, MTV, VH1, SHOWTIME, HGTV, MSNBC, FX, USA, Comedy Central, TLC, Food Network, E!, Discovery Channel, Hallmark Channel and Disney Channel among others. |
| Device support | Apple TV, Chromecast, Fire TV, Roku, Samsung Smart TVs, iOS, Android, browsers |
| DVR | Up to 20 hours, 30 days limit, no expansions |
| Free trial | Yes, 7 days |
Sling TV
At the top of the list we have Sling TV, which is an excellent service that allows users to customize their subscriptions. There are three bundles you can get – Orange ($25/mo), Blue ($25/mo), and Orange + Blue ($40/mo) -, as well as numerous TV channel packs grouped together based on interest, and various premium networks.
You can find ESPN, ESPN 2, and ESPN 3 in the Orange and Orange + Blue bundles. There’s no trace of ABC, however, so you’re going to have to do without them.
| Bundles | Sling Orange ($25/mo), Sling Blue ($25/mo), Sling Orange + Blue ($40/mo) |
| Customization | Channel bundles (Kids, Sports, News, Lifestyle, Hollywood, Heartland, International, Espanol, Comedy), premium channels (HBO, Showtime, Starz, Cinemax, Epix, CuriosityStream, Pantaya, UP Faith & Family, Dove Channel, Stingray Karaoke, Outside TV, ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC as well as ESPN, AMC, MTV, VH1, SHOWTIME, HGTV, MSNBC, FX, USA, Comedy Central, TLC, Food Network, E!, Discovery Channel, Hallmark Channel and Disney Channel among others.) |
| Device support | Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast, Android TV, AirTV Player, Xiaomi, LG Smart TVs, Samsung Smart TVs, iOS, Android, Fire tablets, Xbox One, Chrome web browser |
| DVR | Up to 50 hours, unlimited storage time. Expandable by another 50 hours with extra feature |
| Free trial | Yes, 7 days |
Hulu TV
Allows for the viewing of over 50 live channels at $39.99/month. In order to take advantage of the free possibilities, one would have to sign up and receive the free 7-day trial. Once the trial is up, one could cancel the service free of charge.
| Bundles | A single bundle – Hulu with Live TV – $39.99 per month |
| Customization | Premium channels – HBO, Showtime, Cinemax, ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC as well as ESPN, AMC, MTV, VH1, SHOWTIME, HGTV, MSNBC, FX, USA, Comedy Central, TLC, Food Network, E!, Discovery Channel, Hallmark Channel and Disney Channel among others. |
| Device support | iOS, Android, FireTV, Apple TV, Roku, Xbox, Chromecast, Samsung Smart TVs, browsers |
| DVR | Unlimited storage space, recordings saved for 9 months |
| Free trial | Yes, 7 days |
YouTube TV
YouTube TV includes ESPN in addition to over 50 other channels for $35/month. You also get other major networks ABC, NBC, and CBS, plus more. You also get 5 ESPN channels. YouTube TV has everything you need to watch the fights on its official YouTube TV.
| Bundles | A single bundle – $40 per month |
| Customization | Premium channels – AMC Premiere, CuriosityStream, Fox Soccer Plus, Showtime, Starz, Shudder, Sundance Now, ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC as well as ESPN, AMC, MTV, VH1, SHOWTIME, HGTV, MSNBC, FX, USA, Comedy Central, TLC, Food Network, E!, Discovery Channel, Hallmark Channel and Disney Channel among others. |
| Device support | Chromecast, Roku, Apple TV, Android TV, Xbox One, Samsung and LG Smart TVs, iOS, Android |
| DVR | Unlimited storage space, recordings saved for 9 months |
| Free trial | Yes, 7 days |
PlayStation Vue
The service that got the best score when we reviewed it is PlayStation Vue. This platform offers a great selection of channels strewn over the four bundles it offers – Access ($49.99/mo), Core ($59.99/mo), Elite ($64.99/mo), and Ultra ($84.99/mo) -, as well as a few extra channel packs and premium networks.
All four bundles from PlayStation Vue feature ABC, ESPN, and ESPN 2. So, you’ll just have to decide which one to pick based on what other channels there are and the price.
| Bundles | Access ($49.99/mo), Core ($54.99/mo), Elite ($64.99/mo), Ultra ($84.99/mo) |
| Customization | Channel bundles (sports, Spanish channels, movies), premium channels (HBO, Showtime, Cinemax, Fox Soccer Plus) ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC as well as ESPN, AMC, MTV, VH1, SHOWTIME, HGTV, MSNBC, FX, USA, Comedy Central, TLC, Food Network, E!, Discovery Channel, Hallmark Channel and Disney Channel among others. |
| Device support | Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, iOS, Android, Roku, PS3, PS4, browser |
| DVR | Up to 500 programs, 28 days limit |
| Free trial | Yes, 5 days |
Key Stats for South Carolina vs. UConn
- The 71.1 points per game the Gamecocks score are 16.4 more points than the Huskies allow (54.7).
- When South Carolina totals more than 54.7 points, it is 27-1.
- When UConn gives up fewer than 71.1 points, it is 20-2.
- The Huskies’ 74.5 points per game are 23.8 more points than the 50.7 the Gamecocks allow.
- UConn is 22-4 when it scores more than 50.7 points.
- South Carolina is 27-1 when it allows fewer than 74.5 points.
- The Gamecocks are at the 54th spot in college basketball’s scoring charts (71.1 PPG), while the Huskies allow the 15th-fewest points per game (54.7) in the nation.
- UConn is college basketball’s 23rd-ranked offense (74.5 PPG), while South Carolina is the third-ranked defense (50.7).
South Carolina Team Stats
South Carolina’s 71.1 points per game this season out-paces the 54.7 points per contest UConn gives up. The Gamecocks are 33-2 when they put up over 55 points.
As a team, the Gamecocks shoot 67.7 percent from the free throw line, good for seventh in the SEC. Boston leads South Carolina, knocking down 3.5 free throws a game while shooting 78 percent from the charity stripe.
UConn Team Stats
UConn heads into the matchup with a 74.5 points per game average on the season, 23.8 more than the 50.7 South Carolina allows per contest. The Huskies are 30-4 in games when they put up at least 51 points.
This season, the Huskies are shooting 47.9 percent from the field while limiting their opponents to a 35.6 percent clip. When UConn shoots above its season average this year, the Huskies have gone 15-0.
South Carolina Players to Watch
Boston is the leader for South Carolina in both scoring and rebounding with 17.0 points and 12.4 boards per game. Destanni Henderson adds 11.1 points and 3.9 assists for the Gamecocks, and Zia Cooke averages 10.7 points per game.
Henderson’s 1.6 made three-pointers per contest makes her South Carolina’s most prolific three-point shooter. She knocks down 39 percent of her shots from beyond the arc.
Player stats reflect 36 of 36 games this season.
UConn Players to Watch
Olivia Nelson-Ododa leads UConn in both rebounds and assists, grabbing 7.6 boards and dishing out 3.6 assists per game in addition to scoring 9.3. Christyn Williams leads the Huskies in scoring and averages 14.6 points and 1.5 steals per game.
Azzi Fudd’s 2.4 made three-pointers per contest makes her UConn’s most prolific three-point shooter. She makes 43 percent of her shots from beyond the arc.
Player stats reflect 35 of 35 games this season.
