DALLAS -- Dawn Staley finally could raise an NCAA championship trophy.
A'ja Wilson scored 23 points to help coach Staley and South Carolina win their first national championship with a 67-55 victory over Mississippi State on Sunday night.
Staley made the Final Four three times as a player at Virginia but never won. She also led the Gamecocks to the national semifinals two years ago before losing to Notre Dame.
Once the final buzzer sounded, Staley grabbed the trophy and paraded it around the court high over her head.
"You have to give tribute to the former players," Staley said.