Breaking down NCAA Women's Final Four teams, with Iowa basketball led by Caitlin Clark

All eyes will be on Cleveland this weekend for the Final Four NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Tournament. Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse will host both Final Four games on Friday with the championship game on Sunday.

Women’s basketball has been more exciting than ever with sold-out arenas and rising television ratings being the theme this season.

South Carolina, NC State, Iowa and UConn are left in the Big Dance. All are coming together in Cleveland for a historic weekend that could be the largest Final Four yet.

South Carolina vs. NC State women's basketball national semifinal

Matchup: Both teams bring a lot of depth to the court. South Carolina enters with a chip on its shoulder with an undefeated streak on the line. NC State is hungry to end the Gamecocks' perfect season.

A look at the South Carolina women's basketball team: No. 1 Seed (Region 1 in Albany)

If there was one thing March Madness could predict, it is that the Gamecocks would make their fourth straight appearance in the Final Four and continue their undefeated season.

Three of their four tournament matchups have been won by double digits. Even though Indiana had a late push in the Sweet Sixteen, it was too little to overcome the Gamecocks.

Kamilla Cardoso has emerged as a leader of the team. Her shooting ability (58.9% from the floor) has been impressive. She is the team's leading scorer and rebounder, making her one to watch.

Despite their stellar record, the Gamecocks are not invincible. During the SEC tournament, they won back-to-back games by single digits and survived Tennessee in the semifinals with a buzzer-beater.

With all of the pressure, can they keep their hot streak alive?

South Carolina basketball March Madness scores

Defeated No. 16 seed Presbyterian 91-39, defeated No. 8 seed North Carolina 88-41, defeated No. 4 seed Indiana 79-75, defeated No. 3 seed Oregon State 70-58

A look at the NC State women's basketball team: No. 3 Seed (Region 4 in Portland)

NC State was unranked at the start of the season. In its second game, it took down the then No. 2-ranked UConn and kept on climbing.

The Wolfpack are making their first Final Four appearance since 1998. After going out in the first round of the tournament last year, they are on a revenge tour.

They upset Texas and Stanford, which came in as the top two seeds in the Portland 4 Region. They outscored each by double digits, which undoubtedly gave them momentum heading into this weekend.

Someone to keep an eye on is Aziaha James, who has scored more than 20 points in the last three tournament games to keep the Wolfpack rolling.

NC State seems to be peaking at the right time. It has the opportunity to make its first national championship game in school history and win it all.

NC State basketball March Madness scores

Defeated No. 14 seed Chattanooga 64-45, defeated No. 6 seed Tennessee 79-72, defeated No. 2 seed Stanford 77-67, defeated No. 1 seed Texas 77-66

Iowa vs. UConn women's basketball national semifinal

Matchup: Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers are two of the most dominant players in the NCAA and will make for a thrilling matchup. Both teams are entering the game hoping to extend a double-digit win streak.

A look at the Iowa women's basketball team: No. 1 Seed (Region 2 in Albany)

Iowa has the opportunity to win its first national title. If there was any year to do it, it would be this one considering the Hawkeyes' experienced starting lineup.

Fans will have the opportunity to see Caitlin Clark for the last time in her Iowa jersey. This weekend will mark the end of an era, with the senior widely expected to be the top pick in the 2024 WNBA draft. She has undoubtedly changed the game of women’s college basketball by making an impact on young girls across the nation.

Clark became the NCAA's all-time leading scorer during the regular season, and has 3,900 points entering Friday. She has led her team to new heights.

To get to the Final Four, the Hawkeyes had to face defending national champion LSU in a highly anticipated rematch from last year. This time, the Hawkeyes pulled away and never looked back.

The Hawkeyes have already made history this season, but this weekend could be their most historic yet.

Iowa basketball March Madness scores

Defeated No. 16 seed Holy Cross 91-65, defeated No. 8 seed West Virginia 64-54, defeated No. 5 seed Colorado 89-68, defeated No. 3 seed LSU 94-87

A look at the UConn women's basketball team: No. 3 Seed (Region 3 in Portland)

UConn is the only team in women’s NCAA history with double-digit national championships. Will the Huskies be able to continue to add to their dominant legacy?

It is certain that coach Geno Auriemma knows a thing or two about winning. Over his 39 years at UConn, he has coached all 11 national championship teams. His excellence has passed down through generations.

Paige Bueckers has written a comeback story like no other. She was sidelined all of last season because of an injury. When she started playing again, her pace and relentlessness quickly made her one of the best players in the country.

Aaliyah Edwards has also stepped up in a big way. She is shooting a stellar 59.5% from the field, which is ranked in the top 15 in the nation.

UConn overcame No. 1 seed USC in the Elite Eight by pulling away in the second half. The Huskies just need to win two more games to snap an eight-year national title drought.

UConn basketball March Madness scores

Defeated No. 14 seed Jackson State 86-64, defeated No. 6 seed Syracuse 72-64, defeated No. 7 seed Duke 53-45, defeated No. 1 seed USC 80-73

This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Who's in the NCAA women's Final Four? Breakdown includes Iowa, UConn