The South Carolina Gamecocks are heading back to the national championship game after an impressive 74-57 victory over fellow No. 1 seed Texas in the Women’s Final Four. With this dominant performance, South Carolina continues its remarkable run through the NCAA Tournament and solidifies its place as one of the most consistent and formidable programs in women’s college basketball.
From the opening tip, both teams showed intensity, but it was South Carolina who managed to take control as the game progressed. The Gamecocks utilized their size, strength, and deep bench to wear down the Longhorns. Their defense proved too much for Texas, especially in the second half. The third quarter was a game-changer, as South Carolina’s defense locked in and held Texas to just nine points, completely shifting the momentum. Inside the paint, the Gamecocks dominated, outscoring Texas 40-22 and using their physical presence to control the tempo of the game.
This victory sends South Carolina to its second consecutive national title game and marks another chapter in the program’s incredible stretch under head coach Dawn Staley. The team has now made three championship appearances in the last four years, a testament to its consistency and championship mentality. As the final buzzer sounded, the message from the Gamecocks was clear: they’re not done yet.
Now awaiting the winner of the UConn vs. UCLA matchup, South Carolina remains focused on finishing what they started. With one game left, the Gamecocks are determined to bring home another championship and further cement their legacy as one of the elite programs in the sport.
