South Carolina limits Texas to record-low point total in first half of SEC Championship

In the SEC Tournament, the final matchup fans anticipated came to fruition as No. 1 South Carolina and No. 2 Texas faced off once again in Greenville. However, it was clear early on that this third game between the two teams was firmly in the hands of the Gamecocks.

South Carolina dominated the first half, heading into the break with a commanding 33-16 lead over the Longhorns. The 16 points scored by Texas marked the fewest-ever points in a half in an SEC Championship game.

AT THE HALF | USC 33, TEXAS 16

The Gamecocks hold the Longhorns to just 6 points in the 2Q 😤 pic.twitter.com/aZG8RZ99e5

— South Carolina Women's Basketball (@GamecockWBB) March 9, 2025

The Longhorns struggled significantly with their shooting, converting just 8 of 27 attempts (29.6% from the field). Texas was only down by two points after the opening quarter, having managed 10 points on 33% shooting. But things quickly unraveled from there as the Longhorns managed only 6 more points at a dismal 25% shooting in the second quarter, allowing South Carolina to push their lead to 17.

We’ll continue to update this report as more unfolds.

Now, shifting to the latest from the 2024-2025 Women’s Basketball Transfer Portal, it has become a crucial aspect of college athletics, and women’s basketball is no exception. Last year, notable players such as Deja Kelly, Georgia Amoore, Kaylene Smikle, and Hailey van Lith made waves by entering the portal and securing new teams. This year, the movement continues, with several athletes already declaring their intent to transfer.

On3 is closely tracking all of these movements and will be updating the list regularly. As of now, there have been 40 entries, with 4 confirmed commitments. Notably, there have been no withdrawals yet.

For instance, Aislin Malcolm, a 5-10 guard from Pittsburgh, is transferring to Robert Morris, while Aliyah Matharu, a standout senior guard from Florida, has committed to Baylor for the 2024-25 season.

This is just a snapshot of the ongoing activity, and more names will surely follow. Be sure to check back for the latest updates.

More news….

South Carolina’s Chloe Kitts Named SEC Player of the Week

In a standout performance on Monday, Chloe Kitts, forward for South Carolina women’s basketball, was named the SEC Player of the Week. This recognition follows her remarkable achievement of securing just the ninth triple-double in Gamecock history during a win against Ole Miss. Kitts then followed up with a dominant double-double against Kentucky, leading USC to victories in both games.

In her historic triple-double, Kitts recorded 16 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 assists, with the 10 assists marking a career-high — doubling her previous best. Her 13 rebounds were just one shy of her personal best. This triple-double is the first for South Carolina since Aliyah Boston achieved the feat during the 2020-2021 season.

For the week, Kitts averaged 14.5 points, 11.5 rebounds, and 5.5 assists per game, helping to propel South Carolina to a share of the SEC regular season title. This marks the third consecutive year Kitts has been part of a team that has claimed the regular season championship.

Looking ahead, Kitts and the Gamecocks will head to Greenville, South Carolina, for the SEC Tournament. Thanks to a coin flip tiebreaker, USC will enter the tournament as the No. 1 seed at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena and will have a double-bye, meaning their first game will be on Friday.

If they secure the SEC Tournament title, it would be the fourth consecutive championship for the program and likely solidify their spot as a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament.

Stay updated on South Carolina women’s basketball over at The Insiders Forum!