South Carolina Women’s Basketball: Who Are the Gamecocks Facing in the Final Four?

LIVE REPORT: South Carolina Gamecocks Await Opponent in Final Four of NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament

The South Carolina Gamecocks have officially secured their spot in the Final Four of the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament, but the question remains: who will they face in the next round? Tonight, the Texas Longhorns and TCU Horned Frogs will square off at 7 PM ET, and the winner will go on to challenge South Carolina in the Final Four.

When it comes to familiarity, South Carolina might feel more at ease facing Texas, with whom they’ve had a solid history this season. The Gamecocks and Longhorns have already met three times this year, with South Carolina holding a 2-1 edge. South Carolina won the first meeting, Texas bounced back with a win, but the Gamecocks came out on top in the SEC Championship, securing a 19-point victory.

On the other hand, TCU has certainly been making waves on their path to the Elite Eight. In their previous two matchups, they stunned No. 7 Louisville and No. 3 Notre Dame, bringing their impressive season record to 34-3. The Horned Frogs are led by Hailey Van Lith, who has been pivotal, averaging 17.9 points per game.

No matter who South Carolina ends up facing, it’s clear the Gamecocks will be up against a formidable opponent. The question now is whether they’d prefer to meet Texas for a fourth time or challenge TCU, a team they’ve yet to face. Ultimately, though, the decision is out of South Carolina’s hands—it all depends on tonight’s outcome. Stay tuned for the big matchup!

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South Carolina secures commitment from standout transfer guard Treysen Eaglestaff

In breaking news, Treysen Eaglestaff, the standout transfer from North Dakota, has officially committed to South Carolina, according to his agent, George Langberg, who spoke with On3.

Standing at 6-foot-6, the junior from Bismarck, North Dakota, visited the Gamecocks just this past weekend. Eaglestaff ultimately chose Lamont Paris and his coaching staff over a list of high-profile programs, including Kansas, Kentucky, Gonzaga, and Iowa.

Eaglestaff had an impressive season, ranking among the nation’s top scorers. He averaged 18.9 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game. Notably, he dropped a stunning 40 points against Alabama back in December and followed that up with a jaw-dropping 51-point performance against South Dakota State earlier this month.

This commitment is a major win for South Carolina, injecting new optimism into Columbia for the upcoming season. The Gamecocks, who finished at the bottom of the SEC standings this year with a 2-16 conference record, will surely hope that Eaglestaff’s talent can help turn things around.

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