The Gamecocks, who earned the No. 1 seed of the women’s SEC tournament after commissioner Greg Sankey flipped a coin between them and the Longhorns, dominated Texas in the conference championship final, winning their third consecutive SEC tournament with a 64-45 win in Greenville, South Carolina.
Forward Chloe Kitts was sensational throughout the tournament, scoring a career-high 25 points against Vanderbilt in the quarterfinals before adding 10 points with four rebounds and four assists against Oklahoma in the semifinals. She then led all scorers with 15 on Sunday, along with nine rebounds and three assists.
South Carolina’s defense gave Texas fits all game, as the Longhorns were held to 16-of-54 shooting and only one 3-pointer. The Gamecocks also forced 18 turnovers. Next up, South Carolina looks forward to its women’s NCAA Tournament seeding, as it made a claim for one of the top seeds of the 68-team field after its conference championship win.
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South Carolina wins third consecutive SEC tournament
South Carolina takes the SEC tournament with a 64-45 win over Texas, earning its third consecutive SEC tournament victory.
Pure dominance by the Gamecocks, who made their case as the No. 1 overall seed for the NCAA Tournament.
Texas makes first 3 of game
Texas’ leading scorer Madison Booker makes hers and Texas’ first 3-pointer of the game with 4:24 left in the fourth quarter.
Booker has been stymied by South Carolina today, shooting 4 of 13 with 10 points in the game. Seven of her points have come in the fourth quarter.
The first-team All-SEC player entered the game averaging 16.4 points per game.
South Carolina leads 52-33 after Sania Feagin’s 3
Feagin hits a 3-pointer at the buzzer to give South Carolina a 52-33 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
It’s been all Gamecocks in Greenville today.
Taylor Jones a lone bright spot for Texas
Texas’ sixth-year forward Taylor Jones has scored 14 of Texas’ 33 points this afternoon, as she adds in another tough shot near the rim.
Tessa Johnson’s 3 gives South Carolina largest lead of game
Johnson hits a tough 3-pointer to give South Carolina a 45-25 lead, the Gamecocks’ largest of the game.
Texas is going to need a lot of offense quick to come back in this one, with just over 13 minutes left of game clock.
South Carolina leads 37-21 midway through third quarter
Texas turned up the intensity to start the second half, but it only led to five points midway through the third quarter, despite multiple good looks.
The Longhorns are up to 15 turnovers as the Gamecocks continue to suffocate the Longhorns.
South Carolina leads 33-16 at halftime
South Carolina takes a 33-16 lead into halftime after holding the Longhorns to 6-of-24 shooting through two quarters.
The Gamecocks also forced 11 turnovers in the first half and outscored Texas 9-0 in fast break points, holding the Longhorns to only six points in the second quarter. Texas is also without a free throw or a 3-point make so far.
Kitts leads all scorers with nine points, with Tessa Johnson contributing seven off the bench in the first half.
Texas ends scoreless drought
Rori Harmon’s midrange jump shot ends Texas’ scoreless drought of the second quarter with 3:29 before halftime.
The Longhorns’ first two points of the second quarter cuts South Carolina’s lead to 27-12.
MiLaysia Fulwiley with the and-one
Fulwiley dices through Texas on the fast-break opportunity, getting to the rim for the and-one layup.
Her speed is nearly unstoppable in the open court, and the 3-point play gives South Carolina a 25-10 lead and continues its 13-0 run.
Texas calls timeout after South Carolina 8-0 run
South Carolina’s suffocating defense is leading to plenty of offense in the second quarter, as the Gamecocks are on an 8-0 run with Texas yet to score through five minutes of the second period.
Kitts leads all scorers with seven points.
Chloe Kitts with the and-one
South Carolina takes a 15-10 lead on the strong layup by Chloe Kitts, who finds an inch over Texas’ 6-foot-6 forward Kyla Oldacre for the bucket before converting the free-throw attempt.
Texas has yet to score in the second quarter through two minutes of game clock.
South Carolina leads 12-10 after first quarter
Both defenses are showing out early, as neither South Carolina nor Texas can find an rhythm offensively through one quarter.
The Gamecocks are 5 of 13 shooting while the Longhorns are 4 of 14 from the field. South Carolina is also winning the turnover battle, with two giveaways to Texas’ three.
Defensive battle early in first quarter
Neither team has been able to get in a groove offensively in the first quarter, although South Carolina leads 6-4 after five minutes of play.
The Longhorns and Gamecocks are just 2 of 8 and 3 of 8 shooting, respectively, thus far.
South Carolina, Texas starting lineups
Here’s a look at both starting lineups as the women’s SEC championship is just about underway:
South Carolina
Te-Hina Paopao
Raven Johnson
Bree Hall
Chloe Kitts
Sania Feagin
Texas
Madison Booker
Rori Harmon
Shay Holle
Ndjakalenga Mwenentanda
Taylor Jones
Women’s SEC tournament championship time today
Time: 3 p.m. ET
Date: Sunday, March 9
Location: Bon Secours Wellness Arena (Greenville, South Carolina)
What channel is women’s SEC tournament championship on today?
TV channel: ESPN
Streaming: ESPN app | Fubo (free trial)
The women’s SEC tournament championship game between South Carolina and Texas will air live on ESPN, with streaming options available on the ESPN app or Fubo, the latter of which offers a free trial to potential subscribers.
South Carolina vs Texas women’s basketball history
Series record: 3-3
South Carolina last win: Jan. 12, 2025 (67-50)
Texas last win: Feb. 9, 2025 (66-62)
Women’s SEC tournament championship predictions, picks
South Carolina 85, Texas: 77: The Gamecocks take this game personally and come out on top.
— Greenville News’ Lulu Kesin
Women’s SEC tournament championship betting odds
Odds from BetMGM as of Sunday, March 9
Spread: South Carolina (-4.5)
Over/under: 135.5
Moneyline: South Carolina -210 | Texas +170
South Carolina women’s basketball schedule 2025
Here are South Carolina’s last five results. See the Gamecocks’ full schedule here.
March 8: South Carolina 93, Oklahoma 75 (women’s SEC tournament semifinals)
March 7: South Carolina 84, Vanderbilt 63 (women’s SEC tournament quarterfinals)
March 2: South Carolina 78, Kentucky 66
Feb. 27: South Carolina 75, Ole Miss 59
Feb. 23: South Carolina 82, Vanderbilt 54
Texas women’s basketball schedule 2025
Here are Texas’ last five results. See the Longhorns’ full schedule here.
March 8: Texas 56, LSU 49 (women’s SEC tournament semifinals)
March 7: Texas 70, Ole Miss 63 (women’s SEC tournament quarterfinals)
March 2: Texas 72, Florida 46
Feb. 27: Texas 68, Mississippi State 64
Feb. 24: Texas 57, Georgia 26
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