South Carolina emerged victorious in a hard-fought battle against Indiana with a score of 79-75, securing a spot in the Albany 1 Regional Final of the women’s NCAA Tournament. The Gamecocks, coached by Dawn Staley, are now just three wins away from achieving a perfect season, a feat only accomplished nine times in the history of NCAA Division I women’s basketball.
Led by Kamilla Cardoso’s 22 points, South Carolina dominated the game, building a 22-point lead before Indiana launched a spirited comeback highlighted by Sydney Parrish’s 21 points. Despite Indiana’s efforts to stage a historic comeback, South Carolina managed to hold on to the lead and secure the victory.
With their eyes set on the next challenge, the Gamecocks will face third-seeded Oregon State in the upcoming match. In their previous meeting three years ago, South Carolina emerged victorious against Oregon State with a score of 59-42 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
As they continue their pursuit of a perfect season, South Carolina will look to maintain their winning momentum and secure their place in the history books of women’s college basketball. With determination and skill on their side, there is no doubt that they will be formidable force on the court as they head into the final stages of this year’s tournament.
