Defending NCAA women’s champion South Carolina secured the No. 1 seed at the Southeastern Conference women’s basketball tournament after winning a coin flip against Texas Longhorns. Both teams finished with a 15-1 record in conference play, necessitating the coin toss. The moment was broadcast live and resulted in cheers from the South Carolina team. Gamecocks coach Dawn Staley expressed mixed feelings about the method of determination but was ultimately relieved. Texas players appeared deflated after the flip didn’t go in their favor, with coach Vic Schaefer expressing disappointment. Despite the controversy, South Carolina will be the top seed for the tournament and have the advantage of playing the earlier game on Friday. The SEC tournament will begin on Wednesday in South Carolina, offering an exciting start to the competition.
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