No. 5 South Carolina secured its third consecutive SEC tournament title with a 64-45 win over No. 1 Texas, settling the debate over the true SEC champion. The Gamecocks stifling defense held SEC player of the year Madison Booker to just 10 points. South Carolina’s depth and rotation of players helped separate them from Texas, with Chloe Kitts leading the team with 15 points and nine rebounds. Tessa Johnson’s strong performance off the bench also contributed to the win.
The loss for Texas likely means they will not retain the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament, potentially opening the door for UCLA to take that spot. The close matchup between the top teams in the country highlights the parity in women’s college basketball heading into the NCAA Tournament. Teams like Michigan, Iowa, Duke, and even lower-seeded teams in the SEC could surprise and make a run in the tournament.
The performance of South Carolina and other teams in the conference tournaments has made the race to the Sweet 16 more exciting than ever, with multiple teams having the potential to contend for the national championship. The NCAA Tournament seeding and selection process will be closely watched in the coming days as the debate over the top teams in the country continues.
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