The South Carolina women’s basketball team clinched a thrilling 74-73 victory over Tennessee in a nail-biting finish on Friday night. Star center Kamilla Cardoso sealed the win with a game-winning buzzer-beater, extending the Gamecocks’ winning streak in non-NCAA tournament games to two years.
South Carolina dominated the first half of the game, taking a commanding 35-12 lead over Tennessee. However, the Vols fought back in the second half with Rickea Jackson and Jewel Spear combining for 32 points to narrow the gap to single-digits.
With less than a minute left on the clock, the game was tied at 71 before Cardoso’s clutch shot secured the win for the Gamecocks. The victory improved South Carolina’s record to an impressive 31-0, making them the only remaining undefeated team in DI college basketball.
The Gamecocks will now advance to the SEC tournament championship game, where they will face the winner of LSU and Ole Miss on Sunday at 3 p.m. ET. South Carolina’s impressive performance has solidified their standing as a force to be reckoned with in women’s college basketball, and fans are eagerly anticipating their next game. Stay tuned for more updates on their championship journey.
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