Key Highlights
- The Gamecocks finally created some separation on a 3-pointer by Madina Okot with 3:32 remaining in the fourth quarter, making it a two-possession game. Raven Johnson sunk the dagger, spinning herself free in the low post for a layup that gave South Carolina a 64-59 lead with 1:07 left in regulation.
- She then followed up with the clincher, hitting a floater in the lane with 23.1 seconds to restore a five-point lead at 66-61. The game was a defensive grind, with both teams frequently turning over the ball.
- Texas committed 22 turnovers, while South Carolina had 20 on their side.
- Rori Harmon led the Longhorns with three steals, while Joyce Edwards had the same number for the Gamecocks. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe defeat was the second straight for Texas, which lost 70-65 at No.
- 12 LSU on Sunday.
