In the SEC Tournament, the final matchup fans anticipated came to fruition as No. 1 South Carolina and No. 2 Texas faced off once again in Greenville. However, it was clear early on that this third game between the two teams was firmly in the hands of the Gamecocks.
South Carolina dominated the first half, heading into the break with a commanding 33-16 lead over the Longhorns. The 16 points scored by Texas marked the fewest-ever points in a half in an SEC Championship game.
The Longhorns struggled significantly with their shooting, converting just 8 of 27 attempts (29.6% from the field). Texas was only down by two points after the opening quarter, having managed 10 points on 33% shooting. But things quickly unraveled from there as the Longhorns managed only 6 more points at a dismal 25% shooting in the second quarter, allowing South Carolina to push their lead to 17.
We’ll continue to update this report as more unfolds.
Now, shifting to the latest from the 2024-2025 Women’s Basketball Transfer Portal, it has become a crucial aspect of college athletics, and women’s basketball is no exception. Last year, notable players such as Deja Kelly, Georgia Amoore, Kaylene Smikle, and Hailey van Lith made waves by entering the portal and securing new teams. This year, the movement continues, with several athletes already declaring their intent to transfer.
On3 is closely tracking all of these movements and will be updating the list regularly. As of now, there have been 40 entries, with 4 confirmed commitments. Notably, there have been no withdrawals yet.
For instance, Aislin Malcolm, a 5-10 guard from Pittsburgh, is transferring to Robert Morris, while Aliyah Matharu, a standout senior guard from Florida, has committed to Baylor for the 2024-25 season.
This is just a snapshot of the ongoing activity, and more names will surely follow. Be sure to check back for the latest updates.
