South Carolina, TCU Advance to Elite Eight

Gamecocks cruise past Oklahoma, Horned Frogs hold off Virginia in Sweet 16 action

Mar. 29, 2026 at 5:36am

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The University of South Carolina and Texas Christian University both won their Sweet 16 matchups on Saturday to advance to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament. South Carolina defeated Oklahoma 94-68 behind strong performances from senior guards Ta'Niya Latson and Raven Johnson, while TCU held off Virginia 79-69 led by graduate forward Marta Suarez's career-high 33 points. The Gamecocks and Horned Frogs will now face off on Monday for a spot in the Final Four.

Why it matters

South Carolina and TCU are two of the top teams in the country, and their Elite Eight showdown will be a highly anticipated matchup between two programs with championship aspirations. The game will showcase some of the best talent in women's college basketball as they compete for a chance to play in the Final Four.

The details

In the South Carolina-Oklahoma game, the Gamecocks jumped out to a 10-0 lead and never looked back, leading by as many as 19 points in the first half. Latson and Johnson combined for 34 points in the opening half, while senior center Madina Okot and sophomore forward Joyce Edwards dominated the glass. Oklahoma made a run in the second half but could not overcome the Gamecocks' balanced attack. The TCU-Virginia game was much closer, with the Cavaliers taking a 13-2 lead early on before the Horned Frogs rallied. Suarez hit back-to-back 3-pointers to spark TCU, and graduate guard Olivia Miles scored a team-high 28 points to lead the Horned Frogs to the victory.

  • South Carolina led Oklahoma 47-28 at halftime.
  • The Gamecocks cruised to a 94-68 win over the Sooners.
  • TCU and Virginia were tied 21-21 at halftime.
  • The Horned Frogs defeated the Cavaliers 79-69.

The players

Ta'Niya Latson

A senior guard for the South Carolina Gamecocks who scored a game-high 28 points in the win over Oklahoma.

Raven Johnson

A senior guard for the South Carolina Gamecocks who combined with Latson to score 34 points in the first half.

Marta Suarez

A graduate forward for the TCU Horned Frogs who scored a career-high 33 points in the win over Virginia.

Olivia Miles

A graduate guard for the TCU Horned Frogs who scored a team-high 28 points in the victory.

Aaliyah Chavez

A freshman guard for the Oklahoma Sooners who scored a team-high 21 points in the loss to South Carolina.

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What they’re saying

“This is a surreal moment. We cherish the moments we have together on this floor, and we hope to win a championship together.”

— Ta'Niya Latson, Senior Guard, South Carolina Gamecocks

“I think we have a lot of room to grow. When everyone's clicking, the ceiling is high for us.”

— Raven Johnson, Senior Guard, South Carolina Gamecocks

“I'm reading the back defender. So I'm reading the back-line help, and if they stay, I get to go make a player pass to [sophomore center Clara Silva].”

— Olivia Miles, Graduate Guard, TCU Horned Frogs

“I'm very grateful, and I'm very blessed. But, at the same time, the next game is a pretty quick turnaround. I'm excited we got the win, but I'm ready to get going.”

— Marta Suarez, Graduate Forward, TCU Horned Frogs

What’s next

The South Carolina Gamecocks and TCU Horned Frogs will face off on Monday, March 31 at 6:00 p.m. in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament. The winner will advance to the Final Four.

The takeaway

South Carolina and TCU have both proven their mettle in the NCAA Tournament so far, and their Elite Eight matchup will be a clash between two of the top teams in the country. The game will feature some of the best individual talent in women's college basketball, as players like Ta'Niya Latson, Raven Johnson, Marta Suarez, and Olivia Miles look to lead their teams to the Final Four.