South Carolina vs TCU game time set for 2026 Women's NCAA Tournament Elite 8

The No. 1 seed Gamecocks will face the No. 3 seed Horned Frogs on March 30 at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN.

Mar. 29, 2026 at 1:34am

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The South Carolina Gamecocks women's basketball team has advanced to the Elite Eight of the 2026 NCAA Tournament after defeating the Oklahoma Sooners 94-68 in the Sweet 16. The Gamecocks, the No. 1 seed, will now face the No. 3 seed TCU Horned Frogs on March 30 at 9 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast on ESPN.

Why it matters

South Carolina's continued success in the NCAA Tournament reinforces their status as one of the top women's basketball programs in the country. A win over TCU would mark the Gamecocks' sixth straight Final Four appearance, further cementing their dominance in the sport.

The details

In the Sweet 16 matchup, South Carolina was led by Ta'Niya Latson's 28 points. TCU advanced to the Elite Eight by defeating Virginia 79-69, with Marta Suarez scoring a career-high 33 points and Olivia Miles adding 28 points and 10 rebounds. This will be the second meeting between the two teams, with South Carolina winning the previous matchup 85-52 in December 2024.

  • The South Carolina vs. TCU Elite Eight game will be played on March 30, 2026 at 9 p.m. ET.
  • South Carolina defeated Oklahoma 94-68 in the Sweet 16 on March 28, 2026.
  • TCU defeated Virginia 79-69 in the Sweet 16 on March 28, 2026.

The players

Ta'Niya Latson

A key player for the South Carolina Gamecocks, scoring 28 points in their Sweet 16 win over Oklahoma.

Marta Suarez

The leading scorer for TCU in their Sweet 16 victory over Virginia, with a career-high 33 points and 10 rebounds.

Olivia Miles

Scored 28 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for TCU in their Sweet 16 win over Virginia.

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What they’re saying

“We're excited to be back in the Elite Eight and have another chance to make the Final Four. TCU is a tough opponent, but we're ready for the challenge.”

— Dawn Staley, Head Coach, South Carolina Gamecocks

“This is a huge opportunity for our program to prove we can compete with the best teams in the country. We're going to leave it all on the court against South Carolina.”

— Raegan Pebley, Head Coach, TCU Horned Frogs

What’s next

The winner of the South Carolina vs. TCU Elite Eight matchup will advance to the Final Four in Phoenix, where they will face the winner of the UConn vs. Notre Dame game.

The takeaway

South Carolina's continued dominance in women's basketball has them on the verge of another Final Four appearance, but TCU presents a formidable challenge as they look to pull off the upset and reach the national semifinals for the first time in program history.