SEC tournament roundup: No. 3 South Carolina, No. 4 Texas in title game

South Carolina and Texas advance to the SEC women's basketball championship game.

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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No. 3 South Carolina defeated No. 6 LSU 83-77 in the first semifinal, while No. 4 Texas beat No. 24 Ole Miss 85-68 in the second semifinal of the SEC women's basketball tournament. The Gamecocks and Longhorns will meet in the championship game on Sunday.

Why it matters

The SEC tournament is a highly anticipated annual event that showcases some of the top women's basketball programs in the country. The matchup between No. 3 South Carolina and No. 4 Texas in the title game will be a highly anticipated clash between two of the nation's elite teams.

The details

In the first semifinal, South Carolina was led by Raven Johnson's 22 points, while Joyce Edwards recorded a double-double with 18 points and 11 rebounds. LSU's MiLaysia Fulwiley scored a game-high 24 points in the losing effort. In the second semifinal, Texas was paced by Madison Booker's 31 points and 11 rebounds, while Ole Miss was led by 20 points each from Denim DeShields and Cotie McMahon.

  • The SEC women's basketball tournament semifinals were played on Saturday, March 8, 2026.
  • The championship game between No. 3 South Carolina and No. 4 Texas will be played on Sunday, March 9, 2026.

The players

Raven Johnson

A player for No. 3 South Carolina who scored 22 points in the semifinal win over LSU.

Joyce Edwards

A player for No. 3 South Carolina who recorded a double-double with 18 points and 11 rebounds in the semifinal win over LSU.

Madison Booker

A player for No. 4 Texas who scored 31 points and grabbed 11 rebounds in the semifinal win over Ole Miss.

MiLaysia Fulwiley

A player for No. 6 LSU who scored a game-high 24 points in the semifinal loss to South Carolina.

Denim DeShields

A player for No. 24 Ole Miss who scored 20 points in the semifinal loss to Texas.

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What they’re saying

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— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

The SEC women's basketball tournament has produced an exciting matchup between two of the nation's top teams, No. 3 South Carolina and No. 4 Texas, in the championship game. This game will showcase the high level of talent and competitiveness in women's college basketball.