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SEC Women's Basketball Tournament bracket if season ended today
South Carolina Gamecocks projected as No. 1 seed with just one conference loss
Feb. 19, 2026 at 12:23pm
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If the 2026 SEC women's basketball regular season were to end on February 17, the South Carolina Gamecocks would be the No. 1 seed in the SEC Tournament. The Gamecocks, ranked No. 3 nationally, are the only team in the conference with just one SEC loss, while all other 15 teams have at least three conference defeats.
Why it matters
The SEC is one of the premier women's basketball conferences in the country, and the tournament bracket projection provides an early look at how the postseason could shape up. South Carolina is a perennial powerhouse, and their potential No. 1 seed would make them the favorite to win the conference tournament and secure an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.
The details
According to the projection, the other top seeds in the SEC Tournament would be Texas, Vanderbilt, and an unnamed fourth team. The Gamecocks' lone SEC loss came against an unspecified opponent, while the 15 other teams in the conference all have at least three conference defeats.
- The 2026 SEC women's basketball regular season is currently ongoing.
- The projection is based on the standings as of February 17, 2026.
The players
South Carolina Gamecocks
The South Carolina women's basketball team, ranked No. 3 nationally, is the projected No. 1 seed in the 2026 SEC Tournament with just one conference loss.
Texas
The Texas women's basketball team is projected to be one of the top seeds in the 2026 SEC Tournament.
Vanderbilt
The Vanderbilt women's basketball team is projected to be one of the top seeds in the 2026 SEC Tournament.
What’s next
The 2026 SEC Women's Basketball Tournament is scheduled to take place in early March, with the exact dates and location to be announced.
The takeaway
The South Carolina Gamecocks' dominance in the SEC this season has them poised to be the top seed in the conference tournament, setting them up as the favorite to win the title and secure an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.
