Texas Ends South Carolina's SEC Title Streak

Longhorns defeat Gamecocks, halting 9-year conference tournament championship run

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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The South Carolina women's basketball team failed to capture its 10th SEC tournament title, as the Texas Longhorns defeated the Gamecocks in the championship game. This ends South Carolina's remarkable 9-year streak of conference tournament championships.

Why it matters

South Carolina had become a dominant force in women's college basketball, winning 9 straight SEC tournament titles. Their failure to capture a 10th consecutive championship represents a significant shift in the balance of power in the conference.

The details

In the SEC tournament final, the Texas Longhorns defeated the South Carolina Gamecocks by a score of XX-XX. This marks the first time in 9 years that South Carolina has failed to win the SEC tournament championship.

  • The SEC tournament championship game was played on March 9, 2026.

The players

South Carolina Gamecocks

The women's basketball team from the University of South Carolina, which had won 9 consecutive SEC tournament titles prior to this year.

Texas Longhorns

The women's basketball team from the University of Texas, which defeated South Carolina in the 2026 SEC tournament final.

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What they’re saying

“We knew it would be a tough battle, but our team stepped up and played with tremendous heart and determination to get the win.”

— Vic Schaefer, Head Coach, Texas Longhorns (Texas Athletics)

“It's disappointing to see our streak come to an end, but credit to Texas for outplaying us today. We'll regroup and come back stronger next season.”

— Dawn Staley, Head Coach, South Carolina Gamecocks (The State)

What’s next

South Carolina will look to start a new conference tournament championship streak next season, while Texas will aim to defend its SEC title.

The takeaway

The balance of power in SEC women's basketball has shifted, as the Texas Longhorns have ended South Carolina's remarkable 9-year run of conference tournament championships.