South Carolina Beats TCU 78-52 to Reach Sixth Consecutive Final Four
Key Takeaways
- South Carolina defeated TCU 78-52 in the Elite Eight to reach the Final Four.
- The fourth quarter outscored TCU 29-11, sealing the win.
- South Carolina improved to 35-3.
Historic Sixth Straight Final Four
South Carolina defeated TCU 78-52 to reach its sixth consecutive Final Four.
Joyce Edwards led with 24 points and 12 rebounds.
Agot Makeer added a career-high 18 points off the bench.
The Gamecocks pulled away with a 29-11 fourth quarter.
Overcoming Roster Changes
Coach Dawn Staley reflected on the challenge of maintaining excellence amid roster turnover.
Senior guard Raven Johnson is the only player who has experienced every Final Four of her career.
Staley said she was proud of the players for overcoming the rigors of a season.
Dominant Tournament Performance
South Carolina averaged nearly 100 points in the first three games.
“SACRAMENTO, CA - South Carolina’s Final Four dominance continued on Monday night, as the Gamecocks pulled away from TCU in the fourth quarter for a 78-52 win, ending the Horned Frogs’ bid to reach the national semifinals for the first time”
They outrebounded TCU 52-24.
Tessa Johnson scored her 1,000th career point.
Raven Johnson reached 200 assists on the season.
Final Four Rematch with UConn
South Carolina will face undefeated UConn in the Final Four.
It is a rematch of last season's national championship game.
Staley said you have to be unafraid playing against an undefeated team.
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