US EditionSouth Carolina Gamecocks Play the Southern Jaguars in First Round of NCAA Tournament
Southern Jaguars enter as SWAC champions with a 20-13 record and a First Four win, while South Carolina Gamecocks lead with 31 wins this season.
- The South Carolina Gamecocks host the Southern Jaguars in the NCAA Tournament first round today, March 21, at 1 p.m. ET at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia.
- Following a 65-53 First Four victory over Samford on Thursday, March 19, the Jaguars secured their tournament berth and repeated as SWAC champions.
- South Carolina averages 82.4 points on 50.0% shooting, while Southern averages 64.9 points on 39.2% shooting, giving the Gamecocks a significant offensive edge.
- The winner advances to the Round of 32 on March 23, with South Carolina positioned as the top seed in the Sacramento 4 Regional.
- Joyce Edwards leads the Gamecocks with 19.6 points per game, while sophomore DeMya Porter averages a team-high 9.7 points for the Jaguars.
14 Articles
14 Articles
Southern women's basketball team prepares for No. 1 seed South Carolina: 'We're going to go out and compete'
Playing in the Sacramento 4 Regional, No. 16 Southern (20-13) won its First Four on Thursday to advance into the first round. Waiting for Southern is No. 1 South Carolina (31-3), regular-season champions of the Southeastern Conference.
NCAA Tournament Preview: Southern vs. South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. -- The NCAA Women's Tournament tips off in Columbia with one of the bracket's most lopsided match-ups on paper—but also one filled with contrasting styles, motivations, and storylines. Southern, fresh off a hard-earned First Four victory, now steps into one of the sport's most intimidating environments to face the #1 overall seed, South Carolina. Southern enters this match-up with momentum and confidence after surviving the First …
Southern’s game plan versus South Carolina: Let their game speak
Fresh off its First Four win over Samford, Southern understands the challenge that awaits it against South Carolina. “I’m excited to continue to show how much heart we put into the season,” Tate said on Friday. “Me and my teammates, we worked for it. Like you said, a couple of us do have some experience with playing these games inside the tournament so we’re looking forward to going out tomorrow and having fun and showing how much work we put in…
Dawn Staley gifts HBCU squad ahead of matchup with South Carolina
Southern University won its second NCAA Tournament game in history on Thursday and the HBCU got gifts and a visit from South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley.South Carolina Scouts Southern In Person Fresh off Southern University’s 65-58 win over Samford in the NCAA Tournament First Four, the Jaguars received an unexpected gesture from South Carolina’s Staley. The Hall of Fame coach didn’t just scout her next opponent; she made sure to show respec…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 46% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
