The South Carolina women’s basketball team made headlines once again as they extended their two-year winning streak in non-NCAA tournament games with a thrilling victory over Tennessee. Star center Kamilla Cardoso, known for her dominant presence in the paint, surprised fans by hitting a buzzer-beating three-pointer to secure the win, despite never making a triple in her Gamecock career.
South Carolina’s top-ranked defense came out strong, holding Tennessee scoreless for the first seven minutes of the game and surging to a 13-0 lead. However, Tennessee fought back with a resilient comeback effort led by Rickea Jackson and Jewel Spear, eventually tying the game in the final minute.
In a heart-stopping finish, Cardoso’s heroic moment propelled the Gamecocks to victory, keeping their undefeated streak in DI college basketball intact. The team is now set to advance to the SEC tournament championship game, where they will face the winner of LSU and Ole Miss.
Fans and analysts alike are buzzing about South Carolina’s impressive performance and Cardoso’s unlikely game-winning shot. The Gamecocks continue to show why they are a force to be reckoned with in the world of women’s college basketball, and they will undoubtedly be a team to watch as they make their way through the postseason. Stay tuned for more updates on their journey on Mazmessenger.
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