Sunday’s best sports action will come on the SEC women’s basketball hardwood, with a pair of tantalizing top-20 rematches.
First, No. 4 Texas gets a second shot at No. 2 South Carolina (2 p.m. ET, ESPN). Then, another redux as No. 6 LSU hosts No. 19 Tennessee (4 p.m. ET, ESPN/Disney+).
Book another South Carolina win in Austin?
A little more than one month ago, the Longhorns’ trip to Columbia, SC did not go as planned, as the Gamecocks routed the visitors, with the final score of 67-50 disguising South Carolina’s total domination.
It was a particularly bad afternoon for Madison Booker, as the sophomore forward’s sweet jumper betrayed her on the big stage. (South Carolina senior guard Bree Hall also deserves credit for allowing nothing to be easy.) Booker, however, already is stamped, having delivered a series of superstar-caliber performances for the depleted Longhorns last season. It’s safe to assume the newly-minted 1,000-point scorer will be ready to make the most of second game against South Carolina.
Yet, even with a much better effort from Booker, it’s hard to see South Carolina exiting Austin without another win. Since their lone loss to No. 1 UCLA, the Gamecocks have discovered a higher gear, as their previous win over Texas exemplified.
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