Two of the best teams in women’s basketball square off before Super Bowl kickoff on Sunday. South Carolina has won 17 consecutive games and is pursuing its third national title in four years. The Longhorns have won 16 of their last 17 and are commanding respect in their first SEC campaign.
How to watch No. 2 South Carolina at No. 4 Texas
These teams met on Jan. 12 with South Carolina winning 67-50 in Columbia. Texas star Madison Booker was bothered to a 3-for-19 shooting performance and the Longhorns made just one 3-pointer. Sania Feagin had six blocks for the Gamecocks.
The Gamecocks lead the country in both strength of schedule and simple rating on Basketball Reference. They are walking all over their conference matchups — Dawn Staley’s squad is shooting 48.1 percent and SEC opponents just 33.6, with an absurd average point differential of 24.1.
Freshman Joyce Edwards is a reliable inside scorer and a gifted playmaker. Program legend and reigning WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson said Edwards is already playing with a pro’s IQ.
It’s a balanced and deep South Carolina outfit. The two leading scorers come off the bench, with Edwards joining sophomore MiLaysia Fulwiley. Tessa Johnson adds dynamite 3-point shooting with the second unit and starting forward Chloe Kitts is a force on…
