The Gamecocks’ 12-game win streak was ended Thursday by a determined Oklahoma team ‘that actually wanted to win more,’ South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley said following her team’s 94-82 overtime loss.
‘(Oklahoma) made winning plays. And we didn’t. It’s not rocket science. It’s really a very simplistic thing,’ added Staley, whose squad was outrebounded (39-54) and outscored in the paint (40-50) by the No. 16 Sooners.
It won’t get any easier for the Gamecocks. South Carolina (19-2, 5-1 SEC) is set to host Vanderbilt (20-0, 6-0) on Sunday, one of two undefeated teams remaining in women’s basketball. The Commodores are led by sophomore sensation Mikayla Blakes, whose 25 points per game average ranks second in the nation.
UPSET: No. 16 Oklahoma women’s basketball defeats No. 2 South Carolina in overtime
Here’s everything you need to know about the top 5 SEC showdown on Sunday:
What time is South Carolina vs. Vanderbilt?
The No. 2 seed South Carolina Gamecocks host the No. 5 Vanderbilt Commodores on Sunday, Jan. 25, at 3 p.m. ET (12 p.m. PT) at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, South Carolina.
South Carolina vs. Vanderbilt: TV, streaming
Date: Sunday, Jan. 25
Time: 3 p.m. ET (12 p.m. PT)
Location: Colonial Life Arena (Columbia, South Carolina)
TV: ESPN
Stream: Fubo, ESPN Unlimited
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