In a hard-fought matchup, No. 3 South Carolina defeated sixth-ranked LSU 83-77 to advance to the SEC Tournament championship, led by Raven Johnson’s career-high 22 points and Joyce Edwards’ 18 points. The Gamecocks, aiming for their fourth consecutive SEC title, will face No. 4 Texas, who beat No. 24 Mississippi. Despite a strong first half from LSU’s MiLaysia Fulwiley, South Carolina regained control in the second half, ultimately sealing the victory with a late layup. LSU now awaits NCAA Tournament seeding.
