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South Carolina routs TCU, advances to Final Four

PUBLISHED Mar 30, 2026, 6:38 AM ET

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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — South Carolina defeated TCU 78-52 on Monday night, March 30, at Golden 1 Center, securing its sixth consecutive Final Four berth; the Gamecocks overcame an early TCU lead through sustained defense and a decisive fourth-quarter surge. The victory propelled South Carolina into a rematch with UConn in Phoenix on April 3; Joyce Edwards and Agot Makeer paced the Gamecocks, a 29-11 fourth-quarter run created separation, and TCU saw Olivia Miles finish with 18 points while the Horned Frogs' campaign ended.

By Ayesha A. | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Pre-tournament: South Carolina entered as a top seed seeking a sixth straight Final Four.
March 30 (pre-game): Predictions and previews highlighted guard matchups and execution as decisive factors.
March 30 (game): Halftime saw South Carolina leading after competitive first and second quarters.
March 30 (fourth quarter): South Carolina outscored TCU 29-11 to turn a close contest into a rout.
March 30 (result): Final score 78-52; South Carolina advanced to Final Four to face UConn on April 3.

News Intelligence

If you're a sports fan, this win is a testament to South Carolina's consistency. They've made the Final Four six times in a row. That's a rare feat. It's a great conversation starter for your next sports chat.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 12
Right Leaning:: 1
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 11
Distribution:: Left 0%, Center 92%, Right 8%

Who Benefited

South Carolina's program, including coach Dawn Staley, players Joyce Edwards and Agot Makeer, and the university benefited via heightened national exposure, strengthened recruiting profile, and revenue opportunities tied to advancing to the Final Four.

Who Impacted

TCU's players, coaches and program suffered the loss of a historic Final Four opportunity, ended their Elite Eight run, and will need to regroup ahead of next season after the 78-52 defeat.