Top-seeded South Carolina (27-3) squares off against No. 8 seed Vanderbilt (22-9) in the SEC Tournament on Friday at Bon Secours Wellness Arena, with the Gamecocks eyeing their third consecutive conference crown.
This matchup revisits their February 23 clash, where Dawn Staley's squad dismantled the Commodores 82-54 in Nashville. South Carolina has dominated the SEC Tournament in recent years, winning four of the last five titles, and is once again a frontrunner.
The Gamecocks enter the contest fresh off a 78-66 win over Kentucky, led by Tessa Johnson's 16 points and Te-Hina Paopao's all-around effort of 13 points, six assists, and three steals. Vanderbilt, meanwhile, punched its ticket to this round with an 84-76 triumph over Tennessee, powered by Mikayla Blakes, who dropped 24 points on 40% shooting.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch South Carolina vs Vanderbilt NCAA Women's game, plus plenty more.
South Carolina vs Vanderbilt: Date and tip-off time
The Gamecocks and the Commodores will tip off in a highly anticipated NCAAW game on Friday, March 7, 2025, at 12:00 pm ET/9:00 am PT at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina.
Date | Friday, March 7, 2025 |
Tip-off Time | 12:00 pm ET/9:00 am PT |
Venue | Bon Secours Wellness Arena |
Location | Greenville, South Carolina |
How to watch South Carolina vs Vanderbilt on TV & stream live online
Fans in the USA can catch all the action between the Gamecocks and the Commodores on:
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Streaming service: Fubo
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Florida State team news & key performers
Florida State, on the other hand, has been an offensive powerhouse, leading the nation in scoring with 88.2 points per game while allowing 71.5 points per contest, ranking 320th in defensive efficiency. The Seminoles hold an impressive +16.7 scoring margin, with a total differential of +501. Ta'Niya Latson stands out as the top scorer in the country, averaging 25.4 points per game.
North Carolina news & key performers
North Carolina ended a two-game losing streak with a strong fourth-quarter performance, outscoring Boston College by seven points to secure a 78-71 victory over the Eagles. Lexi Donarski led the charge, contributing 20 points and knocking down five three-pointers. This win marks the Tar Heels' third quarterfinal appearance in the ACC Tournament over the past four years.
UNC has maintained a scoring margin of +13.8 points per game this season, boasting a total scoring differential of +441. The team averages 71.7 points per game, ranking 79th in college basketball, while holding opponents to 57.9 points per contest, placing them 46th defensively. Their top scorer, Maria Gakdeng, contributes 11.5 points per game, ranking 535th in the nation.