South Carolina vs. Texas live score, updates, highlights from 2025 Women’s Final Four game
The Final Four is here. Now, two of the most dominant teams in the 2024-25 women’s college basketball season will go head-to-head.
On Friday night, the defending champion, No. 1 South Carolina, will take on No. 1 Texas with a trip to the national title game on the line. Dawn Staley’s squad, which has won three of the last seven NCAA Tournament titles, has pushed its 2024 title defense into the final weekend of the season. But the Gamecocks may be due for their toughest challenge yet.Â
The Longhorns, 35-3 this season, have had no March Madness issues thus far after earning one of the bracket’s No. 1 seeds, defeating William & Mary, Illinois, Tennessee and TCU. Texas now gets another shot against its SEC foe, which is responsible for two of the Longhorns’ three losses in 2024-25.
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On Jan. 12 and Mar. 9, the Gamecocks got the best of Vic Schaefer’s unit. But on Feb. 9, the Longhorns squeaked by South Carolina â and with the stakes now raised, they’re hopeful for some further revenge. Texas is led by sophomore forward Madison Booker (16.5 points per game), with senior forward Taylor Jones (12.1 points per game) also playing a significant role.
However, South Carolina has shown no signs of slowing down. The dynastic run Staley’s been on with the Gamecocks has translated to the 2024-25 season, racking up a 34-3 record â but interestingly, their three losses have come against the remaining Final Four teams. Freshman forward Joyce Edwards (12.7 points per game), sophomore guard MiLaysia Fulwiley (11.9 points per game) and junior forward Chloe Kitts (10.4 points per game) have paved the way for Staley’s unit this season.Â
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South Carolina has already beaten Tennessee Tech, Indiana, Maryland and Duke in this year’s bracket. It’s now just two wins away from going back-to-back â but Texas stands in the Gamecocks’ way of their third title game in four years.
The Sporting News is tracking live updates and highlights Friday as South Carolina and Texas face off in the Final Four. Follow along with the action below.Â
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South Carolina vs. Texas live updates, results, highlights from 2025 Women’s Final FourPregame5:15 p.m.:Â They’re a ways away from South Carolina, but the Gamecocks will be feeling plenty of support in Tampa.
Gamecocks players met by a big group of fans during the teamâs Final Four sendoff event in Tampa. South Carolina WBB and Texas tip at 7 pm pic.twitter.com/j1rshZOLfd
â GoGamecocks (@gogamecocks) April 4, 2025What channel is South Carolina vs. Texas on today?TV channel: ESPN, ESPN2Live stream: ESPN+, SlingThe Final Four matchup between South Carolina and Texas will be broadcast on ESPN and ESPN2. Cord-cutters can live stream the game on Sling.
South Carolina vs. Texas start timeDate:Â Friday, April 4Time:Â 7:00 p.m. ETThe Gamecocks and Longhorns will meet on Friday, April 5 at 7:00 p.m. ET at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida.
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Women’s Final Four schedule 2025Final FourFriday, April 4MatchupTime (ET)TVNo. 1 South Carolina vs. No. 1 Texas 7 p.m.ESPNNo. 1 UCLA vs. No. 2 UConn9 p.m.ESPNNational championshipSunday, April 6MatchupTime (ET)TVTBD3:00 p.m.ABC
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