The South Carolina women’s basketball team boasts an impressive 21-1 record, riding a 16-game winning streak that includes victories over eight ranked opponents, four of whom were top-10 teams. Demonstrating dominance, 15 of those 16 wins were secured by double-digit margins, underscoring why analytics heavily favor the Gamecocks. Central to their acclaim is their position in the NCAA Evaluation Tool (NET), where they’ve held the No. 1 spot for three consecutive weeks. The NET, critical for NCAA Tournament seeding, evaluates team performance through results, schedule strength, game location, and efficiency metrics. South Carolina’s national-leading 10 Quad 1 wins—far surpassing contenders like Notre Dame (6) and Texas (7)—highlight their formidable resume.
Looking ahead, the Gamecocks face a pivotal stretch with two Quad 1 matchups (No. 4 Texas and No. 5 UConn) and two Quad 2 games (Georgia and Florida). A sweep would solidify their status as the nation’s top team entering the regular season’s final weeks. This week, South Carolina travels to face Georgia—a Quad 2 opponent mired in a six-game SEC losing streak—on Thursday, followed by a Sunday showdown in Austin against Texas, seeking redemption after their January loss. Both games will air on SEC Network and ESPN, respectively. A successful road trip could further cement the Gamecocks’ case for a top tournament seed, showcasing their resilience and depth under coach Dawn Staley.
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