In a highly anticipated matchup between two top-10 teams, No. 1 South Carolina rallied from an 11-point deficit to defeat No. 9 LSU 76-70. Bree Hall's go-ahead 3-pointer with 1:14 remaining proved to be the game-winner for the Gamecocks. South Carolina's victory extends their winning streak against LSU to 15 games and also ends LSU's 29-game home winning streak.
Chloe Kitts led South Carolina with 14 points while Raven Johnson contributed 13 points. For LSU, Aneesah Morrow had a double-double with 16 points and 13 rebounds, while Angel Reese added 15 points and eight rebounds.
The win solidifies South Carolina's position as the only remaining undefeated team in women's and men's Division I basketball. It also establishes both South Carolina and LSU as top contenders for the Final Four. The possibility of more matchups between the two teams in the SEC and NCAA tournaments looms.
LSU head coach Kim Mulkey expressed her team's resilience despite the loss, stating that it sent a message that they are not going away. Moving forward, LSU will rely on the contributions of Angel Reese, who fouled out late in the game but showcased her importance to the team's success with her rebounding ability.