South Carolina, the top-seeded team in the Albany 1 Regional of the NCAA Tournament, emerged victorious over Indiana on Friday with a thrilling 79-75 win. Led by Kamilla Cardoso’s impressive 22 points, the Gamecocks maintained their undefeated record at 35-0 and are just three wins away from achieving a perfect season, a rare feat in NCAA Division I women’s basketball history.
In this game, South Carolina faced a formidable opponent in Indiana, who put up a strong challenge despite falling behind by 22 points in the third quarter. The Hoosiers were led by Sydney Parrish’s 21 points and mounted a spirited comeback that narrowed the gap to just two points before ultimately falling short in the final minutes. Raven Johnson’s clutch 3-pointer was instrumental in maintaining South Carolina’s lead and securing the victory.
Despite their strong start, Indiana refused to give up and fought back with all their might. The Hoosiers attempted to make history by completing the largest comeback in NCAA Tournament history but fell short as South Carolina held on for the win. South Carolina’s defense, anchored by Cardoso’s play against Indiana’s Mackenzie Holmes, proved crucial in securing their victory.
Moving forward, South Carolina will face off against Oregon State in the Regional Final. The Gamecocks previously defeated Oregon State by a convincing margin of 59-42 three years ago. With an undefeated record on line and a chance to make history, South Carolina will look to continue their impressive run and take home the championship trophy.
