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South Carolina looks to go 3-1 for 1st time since 2017 as MAC’s Akron pays a visit – The Sumter Item
By The Associated Press
Akron (1-2) at South Carolina (2-1), Saturday, 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPNU)
BetMGM College Football Odds: South Carolina by 28 1/2.
Series record: South Carolina leads 1-0.
WHAT’S AT STAKE?
South Carolina is hoping for a strong bounce back after its agonizing, 36-33 home loss to No. 16 LSU last week. The Gamecocks led 17-0 and were still up 33-29 in the final minutes before the Tigers rallied to victory. South Carolina gets a week off after this one so thinking too much about the past might cost them against the Zips. Akron hopes to end its winless mark (0-4) against Southeastern Conference opponents.
KEY MATCHUP
South Carolina defensive ends Kyle Kennard and Dylan Stewart against Akron’s offensive line. Kennard and Stewart have helped the Gamecocks to an SEC-leading 12 sacks. The Zips have allowed nine sacks in three games and could get overwhelmed by South Carolina’s size and speed up front.
Something else to watch: South Carolina coach Shane Beamer said starting QB LaNorris Sellers felt he could play this week after missing most of the second half against LSU with an ankle injury. If Sellers can’t go, former Auburn starter Robby Ashford would play.
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Akron: QB Ben Finley has experience against power conference teams, playing two seasons at N.C. State and another at Cal before joining the Zips this past offseason. He threw for 358 yards and four touchdowns in a 31-20 victory over FCS opponent Colgate for Akron’s first victory of the season.
South Carolina: RB Raheim “Rocket” Sanders lived up to his nickname last week with a 66-yard touchdown run where he was clocked running at 21.2 mph. Sanders finished with 143 yards and two TDs in the 36-33 loss to LSU this past Saturday.
FACTS & FIGURES
The previous game in the series came in December 2018 to make up a scheduled contest wiped out by a hurricane. Deebo Samuel, now a star with the San Francisco 49ers, accounted for three TDs in the 28-3 Gamecocks’ victory. … Akron is receiving $1.5 million from South Carolina for the nonconference game. … The Zips have already lost to Big Ten teams in Ohio State and Rutgers by a combined score of 101-23. … South Carolina has won its last eight games against teams from the Mid-American Conference. … South Carolina had 243 yards rushing last week, the fourth-highest total in Beamer’s four seasons. … Akron had two receivers with over 100 yards last week against Colgate. Adrian Norton had 125 yards and Bobby Golden had 119.
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Sports Seriously
South Carolina and TCU will battle in the Elite Eight of the Women’s NCAA Tournament on Monday (9 p.m. ET, ESPN) in Sacramento, California.
The No. 1 Gamecocks are the top seeded team in the Sacramento 4 regional and aiming to make their sixth consecutive Final Four appearance under coach Dawn Staley. South Carolina, winner of three national championships under Staley, won the SEC regular season title but fell in the title game of the conference tournament to Texas.
The Gamecocks advanced to the Elite Eight by beating Oklahoma 94-68 behind 28 points from Ta’Niya Latson. Sophomore forward Joyce Edwards has powered the Gamecocks this season with 19.9 points, 6.4 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game.
No. 3 TCU is in the Elite Eight for the second straight season under coach Mark Campbell. The Horned Frogs won the regular season title in the Big 12, but fell in the title game of the conference tournament to West Virginia.
TCU advanced to the regional final by defeating Staley’s alma mater, Virginia, 79-69 on Saturday night behind a career-high 33 points from Marta Suarez. Notre Dame transfer Olivia Miles has been the bus driver for TCU this season, averaging 19.4 points, 7.2 rebounds and 6.6 assists per game.
A victory for TCU would mark the program’s first trip to the Final Four. TCU has not played a team from the SEC this season.
The winner of this matchup will advance to the Final Four in Phoenix at Mortgage Matchup Center on April 1.
What time is South Carolina vs. TCU Elite Eight NCAA game?
- Date: Monday, March 30
- Time: 9 p.m. ET
- Location: Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California
The South Carolina Gamecocks play the TCU Horned Frogs in the Elite Eight of the Women’s NCAA Tournament at 9 p.m. ET on Monday, March 30 in Sacramento, California.
South Carolina vs. TCU: TV, streaming
The No. 57 Razorbacks move to 11-10 (2-9) on the season after picking up a win against No. 27 South Carolina 9-10 (2-9).
The Hogs won the doubles point. No. 39 Carolina Gomez and Anet Koskel defeated No. 9 Helena Buchwald and Lauren Friedman, 6-3. Jimena Gomez and Alexandra Panagiotidou took down Sara Borkop and Jane Dunyon, 6-1.
The Razorbacks stayed hot during singles. No. 39 Carolina Gomez defeated No. 56 Kaitlyn Carnicella 7(7)-6(1), 3-6, 6-3 to seal the win. Alexandra Panagiotidou took down Taylor Goetz, 6-3, 6-3. Jimena Gomez defeated Jane Dunyon, 7-5, 6-3. Brooke Schafer fell to No. 52 Helena Buchwald, 7(7)-6(3), 6-2.
The Hogs will be back in action on Friday in Colombia, MO when they take on Missouri at 11:30 a.m.
Results from the match will be available on the women’s tennis schedule page.
For the latest information on all things Arkansas Women’s Tennis, follow the Hogs on social media by liking us on Facebook (Arkansas Razorback Women’s Tennis) and following us on Twitter and Instagram (@RazorbackWTEN).
SACRAMENTO, CA — No. 3 TCU took down No. 10 Virginia in the Sweet 16, preventing South Carolina women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley from coaching against her college team in the Elite Eight of the Women’s NCAA Tournament.
The No. 1 seeded Gamecocks (34-3) will play the No. 3 seeded Horned Frogs (32-5) on March 30 (9 p.m. ET, ESPN) in Golden 1 Center.
South Carolina beat No. 4 seed Oklahoma 94-68 in the Sweet 16 before TCU beat Virginia 79-69.
The only time these two teams met was in 2024 when South Carolina won 85-52.
Dawn Staley has only coached against TCU once
This will be somewhat of an unfamiliar matchup for Staley, who has only coached one game against TCU, and the 2024-25 roster was much different than what she’ll see on March 30.
Last year’s TCU team was powered by players like Hailey Van Lith and Sedona Prince. Now it’s Olivia Miles who is running the show.
Only one starter from last year’s team returned, and TCU added six transfer players.
Coach Mark Campbell is in his third season but has been to two of the last three NCAA Tournaments. Last year the Horned Frogs lost to Texas in the Elite Eight.
Olivia Miles is TCU’s star point guard
Olivia Miles transferred to TCU from Notre Dame in a shocking offseason move after Miles was projected as a top-5 WNBA draft pick.
The senior guard is averaging 19.4 points, 7.2 rebounds and 6.6 assists, coming off 28 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists in the Sweet 16.
She’s fifth in the nation in assists, 42nd in double-doubles with 12 total, and leads the nation in triple doubles with six.
Miles wasn’t healthy and didn’t play for Notre Dame against South Carolina in the 2023-24 season opener, so this is Staley’s first time scouting against one of the nation’s top ball handlers.
Marta Suarez, Clara Silva vs Joyce Edwards, Madina Okot
After fighting through Oklahoma’s post defense, South Carolina’s post players have a new challenge in TCU’s Marta Suarez. The 6-foot-3 Suarez is averaging 16.8 points and 7.4 rebounds, coming off 33 points and 10 rebounds in Sweet 16.
She’s tied with Miles with 12 double-doubles.
Clara Silva, 6-foot-7 center, is in her first season with TCU after one with Kentucky last year. Silva won’t be impacted by the SEC’s physicality given her freshman year experience and is averaging 9.3 points and 7.4 rebounds for TCU.
She didn’t score against South Carolina last year at Kentucky but had two assists and a steal in seven minutes of action.
TCU leads Big 12 in points allowed, rebounds and point differential
The Horned Frogs have the top defense in the Big 12, allowing an average of 55.9 points per game. They are also first in rebounds with 41.7 per game and in point differential at +21.4.
South Carolina vs TCU prediction in Elite Eight
South Carolina 84, TCU 72: This could be the closest game for South Carolina this tournament and will come down to execution. But despite almost three 100-point games, the Gamecocks say they still have room to grow with their best basketball left to play.
Raven Johnson vs Olivia Miles will be the main guard matchup, with Clara Silva vs Madina Okot at the center spot and Marta Suarez vs Joyce Edwards. So expect players like Tessa Johnson or Ta’Niya Latson to try to step up for Staley.
Lulu Kesin covers South Carolina athletics for The Greenville News and the USA TODAY Network. Email her at LKesin@usatodayco.com. Follow her on X@Lulukesin and Bluesky@bylulukesin.bsky.social
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