South Carolina, Dawn Staley vs Texas live updates: Prediction, where to watch Final Four

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TAMPA, Fla. — The stage is set for two No. 1 seeds.

Defending national champion South Carolina women's basketball (34-3) and Texas (35-3) face off in the Final Four on Friday (7 p.m., ESPN), which also happens to be the fourth time this season these two teams have met.

Coach Dawn Staley and the Gamecocks look to stop Vic Shaefer and the Longhorns, a rematch of Jan. 12, Feb. 9 and the SEC tournament championship on March 9. Texas won the matchup in Austin in February, the other two went to South Carolina.

Star sophomore Madison Booker is leading the Longhorns with 16.5 points per game and will go against freshman forward Joyce Edwards, who is South Carolina's leader with 13.

USA TODAY Sports is bringing you live updates, scores, highlights and analysis throughout the game. Follow along.

South Carolina vs Texas score updates in March Madness Final Four​

What channel is South Carolina vs Texas on today? Where to watch, stream live​

• TV channel: ESPN
• Stream: NCAA March Madness Live app | Fubo

Watch South Carolina women's basketball vs Texas on Fubo (free trial)

South Carolina will tip off vs. Texas on ESPN. Streaming options include the NCAA March Madness Live app and Fubo, which offers a free trial. Announcers for the game are Ryan Ruocco and Rebecca Lobo with Holly Rowe on the sidelines.

South Carolina vs Texas start time, TV channel, location​

• Start time: 7 p.m. ET
• TV info: ESPN
• Location: Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida

South Carolina vs Texas preview​

South Carolina: The Gamecocks come into Friday looking to be more productive on offense and have better flow. South Carolina is successful when it pushes the pace in transition and brings high energy in terms of rebounding and second chance effort.

Texas: The Longhorns are led by Madison Booker, a forward who can play a guard position but has other assets as well. Texas is at its best when it works through Booker and point guard Rori Harmon but also utilizes its height in the paint.

South Carolina vs Texas odds, betting line, spread​

Odds according to BetMGM

• Spread: -5.5 South Carolina
• Over/under: 124.5, 110
• Moneyline: -225 South Carolina, +185 Texas

South Carolina prediction vs Texas: March Madness Final Four​

South Carolina 68, Texas 56: Staley's squad hasn't quite soared yet this tournament and has a motivation to play more fluidly and be more productive on offense on the big stage.

FULL SCOUT: South Carolina women's basketball vs Texas prediction, pick for 2025 NCAA Tournament Final Four

South Carolina vs Texas injury updates​

South Carolina: Ashlyn Watkins OUT with ACL tear

Texas: Laila Phelia out, Aaliyah Moore out

South Carolina vs Texas stats​

SOUTH CAROLINA

• PPG: 79.8
• PPG allowed: 57.4
• FG% 46.7%
• 3PT%: 32.8

TEXAS

• PPG: 78.4
• PPG allowed: 55.7
• FG% 46.2%
• 3PT%: 29.6%

Women's March Madness championship odds​

March Madness odds, according to BetMGM, as of April 3

Here's a full look at the favorites to win the women's tournament

• UConn (-165)
• South Carolina (+275)
• UCLA (+800)
• Texas (+850)

South Carolina March Madness history​

• 1982: Lost in Sweet 16
• 1985-86: Lost in first round
• 1987–88: Lost in second round
• 1988–89: Lost in first round
• 1989–90: Lost in Sweet 16
• 1990–91: Lost in first round
• 2001–02: Lost in Elite Eight
• 2002–03: Lost in second round
• 2011–12: Lost in Sweet 16
• 2012-13: Lost in second round
• 2013-14: Lost in Sweet 16
• 2014-15: Lost in Final Four
• 2015-16: Lost in Sweet 16
• 2016-17: Won NCAA national championship
• 2017-18: Lost in Elite Eight
• 2018-19: Lost in Sweet 16
• 2020-21: Lost in Final Four
• 2021-22: Won NCAA national championship
• 2023-23: Lost in Final Four
• 2023-24: Won NCAA national championship

South Carolina women's basketball schedule 2024-25​

The past five games of South Carolina's 2024-25 basketball season. For the full schedule, click here

March 8	South Carolina 93, Oklahoma 75
March 9	South Carolina 64, Texas 45
March 21	South Carolina 108, Tennessee Tech 48 (NCAA Tournament)
March 23	South Carolina 64, Indiana 53 (NCAA Tournament)
March 28	South Carolina 71, Maryland 67 (NCAA Tournament)
March 30	South Carolina 54, Duke 50 (NCAA Tournament)

Texas women's basketball schedule 2024-25​

The past five games of Texas's 2024-25 basketball season. For the full schedule, click here

3/9/2025	64-45 loss to South Carolina
3/22/2025	105-61 win vs William & Mary
3/24/2025	65-48 win vs Illinois
3/29/2025	67-59 win vs Tennessee (NCAA Tournament)
3/31/2025	58-47 win vs TCU (NCAA Tournament)
4/4/2025	Texas v South Carolina (NCAA Tournament)

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Lulu Kesin covers South Carolina athletics for The Greenville News and the USA TODAY Network. Email her at [email protected] and follow her on X, formerly known as Twitter, @Lulukesin

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