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Can South Carolina Gamecocks Maintain Dominance Against Tennessee Lady Volunteers?

As the South Carolina Gamecocks prepare to face the Tennessee Lady Volunteers, fans are eager to see if their team can continue their impressive performance. The upcoming game, scheduled at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, promises to be a thrilling encounter.


Mar 3, 2024; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks guard Bree Hall (23) drives into Tennessee Lady Vols guard Sara Puckett (1) in the first half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports

The Gamecocks have been on a winning streak, showcasing their dominance in recent games. Their last victory against Texas A&M Aggies was a testament to their strength and strategy. The team's scoring has been consistently high, with 79 points scored in that game alone. They've demonstrated remarkable efficiency from both two-point range (52 percent) and three-point range (50 percent), which is significantly higher than the Aggies' 40 percent and 30 percent respectively.


Defensively, South Carolina has shown they can hold their ground with an equal number of blocks as Texas A&M but fewer steals. However, where they truly shined was on rebounds; pulling down a total of 40 compared to Texas A&M's 28. This rebounding prowess contributed greatly to securing second-chance points and maintaining control over the pace of the game.


Mar 3, 2024; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks forward Sania Feagin (20) gets around Tennessee Lady Vols guard Sara Puckett (1) in the first half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports

One area for improvement would be turnovers; despite winning comfortably, they turned over the ball more times than they'd like - something that will need tightening up against Tennessee.


The Lady Volunteers will come into this game aware of these statistics and looking for ways to exploit any weaknesses while mitigating South Carolina's strengths. Fans should expect an intense battle as both teams vie for supremacy on court.


Mar 3, 2024; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Tennessee Lady Vols forward Rickea Jackson (2) blocks the shot of South Carolina Gamecocks forward Ashlyn Watkins (2) in the first half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports

In conclusion, if South Carolina can maintain their shooting accuracy while improving ball security, they stand a good chance of continuing their victorious path through this season.


Mark your calendars for March 9th at 9:30 PM Eastern Time when you can catch all the action live from Greenville on ESPNU as these two teams go head-to-head in what promises to be an exciting matchup.

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