In a thrilling sequence of events, South Carolina's women's basketball team, led by Dawn Staley, maintained their perfect season with a dramatic 74-73 victory over Tennessee, thanks to Kamilla Cardoso's first career three-pointer at the buzzer in the SEC semifinals. The game, which concluded with a 74-73 score at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena, kept South Carolina undefeated and propelled them into the SEC championship game. Cardoso's remarkable shot came after Tennessee was just seconds away from handing South Carolina its first loss of the season. Furthermore, South Carolina continued their success by winning the SEC Tournament, marking their 8th title in the last 10 years and heading into March Madness with a flawless 32-0 record.
SOUTH CAROLINA WINS THE SEC TOURNAMENT TO HEAD INTO MARCH MADNESS 32-0 ‼️ https://t.co/bLdahWQ97s
That’s a great job by Dawn Staley. Owns everything about the situation. Talks to ESPN immediately after the final buzzer. Hall of Famer for a reason.
South Carolina wins the SEC Tournament. 8 SEC Tournament titles in the last 10 years. https://t.co/SsmeATwHH0
8 of the last 10 SEC Tournament titles 🏆 @GamecockWBB's perfect season continues. https://t.co/HdYkjGVN8c
32-0. @GamecockWBB is going dancing for the 12th straight year. https://t.co/2U0MwW5VCu
"Kamilla, shoot it. Shoot that motha-watch your mouth." 😂 Dawn Staley shared what she told Kamilla Cardoso before her game-winning shot 🏀 https://t.co/zHNkALKrZJ
Despite Lockdown Defense From Tennessee, South Carolina Continues Their Undefeated Season Thanks To A Miracle Buzzer-Beater https://t.co/aE6d11Dex7 https://t.co/qzaywunOKS
Kamilla Cardoso was born in Brazil—but landed a scholarship in the U.S. despite the distance and language barrier. On Saturday, she hit a buzzer beater to save South Carolina’s perfect season. The best part: Dawn Staley had flown her family in to watch. https://t.co/S80uVS3v55
Kamilla Cardoso’s first-ever 3 gives No. 1 South Carolina 74-73 win over Lady Vols in SEC semifinals https://t.co/qYtEAse5BF #ncaaw
A’ja Wilson Captured Candace Parker’s Perfect Reaction to South Carolina’s Dramatic Win vs. Tennessee https://t.co/kl92N9JiIl
Dawn Staley had the perfect advice for South Carolina's Kamilla Cardoso before game-winning 3-pointer https://t.co/ffehSUITQD https://t.co/dY1sYYgV40
Kamilla Cardoso's banked three kept South Carolina's perfect season alive at the buzzer against Tennessee https://t.co/42v1RNJddx
Kamilla Cardoso is now 1 for 2 in her college career from three-point range. She missed one vs UNC in 2020 and made one today: https://t.co/VqnXZOq90t
"KAMILLA, SHOOT IT." Dawn Staley had all the confidence in her team 😤 @GamecockWBB https://t.co/IedIZp9QUA
This is only the second 3pt shot Kamilla Cardoso has ever attempted in her career and the first one she’s ever made. Good or bad strategy here? https://t.co/9Ck5QJjyNZ
KAMILLA IN THE CLUTCH 🥶 @GamecockWBB https://t.co/gEl8D4S6KI
Kamilla Cardoso Banks in Circus Buzzer Beater to Keep South Carolina Undefeated https://t.co/iD6lZahe2u
#1 South Carolina avoids a scare with this career three by Kamilla!!!! https://t.co/Kzzr9XwDp0
MARCH! South Carolina remains undefeated! 💪 (🎥: @SECNetwork) https://t.co/JG9pBVI0zz
SOUTH CAROLINA KEEPS THE PERFECT SEASON ALIVE ON A GAME-WINNING THREE 👏 https://t.co/gyFeT8h7O9
DAwn Staley: "The last thing that came out of my mouth was 'Kamilla, shoot that blanky blank'" https://t.co/BoxwDiCAB1
NO. 1 SOUTH CAROLINA BEATS NO. 5 TENNESSEE ON BUZZER BEATER 🤯 https://t.co/aggcqd3WCm
GAMECOCKS SURVIVE THE UPSET! @Kamillascsilva drains the THREE at the buzzer! 🚨 #NCAAWBB x 🎥 ESPNU / @GamecockWBB https://t.co/om4Ic9kFxz
It is absolutely deafening here in Bon Secours Wellness Arena after center Kamilla Cardoso, of all people, banks in a game winning 3 pointer against Tennessee to keep South Carolina WBB undefeated and send them to tomorrow’s SEC championship game https://t.co/XTziqJxjby
"Banked three at the literal buzzer to keep your undefeated season in tact" is one of the most epic ways one can win a basketball game and Kamilla Cardoso did, well, just that. https://t.co/3e3aLpwMsr
That was Kamilla Cardoso's first 3-point make of her career. And she has her family from Brazil in the stands to see it. Unbelievable!
WHAT A SHOT!!! South Carolina wins at the buzzer. (🎥 @MattVereen) https://t.co/c6ib8T3HK7
That is Kamilla Cardoso's first 3-pointer of her career, per @herhoopstats
KAMILLA CARDOSO'S FIRST CAREER 3-POINTER WAS A BUZZER-BEATER TO WIN THE GAME 😱 https://t.co/SHcYhfToVb
Her first three-pointer of her CAREER?! Wow wow wow.
Wowza. Everyone in this Tennessee media room was watching the end of the women's game against No. 1 South Carolina. Gamecocks banked in a 3 to beat the Lady Vols. Ouch.
OH MY GOD SOUTH CAROLINA WINS IT!!!!!!
Tennessee is 3.7 seconds away from handing South Carolina its first loss of the season. What an incredible second half by the Lady Vols.
NO. 17 SOUTH CAROLINA HANGS ON 😅 The Gamecocks come away victorious over Mississippi State in overtime 🐔 https://t.co/SsKCD64k8h
South Carolina beats Mississippi State in OT! 🤙 https://t.co/MqL6XwPuEF
South Carolina beats Mississippi State, 93-89. Clutch free throws got the Bulldogs to overtime. In the extra period, free throws hurt the Bulldogs. MSU on the bubble entering the SEC tournament. https://t.co/iS5300rNVs
South Carolina goes into Starkville and knocks off Mississippi State in overtime. Collin Murray-Boyles so impressive again, but B.J. Mack (25 points) came up with big shot after big shot late in the game. Free throws in regulation, seven straight points in OT. MSU had no answer.
South Carolina coach Dawn Staley channels Oprah in postgame remarks https://t.co/J5WeGkDlmc https://t.co/xcPbpR2PXm