The duo of Olivia Miles and Marta Suarez have proven to be one of the most dominant pairings in women’s college basketball, but will they run into a wall when their No. 3 TCU Horned Frogs take on Dawn Staley’s No. 1 South Carolina Gamecocks? Both teams have had relatively comfortable wins, though in comparison, South Carolina has been more dominant as of late.
While TCU ended Virginia’s Cinderella run with a 10-point win, South Carolina demolished the No. 5 Oklahoma Sooners by 26 points, and that team was led by one of the best freshman stars on women’s basketball, Aaliyah Chavez. Still, as March Madness has shown so far, anything can happen. The winner moves to the final four, while the loser goes home.
South Carolina vs. TCU Women’s Basketball March Madness Elite Eight Projected Starting Lineups
South Carolina Gamecocks
- F Joyce Edwards
- C Madina Okot
- G Tessa Johnson
- G Ta’Niya Latson
- G Raven Johnson
TCU Horned Frogs
- F Marta Suarez
- C Clara Silva
- G Donovyn Hunter
- G Taylor Bigby
- G Olivia Miles
For TCU, it is all about Suarez and Miles, as the two are their leading scorers, with Miles scoring from the perimeter while Suarez was a monster in the paint. However, the Gamecocks are a whole different monster with an all-star lineup that could lead any team. In addition, the Gamecocks have a very good bench that could give the Horned Frogs a lot of trouble.
South Carolina vs. TCU Women’s Basketball March Madness Elite Eight Injury Report
South Carolina Gamecocks
- Adhel Tac: Out
- Chloe Kitts: Oiut
TCU Horned Frogs
- Sarah Portlock: Out
- Maddie Scherr: Out
- Aaliyah Roberson: Out
- Emily Hunter: Out
South Carolina is missing two key pieces, with power forward Chloe Kitts being missed for her inside presence. However, TCU is about to take on a team with one of the deepest benches, with just seven players, as four of their players are out.
South Carolina vs. TCU Women’s Basketball March Madness Elite Eight Prediction
TCU is very good with two bright stars, but South Carolina has too much experience and has a very deep bench. While TCU has only seven players in their rotation, the Gamecocks have 10, each of whom can serve as a starter for any team. This one should be a win for South Carolina.
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