SEC Women's Basketball Tournament Finals: South Carolina vs. Texas in 2026 Showdown The 2026 SEC Women's Basketball Tournament concludes with a high-stakes matchup between No. 1 seed South Carolina and No. 3 seed Texas. The Gamecocks, led by their undefeated regular-season record, face off against the Longhorns, who entered the tournament as last year’s runners-up. South Carolina’s victory over LSU earlier in the season solidified their position, while Texas’ win against Ole Miss secured their place in the championship. The rivalry, marked by a dramatic 20-point loss to South Carolina in the 2025 final, adds tension to the contest. The final game will take place on Sunday, March 8, at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina. The matchup between the top-ranked Gamecocks and third-seeded Longhorns begins at 3 p.m. EST. ESPN will broadcast the championship game live, with streaming options available through the network. Fans can tune in for a rematch of teams that split their regular-season meetings, with South Carolina claiming the last encounter on January 15 and Texas securing an earlier win on November 27. The historical rivalry between the two programs highlights the stakes. South Carolina holds a 6-4 series edge overall, with a 2-0 record in Columbia and a 3-2 advantage at neutral sites. Texas, however, has dominated games played in Austin, winning both matchups. The Longhorns’ last victory over South Carolina came on November 27, 2025, with a score of 66-64, while the Gamecocks’ most recent win was on January 15, 2026, by a margin of 68-65. The final showdown promises to be a defining moment for both teams, with the SEC title on the line.#south_carolina #texas #sec_womens_basketball_tournament #bon_secours_wellness_arena #espn
