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Arkansas Survives South Carolina's Comeback in SEC Thriller

3/13/2025

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Summary

Story summary

In a thrilling SEC Tournament opener, the No. 9 Arkansas Razorbacks edged out the No. 16 South Carolina Gamecocks 72-68 in Nashville. Trevon Brazile shone with 16 points, but a late surge from South Carolina, who narrowed a 20-point gap to just two, kept fans on the edge of their seats. Arkansas now moves on to challenge Ole Miss.

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Historical Context

In a nail-biting SEC Tournament opener, Arkansas edged South Carolina 72-68. This matchup echoes the fierce rivalry that began in 1923 when South Carolina first fielded a women's basketball team. The Gamecocks have since evolved, winning their first national title in 2017 under coach Dawn Staley.

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Story summary

In a thrilling SEC Tournament opener, the No. 9 Arkansas Razorbacks edged out the No. 16 South Carolina Gamecocks 72-68 in Nashville. Trevon Brazile shone with 16 points, but a late surge from South Carolina, who narrowed a 20-point gap to just two, kept fans on the edge of their seats. Arkansas now moves on to challenge Ole Miss.

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