- LSU improved to 20-0 on the season following their 80-63 thumping of Florida.
- South Carolina just earned three straight ranked wins, all by 17 points or more.
- These two teams last met on March 10, in a game that South Carolina won 79-72.
The college basketball season is heating up as March quickly approaches! The defending champs are red-hot, but face a tough rivalry clash with the unbeaten Tigers in our LSU vs South Carolina pick.
LSU Faces Tough Task Against Rivals
LSU sits as one of just two undefeated teams in the country, led by the experienced Flau’jae Johnson and Aneesah Morrow. Together, the duo averages 28.7 points per game and 20.3 rebounds per game, making them one of the most dangerous pairs in basketball. They’ll be key to LSU’s hopes of winning.
The Tigers have had one of the easier schedules so far, with only one ranked win against Tennessee. In contrast to the stacked résumé of their rivals, LSU has yet to prove their true ability. They enter this game with a chip on their shoulders and something to prove. It’s important they avoid foul trouble early.
South Carolina Fighting for #1 Spot
South Carolina has played excellent basketball lately. During their current 13-game winning streak, the Gamecocks have the following double-digit wins: 11 points vs #14 Duke, 32 against #9 TCU, 17 vs #7 Texas, 18 over #19 Alabama and 41 points on #15 Oklahoma.
Only their loss to #1 UCLA is keeping the defending champs from claiming that top spot. South Carolina is certain to claim a 1-seed in the tournament once again, but still faces additional top-10 battles against LSU, Texas, and UConn. They’ll be relying on their stellar defense as well as top-scorer Joyce Edwards.
#5 LSU Tigers vs #2 South Carolina Gamecocks Pick
LSU vs South Carolina has become a classic rivalry in women’s college basketball. Superstars Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso may have moved on to the WNBA, but both teams are still stacked with talent. Facing off with a combined 38-1 record, this game is sure to be another instant classic. At the end of the night, South Carolina’s tougher schedule gives them a notable advantage. They’ll win this one at home.
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