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Measles cases are climbing as infants remain ineligible for the MMR vaccine,占 leaving a protection gap and heightening outbreak risk; in South Carolina, nonmedical vaccine exemptions have surged and a bill would delay vaccines for children under two, fueling debates about parental choice and herd immunity as national cases rise and kindergarten vaccination rates lag.
South Carolina dominated TCU 78-52 in the Elite Eight to reach a sixth consecutive Final Four. Joyce Edwards led with 24 points and 12 rebounds, while freshman Agot Makeer came off the bench for 18 points in 31 minutes, as the Gamecocks leveraged single coverage and strong defense to seal the win and set up a repeat Final Four field.
South Carolina defeated TCU 78-52 to reach a sixth straight Final Four, led by Joyce Edwards with 24 points, and will face UConn in Phoenix after last season’s title-game rematch. In the other Elite Eight, Texas routed Michigan 77-41 to reach back-to-back Final Fours, with Madison Booker scoring 19 and Rori Harmon dishing 13 assists as they prepare to meet UCLA in Phoenix.
South Carolina rolled past TCU 78-52 to reach their sixth straight Final Four, earning a Friday rematch with top seed UConn in Phoenix. Texas crushed Michigan 77-41 to advance to back-to-back Final Fours and will face UCLA. Joyce Edwards led SC with 24 points and 12 rebounds, while Madison Booker paced Texas with 19 points and Rori Harmon flirted with a triple-double with 13 assists.
South Carolina landed a rare international upgrade in 6-8, ~300-pound Neff Giwa, a rugby standout from Ireland’s PPI Recruits who has never played organized football. After visiting USC twice and receiving an offer on March 20, he committed within 10 days for the 2026 cycle (originally listed for 2027), becoming the fourth offensive lineman in the class and enrolling this summer. 247Sports has him at No. 199 among 2026 OTs; he hails from the program that produced Justin Okoronkwo, and USC has also offered fellow PPI OL Julius Odenthal.
Four Elite Eight games are set: UConn vs. Notre Dame, UCLA vs. Duke, Texas vs. Michigan, and South Carolina vs. TCU. UConn is the overall favorite across all four panels, while Notre Dame has surged since KK Bransford’s return but faces a Husky squad riding a 53-game win streak. UCLA is predicted to beat Duke by three of four analysts, Texas is favored over Michigan, and South Carolina is expected to advance past TCU. Predictions are split 3-1 in UCLA–Duke (UCLA favored) and Texas–Michigan (Texas favored), with unanimous picks for UConn and South Carolina reaching Phoenix.
South Carolina meets Oklahoma in Sacramento with a trip to the Elite Eight on the line. SC will be without Chloe Kitts and Adhel Tac, while Oklahoma is healthy. The Gamecocks shot 37% in their last game and struggled with discipline and early foul trouble, while the Sooners rely on a fast-paced attack led by Raegan Beers inside and a sharp perimeter group. SC must pressure the arc, keep Beers from easy post touches, and balance defense and transition to advance, with Beers vs. Okot as the key matchup and Chavez, Verhulst and Williams providing support for Oklahoma.
South Carolina hosts Southern Cal in a high-stakes NCAA tournament rematch with a Sweet 16 bid on the line. Key storylines: Maddy McDaniel’s health for SC, Juju Watkins out for USC, a rematch since November’s game, potential fatigue given differing game lengths, Jazzy Davidson’s multi-faceted scoring for USC, and USC’s guard/post gaps that could shape how the game unfolds.
The South Carolina Gamecocks have parted ways with head coach Paul Mainieri after 80 games (40-40 overall); assistant Monte Lee will serve as interim head coach as the program searches for new leadership.
South Carolina is reportedly set to part ways with baseball coach Paul Mainieri after his second season since returning in 2025, as the Gamecocks sit 28-29 overall and 6-24 in SEC play following a 22-6 loss to Arkansas; Mainieri previously led LSU to a 2009 College World Series title and also coached at Notre Dame and Air Force.
South Carolina announced a leadership change in its baseball program, with coach Paul Mainieri and athletics director Jeremiah Donati confirming they will part ways; Mainieri takes responsibility for the team’s 80-game record and will retire, while Donati said the university will move forward with new leadership, praising Mainieri’s career.
Rep. Jim Clyburn, 85, announced he will seek another term in Congress, defying a wave of generational turnover; if reelected, he would be the third-oldest member behind Pelosi and Hoyer, and his ongoing leadership role could hinge on a future House majority after Jeffries encouraged him to stay on.
South Carolina coach Dawn Staley attributed the Gamecocks’ SEC Championship loss to a sharp Texas start, a mix of Texas-made plays and uncharacteristic SC turnovers, and possible fatigue from heavy minutes. She stressed that SC didn’t play its best and emphasized resilience, noting the team will rest for four days before resuming practice Friday as it regroupes for the NCAA tournament. Ali Tournebize provided a spark off the bench, Madison Booker showed leadership, and Latson faced tougher defense as Texas slowed SC’s offense.
South Carolina coach Dawn Staley highlighted Raven Johnson’s growth and work ethic and praised MiLaysia Fulwiley after the Gamecocks beat LSU to reach the SEC Championship, underscoring the program’s habit- and culture-driven standards as they prepare to face Texas for a 10th SEC Tournament title.
LSU lost 83-77 to South Carolina in the SEC Tournament semifinal, extending the Tigers’ 19-game winless streak against USC and 0-7 since Kim Mulkey arrived. Mulkey pointed to small margins and a missed late trap as the difference between teams on the elite level, stressing teaching moments after a tough loss. She acknowledged USC’s depth and experience under Dawn Staley, highlighted Raven Johnson’s leadership, and noted the SEC’s league-wide competitiveness as LSU continues to build toward that level of success.