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PHOTOS: USC claims third straight SEC Tournament championship win against Texas

The University of South Carolina's Women's Basketball Team, led by head coach Dawn Staley, claimed its third straight championship win in the SEC Tournament against the Texas Longhorns. The win is also the Gamecocks ninth SEC tournament title win in 11 years.

USC women's basketball head coach Dawn Staley smiles while confetti rains down around her after the Gamecocks’ victory against Texas at the SEC Championship game on Mar. 9, 2025. This win is South Carolina's ninth SEC Tournament championship win in 11 years
USC women's basketball head coach Dawn Staley smiles while confetti rains down around her after the Gamecocks’ victory against Texas at the SEC Championship game on Mar. 9, 2025. This win is South Carolina's ninth SEC Tournament championship win in 11 years
USC mascot Cocky and University of Texas mascot Hook 'Em sit together before the championship game between the two schools at the SEC Tournament in Greenville, SC on March 9, 2025. The Gamecocks and Longhorns previously played in two separate season games and both held a 1-1 win-lose streak against each other.
USC mascot Cocky and University of Texas mascot Hook 'Em sit together before the championship game between the two schools at the SEC Tournament in Greenville, SC on March 9, 2025. The Gamecocks and Longhorns previously played in two separate season games and both held a 1-1 win-lose streak against each other.
Senior forward Sania Feagin makes a layup during the championship game against Texas at the SEC Tournament in Greenville, SC on Mar. 9, 2025. Feagin scored 11 points and had three assists.
Senior forward Sania Feagin makes a layup during the championship game against Texas at the SEC Tournament in Greenville, SC on Mar. 9, 2025. Feagin scored 11 points and had three assists.
Senior guard Te-Hina Paopao maneuvers the ball against opposing players during the championship game against Texas at the SEC Tournament in Greenville, South Carolina on March 9, 2025. Paopao had five rebounds and contributed 4 points to the Gamecocks 64-45 win over the Longhorns.
Senior guard Te-Hina Paopao maneuvers the ball against opposing players during the championship game against Texas at the SEC Tournament in Greenville, South Carolina on March 9, 2025. Paopao had five rebounds and contributed 4 points to the Gamecocks 64-45 win over the Longhorns.
Sophomore guard MiLaysia Fulwiley performs a layup during the championship game against Texas at the SEC Tournament in Greenville, South Carolina, on March 9, 2025. Fulwiley scored 5 points and made three rebounds.
Sophomore guard MiLaysia Fulwiley performs a layup during the championship game against Texas at the SEC Tournament in Greenville, South Carolina, on March 9, 2025. Fulwiley scored 5 points and made three rebounds.
Junior forward Chloe Kitts pushes towards the basket during the championship game against Texas at the SEC Tournament in Greenville, South Carolina, on March 9, 2025. Kitts was named MVP of the tournament.
Junior forward Chloe Kitts pushes towards the basket during the championship game against Texas at the SEC Tournament in Greenville, South Carolina, on March 9, 2025. Kitts was named MVP of the tournament.
Senior guard Bree Hall jumps to block the shot of an opposing player during the championship game against Texas at the SEC Tournament in Greenville, South Carolina, on March 9, 2025. Hall made two defensive rebounds and totaled four assists.
Senior guard Bree Hall jumps to block the shot of an opposing player during the championship game against Texas at the SEC Tournament in Greenville, South Carolina, on March 9, 2025. Hall made two defensive rebounds and totaled four assists.
Junior forward Chloe Kitts shoots the ball during the championship game against Texas at the SEC Tournament in Greenville, South Carolina, on March 9, 2025. Kitts was named the MVP of the SEC Women's Basketball Tournament.
Junior forward Chloe Kitts shoots the ball during the championship game against Texas at the SEC Tournament in Greenville, South Carolina, on March 9, 2025. Kitts was named the MVP of the SEC Women's Basketball Tournament.
The USC Women's Basketball team celebrates on the court after defeating Texas in the SEC Tournament championship game on Mar. 9, 2025. The Gamecocks defeated the Longhorns 64-45.
The USC Women's Basketball team celebrates on the court after defeating Texas in the SEC Tournament championship game on Mar. 9, 2025. The Gamecocks defeated the Longhorns 64-45.
USC women's basketball head coach Dawn Staley holds up the cut down net after defeating Texas in the SEC Championship game on March 9, 2025. This game is the Gamecock's third straight SEC Championship win.
USC women's basketball head coach Dawn Staley holds up the cut down net after defeating Texas in the SEC Championship game on March 9, 2025. This game is the Gamecock's third straight SEC Championship win.