South Carolina women's basketball: Five Things to Watch - Sweet 16 vs Oklahoma
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Key Points:
- South Carolina and Oklahoma will face off in Sacramento for a spot in the Elite Eight, with South Carolina missing Chloe Kitts (torn ACL) and Adhel Tac (foot injury), while Oklahoma expects a full roster.
- South Carolina struggled offensively in their previous meeting, shooting 37% with key players Edwards, Latson, and Okot underperforming, partly due to lack of focus and early foul trouble for Johnson.
- Defensively, South Carolina allowed a season-high 94 points in overtime, struggling against Oklahoma’s fast-paced offense led by dominant post player Raegan Beers and sharpshooters from the perimeter.
- The matchup between post players Beers and Okot is critical, with Beers dominating the first game; South Carolina hopes Okot’s recent strong performances and defensive strategies can counter Beers’ impact.
- Oklahoma’s balanced scoring comes mainly from its starting five, including standout freshman Aaliyah Chavez, who provides steady offensive production alongside Beers and other key contributors.
