The 2025 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament Final Four is set to feature a highly anticipated matchup between the South Carolina Gamecocks and the Texas Longhorns, scheduled for Friday, April 4, at 7 p.m. ET. This game promises to be a thrilling contest, as both teams have proven themselves to be dominant forces throughout the tournament and the season.
South Carolina, led by head coach Dawn Staley, has been a powerhouse in women’s basketball for several years. The Gamecocks have reached the Final Four on multiple occasions and are once again one of the top contenders for the national title in 2025. Their roster is stacked with talent, including several standout players who have made significant impacts in the NCAA Tournament. South Carolina’s defensive prowess and fast-paced offense have made them one of the toughest teams to beat all season.
On the other side, the Texas Longhorns have also been impressive, with a strong campaign that saw them battle through tough competition to reach the Final Four. Head coach Vic Schaefer has built a formidable squad that combines defensive intensity with offensive efficiency. Texas has a solid group of athletes who can both score and defend, and they’ve shown resilience in close games, which will be crucial when facing a team as strong as South Carolina.
This meeting marks the fourth time the two teams will compete against each other this season. The previous matchups have been highly competitive, with South Carolina emerging victorious in the last two contests, including a 67-50 win in the SEC Championship game. However, Texas has proven they can challenge the Gamecocks, making this Final Four clash one to watch.
The game will take place at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida, and fans can watch the action live on ESPN. With both teams eager to claim a spot in the national championship game, this will undoubtedly be a Final Four matchup full of intensity, emotion, and high-level basketball.
