The battle between No. 2 South Carolina and No. 4 Texas doesn’t have a long list of games, but now the two programs are both in the SEC. South Carolina has won three in a row in the series, however. With just five meetings between these powerhouses, the series is tight at 3-2 in favor of South Carolina.Β
Series Snapshot πΒ
- Total Matchups: 5 | South Carolina Leads 3-2Β
- Current Streak: π₯ South Carolina, 3 straight wins (2016-present)Β
- First Matchup: π Texas wins 77-58 (1988) | Largest Margin of Victory (+19)Β
- Last Matchup: π South Carolina wins 67-50 (2025)Β
- Closest Game: Texas wins 59-55 (2005) | Smallest Margin of Victory (+4)Β
The list of showdowns β³Β
π March 20, 1988 β Texas opened the series with a 77-58 win, marking their most dominant victory.Β
π Nov. 25, 2005 β In the closest game of the rivalry, Texas edged out South Carolina 59-55, marking their most recent win in the series.Β
π Dec. 1, 2016 β South Carolina began its current three-game streak, taking down Texas 76-67 on the road.Β
π March 30, 2021 (NCAA tournament Showdown ποΈ) β South Carolina locked down defensively, holding Texas to just 34 points in a 62-34 blowout in San Antonio.Β
π January 12, 2025 β The Gamecocks continued their dominance at home, cruising to a 67-50 victory and extending their winning streak over Texas.
