As expected, the Gamecocks delivered when it mattered most- but it wasn't easy. Indiana pushed South Carolina to the brink and made them work for the win, forcing fans to hold their breath until the final buzzer. As the Gamecocks punched their ticket to the Sweet 16, social media lit up with reactions that perfectly captured the rollercoaster of emotion.
this south carolina score right now? pic.twitter.com/L2GMo5jlae
β π (@edebiriscinema) March 23, 2025
GAMECOCKS WITH THE COMEBACK βΌοΈ
β espnW (@espnW) March 23, 2025
South Carolina is headed to its 11th straight Sweet 16 π pic.twitter.com/Jugl7H9C8D
Many fans were left catching their breath after the back-and-forth battle. One fan summed up the frustration perfectly:
I need yall to come out faster next game. I canβt take another one like this.
β Jellafever (@Jellafever9) March 23, 2025
But when the game was on the line, the Gamecocks turned up the heat, and they delivered. Fans couldn't help but wonder what was said in the locker room.
lol oh Dawn said a WORD at halftime
β JanaΓ© Sims (@auntienae95) March 23, 2025
And of course, no Gamecock win is complete without giving props to Dawn Staley, who once again proved why she is one of the best in the game. Fans did not hold back their praise:
Death.
β Mike Uva (@Mike_Uva) March 23, 2025
Taxes.
Dawn Staley and South Carolina WBB reaching the Sweet 16.
I loveeee SC basketball go Gamecocks π€πΎ
β Milly π« (@Millybands) March 23, 2025