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A few weeks ago, Dawn Staley, the basketball coach of South Carolina, announced that the Gamecocks would begin their season in Las Vegas in November. The three-time national champion did, however, also reveal that their initial opponent had withdrawn, raising the possibility that she thought teams were scared to confront USC. As soon as a few publications declared that the opener had been set, rumours of a replacement game quickly spread. However, the South Carolina Gamecocks’ schedule for the season opener in Las Vegas against the Michigan Wolverines was officially announced on Monday.
Part of the Hall of Fame Series, the game will take place at the T-Mobile Arena, home of the NHL’s Las Vegas Golden Knights. Texas Longhorns vs. Ohio State Buckeyes will be the other men’s basketball match. The Wolverines placed middle of the pack in a strong Big 10 league in the previous campaign. Michigan won 20 games to finish with a 9–9 conference record. However, they were defeated 8–9 in overtime by the Kansas Jayhawks in the NCAA Tournament opening round. Leading her squad into its 13th season this November, Kim Barnes Arico has been in the blue and maize for a considerable amount of time. Similar to Dawn Staley, who plays basketball for South Carolina, she is the most accomplished coach in the program’s history.
The Gamecocks’ goal of beginning their “Repeat Tour” following the 10th consecutive undefeated season in women’s college basketball history will be put to the test in the season opener. The majority of people think Carolina will win the 2024–2025 season, while others have chosen the “other USC” to upset the Gamecocks after falling victim to offseason hype.
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