
South Carolina's victory over No. 8 LSU in the Southeastern Conference Tournament was marred by a fourth-quarter fight that led to the ejection of South Carolina's leading scorer and rebounder, Kamilla Cardoso. Despite the incident, South Carolina emerged victorious with a 79-72 win, securing their eighth tournament crown in the past 10 seasons.
The game took a dramatic turn with just over two minutes left when Cardoso shoved an opponent after an intentional foul, triggering a scuffle that resulted in multiple ejections. The Gamecocks' MiLaysia Fulwiley, named the tournament's MVP, delivered a stellar performance with a career-high 24 points.