#7 UConn vs #4 South Carolina NCAAW Pick: Dynasties Clash in Thrilling Bout (Feb 16)

• UConn pummeled St. John’s on Wednesday, defeating them 78-40.
• South Carolina embarrassed Florida, stomping them in a 101-63 win.
• They last met on February 11, 2024, in a game that South Carolina won 83-65.

Two of the best women’s college basketball programs in history face off in this thrilling matchup. The Gamecocks have home-court advantage, but still face a challenge against the Huskies in our UConn vs South Carolina pick.

UConn Aims to Exert Dominance

UConn has been fortunate this season after injuries plagued them over the past few years. Most notably, potential #1-overall pick Paige Bueckers has managed to stay on the court. Her impact is notable in every game. She averages 18.7 ppg, 4.2 rpg, and 4.4 apg on 53.6% shooting.

Led by Bueckers, the Huskies are undefeated in Big East play. They take a break from conference clashes for this showdown between two of the winningest programs in women’s college basketball history. UConn will be leaning on their defensive pressure to slow down South Carolina.

South Carolina Looks to Bounce Back

South Carolina may have already “bounced back” after barnstorming Florida, but they likely still have last week’s defeat to Texas on their minds. The Gamecocks saw their 57-game regular season SEC win streak snapped in the loss. They’ll be aiming to prove themselves against UConn.

Despite losing to Texas, South Carolina has been one of the strongest teams all season. They currently rank #1 in the NET Rankings with a whopping 10 Quad-1 victories. The Gamecocks boast a suffocating defense, but have had offensive struggles against top teams. Top-scorer Joyce Edwards will look to lead the way.

UConn Huskies vs South Carolina Gamecocks Pick

Since 2013, UConn and South Carolina have won 7 of the last 11 NCAA Tournaments. They have been far and away the best programs, setting up this annual rivalry. In the first few years of that span, the Huskies dominated everyone. Times have changes since then, with neither team in the top-3. Ultimately, the Gamecocks are the stronger team in 2025 and will be playing this game in South Carolina. They should win a thriller.