Hailey Van Lith has a habit of stealing the show at crucial times; Her performance against Notre Dame in the Sweet 16 was no exception. The seasoned guard’s relentless energy and clutch shooting silenced Notre Dame’s late-game rallies, catapulting TCU into its first-ever Elite Eight appearance. This wasn’t just another triumph for Van Lith; it was a historic milestone that saw her etch her name in the history books. She became the first player in NCAA folklore, regardless of gender, to reach the Elite Eight with three distinct programs—Louisville, LSU, and now TCU. Her capacity to thrive under pressure has made her a nightmare for opposing head coaches, and South Carolina’s Dawn Staley is no exception as she readies her team for a possible showdown with TCU in the Final Four.
After guiding the South Carolina Gamecocks past Duke in a grueling victory to guarantee yet another Final Four berth, Staley didn’t shy away from discussing her potential opponents. “If it’s Texas, we’re gonna muck it up like we do in the Southeastern Conference.” she declared confidently. However, she expects a clash with TCU would assuredly be an offensive spectacle. As Staley is well aware of what Van Lith and company are capable of unleashing.
South Carolina coach Dawn Staley on potential Final Four opponents for Friday: “If it’s Texas, we’re gonna muck it up like we do in the Southeastern Conference.” Says if it’s TCU she expects an offense-heavy game
— GoGamecocks (@gogamecocks) March 30, 2025
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