Cardoso's First-Ever 3 Rescues No. 1 South Carolina at SEC Tournament With 74-73 Win Over Lady Vols.

In Greenville, South Carolina, during a high-stakes moment in the Southeastern Conference (SEC) Tournament semifinals, coach Dawn Staley faced a critical decision as her team, No. 1 South Carolina, battled the Lady Vols. Staley's initial choice for a potential game-winning shot, Te-Hina Paopao, was well-defended by Tennessee.

With seconds remaining, Staley shifted her focus to Kamilla Cardoso, urging her to take the shot. Cardoso, the team's leading scorer and rebounder, had not been known for her outside shooting. Staley's directive was clear: “Shoot it!”

Cardoso, the 6-foot-7 forward, heeded Staley's call and, in a daring move, sank a desperation shot at the buzzer. This unexpected three-pointer marked a historic moment for Cardoso, who had previously attempted only one long-range shot in her college career as a Syracuse freshman.

Staley, reflecting on the decisive moment, admitted to using strong language to convey her message to Cardoso. The confidence instilled by the coach's directive was evident as Cardoso's buzzer-beater secured a 74-73 victory for South Carolina, rescuing their perfect 31-0 season.

Despite facing a challenging situation, the Gamecocks displayed resilience, overcoming a 23-point deficit to secure a thrilling win against the Lady Vols, who had taken a 73-71 lead with just 1.1 seconds remaining. Cardoso's newfound three-point prowess became the highlight of a remarkable comeback, preserving South Carolina's unblemished record and setting the stage for the SEC Tournament final.

कार्डोसो ने एसईसी टूर्नामेंट में लेडी वॉल्स पर 74-73 की जीत के साथ नंबर 1 साउथ कैरोलिना को पहली बार बचाया।

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