No. 4 Texas knocked off two of the top five teams in women’s college basketball to win the Players Era Women’s Championship on Thursday, Nov. 27 in Las Vegas.
Rori Harmon made the winning jumper with one second left on the clock as the Longhorns defeated No. 2 South Carolina, 66-64, in the tournament final. Texas beat No. 3 UCLA, 76-65, in the semifinal on Wednesday, Nov. 26.
‘You invest in your craft, that’s why, in moment (Harmon)’s able to make that shot,’ Texas coach Vic Schaefer said. ‘She’s made it in her mind, she’s actually made it in games.
‘When it comes time for the last shot, it’s always going to be in her hands.’
Harmon, who had six points and nine assists, was named tournament MVP. Madison Booker added 16 points and nine rebounds while Jordan Lee had 19 points for the Longhorns (7-0).
South Carolina (7-1) had four starters in double figures led by Joyce Edwards and Ta’Niya Latson with 16 each.
Texas had 17 points of the bench compared to two points for South Carolina.
What time is South Carolina vs. Texas women’s basketball?
No. 2 South Carolina (6-0) faces No. 4 Texas (7-0) in the Players Era Women’s Championship at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, Nov. 27, at Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas.
South Carolina vs. Texas: TV, streaming
Date: Thursday, Nov. 27
Time: 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT)
Location: Michelob ULTRA Arena (Las Vegas)
TV: truTV
Stream: Fubo