The SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament field has been set, with South Carolina emerging as the No. 1 seed after a thrilling coin flip victory over Kentucky. The Gamecocks’ 78-66 win over the Wildcats secured their spot at the top of the standings, forcing them to take on the lower-seeded teams in the tournament.
The tournament’s unique format has led to complicated tiebreakers, with some arguing that it favors larger programs. However, the coin flip solution has ensured that every team gets a chance to compete, regardless of seed. South Carolina’s win marked a new era for power conference college athletics, where teams no longer get to play each other twice.
Kentucky, meanwhile, will tip off postseason play in Greeneville this Friday at 2:30 p.m. EST on ESPN, facing the No. 5 seed Oklahoma if they secure an opening round win. The Wildcats’ strong regular season performance has set them up for a potential deep run in the tournament, but their history of struggling against Top 25 foes may hold them back.
As the No. 4 seed, Kentucky is looking to make some noise in the postseason with their first-seeded foe just around the corner. Can they overcome their weaknesses and bring home their second SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament title?
Source: https://www.on3.com/teams/kentucky-wildcats/news/coin-flip-sec-womens-basketball-tournament-bracket-kentucky-wildcats