As it contends for its first NCAA title since 1986, Texas will meet South Carolina in the Final Four. South Carolina is the NCAA's defending champion.

BOTTOM LINE: No. 2 South Carolina and No. 5 Texas play in the NCAA Tournament Final Four. The Gamecocks are 18-1 against SEC opponents and 16-2 in non-conference play. South Carolina ranks second in the SEC at limiting opponent scoring, giving up 57.4 points while holding opponents to 35.2% shooting.