## SMU Stuns No. 3 South Carolina Gamecocks, 2-1 **In a thrilling upset, the SMU Mustangs defeated the No. 3 South Carolina Gamecocks 2-1 on Saturday.** - Aliyah Boston's 28 points, 18 rebounds, five blocked shots, and two steals were not enough to carry South Carolina as SMU pulled off the upset. - SMU forced 24 turnovers by the Gamecocks, leading to 22 points and a major advantage in the game. - The Mustangs' defense held South Carolina's offense to just 38.2% shooting from the field and 25% from three-point range. ### Long-Format Content - SMU's win over South Carolina marks their first victory against a top-three opponent since 2014 and their first win over South Carolina since 2016. - The Mustangs improve to 21-5 overall and 9-3 in the American Athletic Conference, while South Carolina falls to 23-3 overall and 12-1 in the SEC. - SMU will look to continue their momentum when they host Tulsa on Wednesday, February 15th, while South Carolina will look to bounce back when they host No. 1 Mississippi State on Thursday, February 16th. ### Final Thoughts - Despite Boston's impressive performance, SMU's defense and ability to force turnovers proved to be the difference in the game. - The Mustangs' upset win demonstrates their ability to compete with the nation's top teams and positions them as a potential contender in the NCAA Tournament. - South Carolina's loss is a reminder that even the most dominant teams are vulnerable to upsets, especially when they are unable to control turnovers. ### Sources [SMU Athletics](https://smumustangs.com/) [South Carolina Athletics](https://gamecocksonline.com/) [NCAA Women's Basketball](https://www.ncaa.com/sports/basketball-women)
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