Biggest blowouts in women's March Madness history: Where South Carolina's 69-point blowout vs. Southern ranks all time
Here is more on where South Carolina's 69-point win over Southern ranks among the biggest blowouts in women's NCAA Tournament history.
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The South Carolina Gamecocks defeated Southern 103-34 in the first round of the 2026 women's NCAA Tournament. The Gamecocks entered the tournament field as a No. 1 seed and showed how they earned that ranking with the 69-point victory over the 16-seed.
South Carolina has undergone a complete overhaul of its program since head coach Dawn Staley took over in 2008. The Gamecocks have won three national championships in her tenure, and all nine of their SEC conference tournament championships came under Staley. The Gamecocks' 69-point win over Southern is one of the largest margins of victory all time in the women's NCAA Tournament.
The win is also tied for the second-biggest blowout in the women's tournament since 2018, matching UConn's 103-34 win over Arkansas State in 2025. Here is more on where South Carolina's blowout win over Southern ranks among the biggest in women's NCAA Tournament history. MORE : 2026 updated women's NCAA Tournament bracket Biggest blowouts in women's NCAA Tournament history South Carolina's impressive opening round win over Southern is one of the best performances in women's tournament history.