THE MOMENT THAT SAVED SOUTH CAROLINA'S UNDEFEATED SEASON 😱 | ESPN College Basketball

Watch as the No. 1 South Carolina Gamecocks remain undefeated with a last-second buzzer-beater to take down the 5th-seeded Tennessee Volunteers, 74-73 in the SEC Women's Basketball Tournament Semifinals. The final 3-pointer was shot in the final second of the game by Kamilla Cardoso, who dropped 13 PTS and 5 REB in the game.

[vanderglobe]

This was a week of miracles for Kamilla. Here’s the sequence: 1) Her Mother and Sister were not allowed to board a plane from Brazil to the United States. They had never watched Kamilla play in person in America; 2) Coach Dawn Staley reached out to Congressman Jim Clyburn of South Carolina regarding the situation. Rep. Clyburn is also President Biden’s closest Congressional Member; 3) Visas were granted to Kamilla’s Family to visit the United States; 4) Coach Staley and the Athletic Department of the University of South Carolina set up a surprised meeting, on campus, between Kamilla, her Mother and Sister. We can imagine, or watched the video, of that emotionally charged moment!; 5) While seated in court side VIP seats, Kamilla’s Mother and Sister witnessed her drained a miracle 3-point shot from top of the key that not only won the game and stunned Tennessee that they lost the game, but also electrified all in attendance- shocked or elated-and every Viewer who globally watched this game! Well done and a thousand Thank You’s for the life- long memory, Kamilla!❤️

[cliffordhill]

South Carolina just won the National Championship with an undefeated season. I told folks when Cardoso made this shot to remember this moment because after SC wins it all, this was the shot which kept the hope of an undefeated season alive

[LiverpoolFan]

I am AMAZED that they let her shoot that!! I don't care if she didn't hit a 3-pointer all season, you DON'T TAKE A CHANCE!! PLAY DEFENSE!!

[SankofaNYC]

Look closely at 2:06 Coach Dawn told her exactly where to stand, and then you can see her call her attention again and told her “SHOOT IT!” She drew up and great play… she knew who would be open and trusted her player and told her to shoot it even though she isn’t a 3 point shooter! ❤️👏🏾 wow

[vqqjehl]

Watching this live was wild, they left her wild open and she nailed it like she shoot 3s in the gym all day

[gabbysmom]

Was actually at this game. I never felt energy like that before. We lost our minds when she made it. Literally after the game, I spoke to some fans. We were still shaking from the adrenaline. It's like that moment was in slow motion!

[karlamichelle]

I used to tell my son it's not over until is over. Kamilla knew that 🎉😊

[thegodparticle]

She shot those free throws like she was throwing candy...experience matters...

[jacobnyhart]

If you watch Carolina's bench on the inbnound, I love that Sania Feagin stood at the time of release and raised the three. Glad to see someone on the bench was still clinging to confidence over hope in the moment.

[annajordan]

I've watched the ending of the game about 30 times . I love seeing everyone's reaction when the ball goes in

[oldindependent]

Just noticed Rickea Jackson taking her distraught teammate under her wing right before the end of the video....awesome leadership, and great friendship, there

[MLMLW]

I really hope this play is nominated for an Espy Award seeing that it was Kamilla's first 3 pointer ever and she won the game to get South Carolina to the SEC Finals.

[cocoelle]

This is why you have to play until the game is over! Every second counts!!!

[Tatlone]

I keep rewatching the last few minutes of this game. An absolute thriller!

[tdavis]

I just love the fact that it was a packed house at a girls basketball game. That’s awesome!

[montrealabrancherto]

it's safe to say the way that Tennessee coach look like she got punched in the gut she knew this was her last day at work😅

[terrencemcpherson]

The assistant coach was yelling to guard the inbound pass, but the head coach pulled her back. No defense on the inbound or the player. Kamilla is an All American, guard her!!Give it up for women’s basketball. They go hard!!!

[davonnexo]

Everyone talking about the defense on the final shot… But not about the 2 missed FTs .. yikes

[MIKESNOTDEAD]

NOBODY and I mean NOBODY was taking the season away from these girls. Every player stepped up when their number was called.

[davidclos]

There's a record Catlin Clark can't beat. 100 % 3 point shooting.