The No. 1 seed Gamecocks (34-3) face theNo. 3 seed Horned Frogs(32-5) at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California, on March 30 (9 p.m. ET, ESPN). The winner will advance to play No. 1 seed UConn in the Final Four on April 3 in Phoenix.
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TCU is led by Notre Dame transfer guardOlivia Miles, who's known for making flashy passes despitewearing goggleson the court.
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 28: Tessa Johnson #5 of the South Carolina Gamecocks warms up prior to the game against the Oklahoma Sooners in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Golden 1 Center on March 28, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Thien-An Truong/Getty Images)
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SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 28: Raegan Beers #15 of the Oklahoma Sooners warms up prior to the game against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Golden 1 Center on March 28, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
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SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 28: Raegan Beers #15 of the Oklahoma Sooners runs onto the court prior to the game against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Golden 1 Center on March 28, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Thien-An Truong/Getty Images)
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SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 28: Payton Verhulst #12 of the Oklahoma Sooners runs onto the court prior to the game against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Golden 1 Center on March 28, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Thien-An Truong/Getty Images)
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SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 28: Raegan Beers #15 of the Oklahoma Sooners takes a moment prior to the game against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Golden 1 Center on March 28, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Thien-An Truong/Getty Images)
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SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 28: Tessa Johnson #5 of the South Carolina Gamecocks looks on against the Oklahoma Sooners in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Golden 1 Center on March 28, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Thien-An Truong/Getty Images)
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South Carolina vs Oklahoma in Sweet 16, Joyce Edwards, Raegan Beers see top photos
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 28: Tessa Johnson #5 of the South Carolina Gamecocks warms up prior to the game against the Oklahoma Sooners in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Golden 1 Center on March 28, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Thien-An Truong/Getty Images)
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South Carolina vs Oklahoma in Sweet 16, Joyce Edwards, Raegan Beers see top photos
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 28: Tessa Johnson #5 of the South Carolina Gamecocks warms up prior to the game against the Oklahoma Sooners in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Golden 1 Center on March 28, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Thien-An Truong/Getty Images)
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South Carolina vs Oklahoma in Sweet 16, Joyce Edwards, Raegan Beers see top photos
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 28: Raegan Beers #15 of the Oklahoma Sooners warms up prior to the game against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Golden 1 Center on March 28, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
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South Carolina vs Oklahoma in Sweet 16, Joyce Edwards, Raegan Beers see top photos
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 28: Raegan Beers #15 of the Oklahoma Sooners runs onto the court prior to the game against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Golden 1 Center on March 28, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Thien-An Truong/Getty Images)
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South Carolina vs Oklahoma in Sweet 16, Joyce Edwards, Raegan Beers see top photos
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 28: Payton Verhulst #12 of the Oklahoma Sooners runs onto the court prior to the game against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Golden 1 Center on March 28, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Thien-An Truong/Getty Images)
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South Carolina vs Oklahoma in Sweet 16, Joyce Edwards, Raegan Beers see top photos
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 28: Raegan Beers #15 of the Oklahoma Sooners takes a moment prior to the game against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Golden 1 Center on March 28, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Thien-An Truong/Getty Images)
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South Carolina vs Oklahoma in Sweet 16, Joyce Edwards, Raegan Beers see top photos
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 28: Tessa Johnson #5 of the South Carolina Gamecocks looks on against the Oklahoma Sooners in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Golden 1 Center on March 28, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Thien-An Truong/Getty Images)
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Why does Olivia Miles wear goggles?
Miles wears goggles while playing basketball to correct her vision. Off the court, she wears glasses. She's opted to wear goggles instead of contact lenses when she's playing.
Olivie Miles stats
Olivia Miles started all 37 games for TCU. She averages 19.6 points, 7.3 rebounds, 6.6 assists and 1.8 steals in 35.4 minutes per game. She shoots 48.8% from the field and 34.7% from the 3-point line. She's third in the Big 12 in scoring and assists, eighth in rebounding, fifth in field-goal percentage and first in minutes.
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Miles is the Big 12 Newcomer and Player of the Year. She is on the 15-player ballot for the John R. Wooden Award, given to the nation's top player, and she is a top five finalist for the Nancy Lieberman Award, given to the nation's best point guard.
Olivia Miles WNBA mock draft projections
USA TODAY's latest mock draft project Miles as the No. 2 pick taken by theMinnesota Lynx. She is projected as the No. 3 pick byThe Athletic, going to theSeattle Storm.ESPN's February mock draft also lists Miles as the No. 3 pick taken by Seattle.
Tia Reid covers Jackson State sports for the Clarion Ledger. Email her at treid@usatodayco.com and follow her on X @tiareid65.
