SOUTH CAROLINA SOUTH CAROLINA WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Dawn Staley has built South Carolina women's basketball into one of college sports' elite programs, with the Gamecocks posting a 25-2 record while averaging 87.8 points per game this season. The defending national champions operate from the 19,200-seat Colonial Life Arena in Columbia and dominate home play with a 14-1 mark, extending their presence as a powerhouse in the Southeastern Conference. Home games showcase the consistency that has made this program a tournament staple under Staley's tenure.

The roster of 12 players holds an 8-1 conference record while limiting opponents to just 56.3 points per game, demonstrating elite defensive efficiency alongside offensive firepower. South Carolina's 11-1 road record reveals a team equally dangerous away from Columbia, with scorching performances in hostile environments. Founded in 1801, the University of South Carolina enrolls 38,000 students and has positioned women's basketball at the center of its athletic identity under Staley's championship-caliber leadership.

KEY FACTS

SchoolUniversity of South Carolina, Columbia
SportWomen's Basketball
ConferenceSoutheastern Conference
DivisionD1-FBS
LocationSouth Carolina, South Carolina
VenueColonial Life Arena
Head CoachDawn Staley

ROSTER (2025-26)

#NamePos
30Maryam DaudaF
8Joyce EdwardsF
25Raven JohnsonG
5Tessa JohnsonG
21Chloe KittsF
00Ta'Niya LatsonG
44Agot MakeerG
1Maddy McDanielG
24Ayla McDowellG
11Madina OkotC
15Adhel TacF
31Alicia TournebizeF

SEASON RECORD

36-4

Overall

22-2

Home

14-2

Away

14-1

Conference

85.6 PPG / 57.8 Opp PPG

SCHEDULE (2025-26)

DateOpponentResult
Nov 4Grand Canyon LopesW 94-54
Nov 8Bowling Green FalconsW 114-47
Nov 11Clemson TigersW 65-37
Nov 16USC TrojansW 69-52
Nov 20Winthrop EaglesW 106-56
Nov 23Queens University RoyalsW 121-49
Nov 26Duke Blue DevilsW 83-66
Nov 28Texas LonghornsL 64-66
Dec 5Louisville CardinalsW 79-77
Dec 7North Carolina Central EaglesW 106-42
Dec 14Penn State Lady LionsW 95-55
Dec 19South Florida BullsW 103-44
Dec 20Florida Gulf Coast EaglesW 105-43
Dec 28Providence FriarsW 96-55
Jan 1Alabama Crimson TideW 83-57
Jan 4Florida GatorsW 74-63
Jan 9Arkansas RazorbacksW 93-58
Jan 11Georgia Lady BulldogsW 65-43
Jan 16Texas LonghornsW 68-65
Jan 18Coppin State EaglesW 90-48
Jan 23Oklahoma SoonersL 82-94
Jan 25Vanderbilt CommodoresW 103-74
Jan 30Auburn TigersW 81-51
Feb 3Texas A&M AggiesW 71-56
Feb 5Mississippi State BulldogsW 88-45
Feb 8Tennessee Lady VolunteersW 93-50
Feb 15LSU TigersW 79-72
Feb 20Alabama Crimson TideW 76-57
Feb 22Ole Miss RebelsW 85-48
Feb 27Missouri TigersW 112-71
Mar 1Kentucky WildcatsW 60-56
Mar 6Kentucky WildcatsW 87-64
Mar 7LSU TigersW 83-77
Mar 8Texas LonghornsL 61-78
Mar 21Southern JaguarsW 103-34
Mar 24USC TrojansW 101-61
Mar 28Oklahoma SoonersW 94-68
Mar 31TCU Horned FrogsW 78-52
Apr 3UConn HuskiesW 62-48
Apr 5UCLA BruinsL 51-79

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What conference does South Carolina Women's Basketball compete in?
South Carolina South Carolina Women's Basketball competes in the Southeastern Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FBS level.
Where does South Carolina play women's basketball home games?
South Carolina Women's Basketball plays home games at Colonial Life Arena in South Carolina, SC.
Who is the head coach of South Carolina Women's Basketball?
The head coach of South Carolina South Carolina Women's Basketball is Dawn Staley.
When was South Carolina Women's Basketball program established?
The establishment date for South Carolina Women's Basketball is not currently available.