Top SEC Showdown; No. 2 South Carolina vs. No. 5 LSU in Women’s Basketball
The No. 2 South Carolina Gamecocks and No. 5 LSU Tigers are set to face off in a highly anticipated SEC women’s basketball showdown on Friday, January 24, at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, South Carolina. Originally scheduled for Thursday, the game was postponed due to winter weather impacting LSU’s travel plans. The matchup, which will air on ESPN at 5 p.m. ET, features two of the nation’s top teams, both undefeated in conference play.
South Carolina (18-1, 6-0 SEC) enters the game on a 13-game winning streak, including dominant victories over ranked opponents like Texas, Alabama, and Oklahoma. The Gamecocks’ only loss this season came against No. 1 UCLA in November. Freshman Joyce Edwards has been a standout, earning SEC Rookie of the Week honors twice and leading the team in scoring with 12.1 points per game. South Carolina’s depth has been a key factor, with the bench averaging over 40 points per game.
LSU (20-0, 5-0 SEC) is off to one of its best starts in program history, matching the 23-0 record set by its 2023 national championship team. The Tigers boast a high-powered offense, averaging 90.6 points per game, led by guards Flau’jae Johnson (20.0 ppg) and Mikaylah Williams (16.5 ppg). Senior forward Aneesah Morrow, a two-time All-American, has been a force in the post, averaging 18.7 points and 14.2 rebounds per game.
The game marks the first meeting between the two teams since last year’s SEC Championship, which South Carolina won 79-72. That game was marred by a late-game altercation that resulted in multiple ejections, including LSU’s Flau’jae Johnson and South Carolina’s Kamilla Cardoso. Both teams have since moved on from key players involved in the incident, but the rivalry remains intense.
South Carolina has won 16 straight games against LSU, with the Tigers’ last victory coming in January 2012. However, LSU head coach Kim Mulkey, who led the Tigers to the 2023 national title, is looking to break that streak. Mulkey’s squad has shown resilience this season, with close wins over Auburn, Tennessee, and Vanderbilt, but faces a tough test against South Carolina’s elite defense and balanced scoring.
The game is expected to be tightly contested, with ESPN’s Basketball Power Index giving South Carolina an 87% chance of winning. However, LSU’s offensive firepower and Morrow’s dominance in the paint could pose significant challenges for the Gamecocks. Fans can expect a physical, high-stakes battle as both teams vie for control of the SEC standings.
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