The Daily Gamecock sat down with The Reveille's senior sports writer to talk all things LSU and South Carolina women's basketball ahead of their matchup Saturday.
Pressure is rising for South Carolina men's basketball head coach Lamont Paris. As February's bracket of games begins to roll through, the Gamecocks sit at 2-6 in conference play, winning only two games since the new year.
South Carolina women's basketball handed No. 19 Tennessee its largest loss in program history on Sunday in a 43-point conference win. The Gamecocks were highly efficient from the field, capitalizing on a Volunteer team that shot below 30% on the day.
South Carolina stayed within striking distance at halftime but was undone by a second half in which Missouri controlled the tempo, converted turnovers into transition points and dominated the offensive glass.
South Carolina went 3-2 over the weekend in the Gamecock Invitational to open the 2026 season. The Gamecocks dropped both games against No. 21 Virginia Tech but picked up wins against Winthrop, Syracuse and Binghamton.
South Carolina women's basketball defeated the No. 19 Volunteers at home on Sunday. The win keeps the Gamecocks as the only team with one or fewer losses in SEC play.
South Carolina stayed within striking distance after a sluggish start, trailing Missouri by just four at halftime, but it couldn’t sustain momentum after the break in a 78–59 loss.
South Carolina dominated Mississippi State 88-45 by imposing its size, depth and defensive discipline from start to finish. Joyce Edwards led the way with 21 points while reaching 1,000 career points at the fastest pace in program history as the Gamecocks never allowed the Bulldogs to find rhythm.
The No. 3 South Carolina women's basketball team defeated the Mississippi State Bulldogs 88-45 Thursday night at Colonial Life Arena. Freshman guard Ayla McDowell scored 16 points for the Gamecocks in her first career start.
The Daily Gamecock sat down with The Daily Beacon to discuss the Gamecocks' upcoming home game against the Volunteers. The teams are currently first and second in the SEC.
Gamecock softball is ready for a new season of SEC play under head coach Ashley Chastain Woodard.
Senior guard Meechie Johnson's 35 points weren't enough for the South Carolina men's basketball team to break a four-game rut. Three-point shooting struggles and poor starts have plagued the Gamecocks and their 2-8 SEC record.
The NFC and AFC's best face off in Super Bowl LX with three former Gamecocks on the teams' rosters. Safety Nick Emmanwori and linebacker Ernest Jones IV represent the Seattle Seahawks, while cornerback Marcellas Dial represents the New England Patriots.
South Carolina guard Meechie Johnson is The Daily Gamecock's January Player of the Month after leading the Gamecocks in scoring and playmaking in SEC games, highlighted by 26 points at Texas A&M, 20 points in a win over Oklahoma and 21 points with six assists versus LSU. His January conference production reflected increased on-court impact since returning to South Carolina, with consistent scoring, distribution and late-game free-throw efficiency.
South Carolina men's basketball dropped its fourth consecutive game to the Texas Longhorns 84-75 on Tuesday night. Senior guard Meechie Johnson scored a career-high 35 points in the loss.
Former South Carolina basketball player Collin Murray-Boyles has made an instant impact with the Toronto Raptors this season, showing off his defensive and offensive skillset. He has played a vital role in the improvement of the Raptors and will represent them in the 2026 Rising Stars game on All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles, California.
The No. 3 South Carolina women’s basketball team defeated Texas A&M 71–56 on the road despite missing starters Ta’Niya Latson and Agot Makeer. South Carolina shot 44% from the field and converted 20 of 25 free throws, while contributions from the bench helped the team maintain a lead throughout the second half.
