The South Carolina Gamecocks women's basketball team is set to face the Tennessee Lady Volunteers on Monday, January 27, 2025, at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tennessee. The game is scheduled to tip off at 7 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on ESPN2.
Team Performance:
- South Carolina (19-1, 7-0 SEC): The Gamecocks have been dominant this season, maintaining an undefeated record in SEC play.
- Tennessee (15-4, 3-4 SEC): The Lady Volunteers have faced challenges in conference play, currently holding a sub-.500 SEC record.
Key Stats:
Matchup Predictor:
South Carolina: 81.4% chance to win
Tennessee: 18.6% chance to win (According to ESPN Analytics)
South Carolina Last 5 Games (All Wins):
1/24/25: Beat LSU 66-56
1/19/25: Dominated Oklahoma 101-60
1/16/25: Won at Alabama 76-58
1/12/25: Defeated Texas 67-50
1/9/25: Triumphed over Texas A&M 90-49
Tennessee Last 5 Games:
1/23/25: Lost to Texas 80-76
1/19/25: Lost to Vanderbilt 71-70
1/16/25: Beat Mississippi State 86-73
1/12/25: Beat Arkansas 93-63
1/9/25: Defeated LSU 89-87
Records:
South Carolina: 19-1 overall, 7-0 SEC
Tennessee: 15-4 overall, 3-4 SEC
South Carolina’s Strength:
The Gamecocks come in as the favorite, boasting a near-perfect season with strong defensive efforts and high scoring in recent games. They're riding a winning streak with no signs of slowing down.
Tennessee’s Challenge:
Tennessee has faced back-to-back losses in close games recently, making this a must-win game to regain confidence and improve their SEC standing.
Player Watchlist:
South Carolina:
Look out for impactful bench players like Joyce Edwards, who shined with 14 points in the last game against LSU, and Sania Feagin, consistently performing on offense and defense.
Tennessee:
Tennessee will need their key scorers and playmakers to step up to have a chance against South Carolina’s relentless attack.
Prediction:
Given South Carolina's impressive performance this season and their undefeated streak in SEC play, they are favored to win this matchup against Tennessee. However, playing on the road in Knoxville presents its own challenges, and the Lady Volunteers will be eager to improve their conference standing with a strong performance.
This game promises to be a thrilling clash between two SEC powerhouses!