Top-5 Showdown: No. 2 South Carolina Gamecocks vs. No. 4 Texas Longhorns

Don’t miss the thrilling top-5 women’s basketball matchup as the No. 2 South Carolina Gamecocks face the No. 4 Texas Longhorns on February 9, 2025, at 2 PM ET in Austin, Texas.

Dec 29, 2024; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Dawn Staley directs her team against the Wofford Terriers in the first half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images
Dec 29, 2024; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Dawn Staley directs her team against the Wofford Terriers in the first half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images | Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

The South Carolina Gamecocks women’s basketball team is set to face the Texas Longhorns today, Sunday, February 9, 2025, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time. The game will take place at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas.

In their previous matchup on January 12, 2025, South Carolina secured a 67-50 victory over Texas. Since then, both teams have continued to perform strongly, maintaining their top-five national rankings.  

Key Players to Watch:

      • South Carolina: Freshman Joyce Edwards has been a significant contributor off the bench, providing depth and scoring ability.

      • Texas: Madison Booker has shown notable improvements and will be a key player for the Longhorns in this rematch.

This game is highly anticipated, featuring two top-five teams in a Southeastern Conference showdown. South Carolina aims to maintain its momentum and secure another victory over Texas.

South Carolina enters the game with a 22-1 overall record and a 10-0 mark in SEC play. Their schedule is considered the toughest in the nation, with opponents holding a cumulative winning percentage of .700.  

Texas stands at 23-2 overall and 9-1 in the SEC. Their only losses this season have been to Notre Dame in overtime and the earlier game against South Carolina.  

Predictions for today’s matchup are closely contested. The Massey Ratings project a 70-66 win for South Carolina, giving them a 58% chance of victory. Bart Torvik’s analysis predicts a tighter game, with a 69-68 scoreline in favor of the Gamecocks and a 51% probability of winning.

The game will be broadcast on ESPN and Fubo.

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