South Carolina Guard Agot Makeer Leaves Auburn Game with Injury

Freshman player subbed out in the first quarter and did not return to the bench.

Jan. 29, 2026 at 9:07pm

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South Carolina women's basketball freshman guard Agot Makeer was subbed out of the first quarter against Auburn with 6:18 remaining and did not return to the bench. Makeer had made a layup and free throw earlier in the quarter before being replaced by sophomore Maddy McDaniel.

Why it matters

Makeer is a key player for the No. 3 ranked Gamecocks, who are looking to maintain their position atop the SEC standings. Any injury to a starter could significantly impact the team's performance and championship aspirations.

The details

Makeer made a layup in transition with 8:58 left in the first quarter and was fouled, making her free throw. She played until the Tigers called a timeout, but sophomore guard Maddy McDaniel had been waiting at the scorers table to check in for her for at least a minute before. Makeer didn't return to the bench by the end of the first quarter.

  • Makeer subbed out with 6:18 left in the first quarter.
  • Makeer made a layup and free throw earlier in the first quarter.

The players

Agot Makeer

A freshman guard for the South Carolina women's basketball team.

Maddy McDaniel

A sophomore guard for the South Carolina women's basketball team who replaced Makeer in the game.

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What’s next

The extent of Makeer's injury and her status for future games is currently unknown. South Carolina will provide an update on her condition in the coming days.

The takeaway

Any injury to a key player like Makeer could be a significant setback for the highly ranked Gamecocks as they push for an SEC title and deep NCAA Tournament run.