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South Carolina Women's Basketball Honors Kay Yow in Annual Play4Kay Game
Coaches and players wear pink to raise awareness for the Kay Yow Cancer Fund
Feb. 5, 2026 at 8:07pm
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The No. 3 South Carolina Gamecocks women's basketball team is hosting Mississippi State in their annual Play4Kay game, honoring the late coach Kay Yow. Yow was the legendary coach of the NC State Wolfpack women's basketball team from 1975-2009 and passed away in 2009 from breast cancer. For the game, the Gamecocks coaches and players are wearing pink, and fans were given pink shirts to wear as well, to raise awareness and funds for the Kay Yow Cancer Fund.
Why it matters
The Play4Kay game is an annual tradition across women's college basketball to honor Coach Yow's legacy and continue her fight against all cancers affecting women. South Carolina, led by Coach Dawn Staley, is one of the top women's basketball programs in the country, making their participation in this meaningful event even more impactful.
The details
The Gamecocks are hosting the Mississippi State Bulldogs in the Play4Kay game at Colonial Life Arena. During warmups, the South Carolina coaches and players are wearing pink shirts, and fans were given pink shirts to wear as well. The Kay Yow Cancer Fund is a non-profit organization that unites coaches, players, officials, and fans in the fight against cancers affecting women.
- The Play4Kay game is an annual tradition in women's college basketball.
- The South Carolina Gamecocks are hosting the Mississippi State Bulldogs on February 5, 2026.
The players
Dawn Staley
The head coach of the South Carolina Gamecocks women's basketball team.
Kay Yow
The legendary former head coach of the NC State Wolfpack women's basketball team, who passed away in 2009 from breast cancer.
What they’re saying
“The Play4Kay game is an important tradition that unites the women's basketball community in the fight against all cancers affecting women.”
— Dawn Staley, Head Coach, South Carolina Gamecocks
What’s next
The South Carolina Gamecocks will continue their SEC schedule after the Play4Kay game, looking to secure a high seed in the NCAA Tournament.
The takeaway
The annual Play4Kay game is a meaningful tradition in women's college basketball, honoring the legacy of Coach Kay Yow and raising awareness and funds to support the fight against cancers affecting women. South Carolina's participation in this event underscores their commitment to using their platform to make a positive impact on the community.
