South Carolina women's basketball to host College GameDay

Gamecocks to face off against Ole Miss Rebels in highly anticipated matchup

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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The South Carolina women's basketball team will host the College GameDay crew when they take on the Ole Miss Rebels next Sunday at Colonial Life Arena. This will be the program's fourth time hosting and eighth overall appearance on GameDay, extending their women's college basketball records.

Why it matters

The matchup between the third-ranked Gamecocks and 14th-ranked Rebels is a highly anticipated SEC showdown, as South Carolina has won 20 consecutive games against Ole Miss dating back to the 2009-2010 season.

The details

The College GameDay pregame show will begin at 11:00 p.m., with tip-off set for noon. The game will air on either ESPN or ESPN2 and stream on the ESPN app. South Carolina is coming off an impressive 79-72 road win over LSU, extending their rivalry win streak to 18 games. Ole Miss will play three times in the week leading up to the matchup, facing Tennessee, LSU, and Kentucky.

  • The College GameDay pregame show will begin at 11:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 23, 2026.
  • The game between South Carolina and Ole Miss will tip off at 12:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 23, 2026.

The players

Dawn Staley

The head coach of the South Carolina women's basketball team, who has led the Gamecocks to 20 consecutive wins over Ole Miss dating back to the 2009-2010 season.

Christine Williamson

A member of the College GameDay panel who will be on hand in Columbia for the broadcast.

Andraya Carter

A member of the College GameDay panel who will be on hand in Columbia for the broadcast.

Chiney Ogwumike

A member of the College GameDay panel who will be on hand in Columbia for the broadcast.

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What’s next

South Carolina will play a road game against Alabama before the College GameDay matchup against Ole Miss, while the Rebels will face Tennessee, LSU, and Kentucky in the week leading up to the highly anticipated showdown.

The takeaway

The College GameDay appearance and matchup between two top-15 teams in the SEC highlights the continued growth and popularity of women's college basketball, as South Carolina looks to extend its dominance over Ole Miss and cement its status as one of the top programs in the country.