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College GameDay Heads to South Carolina for Women's Basketball Showdown
Coverage of the top-ranked Gamecocks hosting Ole Miss set for Saturday morning
Feb. 22, 2026 at 10:06am
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College GameDay, ESPN's popular pre-game show, will be broadcasting live from Columbia, South Carolina on Saturday, February 22nd ahead of the women's basketball matchup between the #1 ranked South Carolina Gamecocks and the Ole Miss Rebels. The show will begin at 11am EST and will feature analysis and previews of the highly anticipated SEC clash.
Why it matters
This is the second straight week that College GameDay has focused on a women's basketball game, highlighting the growing popularity and importance of the sport. The Gamecocks are one of the top teams in the country and a win over Ole Miss would further cement their status as a national title contender.
The details
College GameDay will be hosted by Christine Williamson with analysts Andraya Carter and Chiney Ogwumike providing commentary and insights ahead of the game. The Gamecocks enter the contest with a 26-2 overall record and a 12-1 mark in SEC play, while Ole Miss is 21-7 on the season and 8-5 in conference. The game itself will be broadcast nationally on ESPN with Beth Mowins and Debbie Antonelli on the call courtside at Colonial Life Arena.
- College GameDay will air live on ESPN starting at 11am EST on Saturday, February 22nd.
- South Carolina vs Ole Miss will tip off at 1pm EST on ESPN following the conclusion of the College GameDay broadcast.
The players
South Carolina Gamecocks
The #1 ranked women's basketball team in the country, led by head coach Dawn Staley. They are 26-2 overall and 12-1 in SEC play this season.
Ole Miss Rebels
The Ole Miss women's basketball team is 21-7 overall and 8-5 in SEC competition this year under head coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin.
Christine Williamson
The host of ESPN's College GameDay broadcast.
Andraya Carter
College GameDay analyst and former women's basketball player.
Chiney Ogwumike
College GameDay analyst and former WNBA player.
What they’re saying
“We must continue to shine a spotlight on women's basketball and celebrate the incredible talent and competitiveness of these student-athletes.”
— Christine Williamson, College GameDay Host
What’s next
Following Saturday's game, the Gamecocks will return to action on Thursday, February 27th when they host the Tennessee Lady Volunteers. Ole Miss will look to bounce back on the road against the Georgia Bulldogs on February 26th.
The takeaway
College GameDay's decision to feature the South Carolina-Ole Miss women's basketball matchup is a testament to the growing popularity and prominence of the sport. It provides a national platform to showcase the talent and competitiveness of these student-athletes and will hopefully inspire more fans to tune in and support women's basketball.
