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South Carolina Women's Basketball Dominates Ranked Opponents
The Gamecocks wrap up an impressive four-game stretch against top-25 teams.
Feb. 23, 2026 at 3:36pm
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The third-ranked South Carolina women's basketball team just completed a dominant four-game stretch against ranked opponents, including wins over No. 19 Tennessee, No. 6 LSU, No. 25 Alabama, and No. 17 Ole Miss. The Gamecocks outscored these teams 333 to 227, with three of the wins coming by double digits. Head coach Dawn Staley also earned her 500th career victory with the team's win over LSU.
Why it matters
South Carolina is one of the favorites to win the national title this season, and this impressive stretch against top-25 teams showcases their championship-caliber play. The Gamecocks have now won three straight SEC Tournament titles and are looking to make another deep NCAA Tournament run.
The details
The Gamecocks' toughest game during this stretch was against No. 6 LSU, where they won 76-72 on the road. Tessa Johnson led South Carolina with 21 points in that game. The team's biggest margin of victory came at home against No. 19 Tennessee, winning by 43 points with five Gamecocks scoring in double figures.
- On February 8, South Carolina defeated Tennessee 103-74.
- On February 14, South Carolina defeated LSU 76-72.
- On February 19, South Carolina defeated Alabama 88-74.
- On February 21, South Carolina defeated Ole Miss 76-56.
The players
Dawn Staley
The head coach of the South Carolina women's basketball team, who earned her 500th career victory with the team's win over LSU.
Tessa Johnson
A key player for the South Carolina Gamecocks, who led the team with 21 points in their win over LSU.
What’s next
The Gamecocks have two regular season games remaining, hosting Missouri on February 26 and then traveling to face Kentucky. The SEC Tournament is scheduled for March 4-8 in Greenville, South Carolina, where the Gamecocks will look to win their fourth straight conference tournament title.
The takeaway
South Carolina's dominant performance against a gauntlet of ranked opponents showcases their championship pedigree and solidifies their status as one of the favorites to win the national title this season. The Gamecocks' depth, talent, and coaching have them primed for another deep NCAA Tournament run.
