USC Women's Basketball Claims SEC Title Share

Clemson Upsets Duke in Surprise Result

Feb. 23, 2026 at 11:51am

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The third-ranked South Carolina Gamecocks women's basketball team clinched a share of the Southeastern Conference regular-season title with an 85-48 victory over the 17th-ranked Mississippi Rebels. Meanwhile, the Clemson Tigers pulled off a surprise upset over the Duke Blue Devils.

Why it matters

The Gamecocks' conference title win solidifies their position as one of the top women's basketball programs in the country, while Clemson's victory over Duke shakes up the ACC standings and tournament picture.

The details

South Carolina was led by strong performances from senior guard Joyce Edwards, who scored 21 points, and junior forward Madina Okot, who added 17 points. The Gamecocks' dominant win clinched at least a share of the SEC regular-season title. In the other notable game, the unranked Clemson Tigers pulled off a stunning upset over the 5th-ranked Duke Blue Devils.

  • The South Carolina-Mississippi game took place on February 23, 2026.
  • The Clemson-Duke game also occurred on February 23, 2026.

The players

Joyce Edwards

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

Madina Okot

A junior forward for the South Carolina Gamecocks women's basketball team.

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The takeaway

South Carolina's women's basketball team continues to be one of the powerhouses in the SEC, while Clemson's upset victory over Duke shakes up the ACC landscape and tournament picture.