South Carolina Women's Basketball Aims for Fifth Straight SEC Title

Coach Dawn Staley and the No. 3 Gamecocks need just one more win to clinch at least a share of the regular-season conference championship.

Published on Mar. 1, 2026

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The South Carolina women's basketball team, led by head coach Dawn Staley, is poised to clinch a share of the SEC regular-season title for the fifth consecutive season. With a 26-2 overall record and a 12-1 conference mark, the Gamecocks are in the driver's seat heading into their final three games. A win over No. 17 Ole Miss on February 22nd would secure at least a share of the title for Staley's squad.

Why it matters

South Carolina's sustained excellence under Staley has made them a powerhouse in women's college basketball. Winning a fifth straight SEC regular-season crown would further cement the Gamecocks' status as one of the premier programs in the country and continue their dominance in the conference.

The details

The Gamecocks can clinch at least a share of the SEC title with a win over Ole Miss on February 22nd. If they win that game but then lose their final two, they would still share the title with Texas and Vanderbilt, who are both 10-3 in conference play. However, if South Carolina wins one more game, they will be the outright regular-season champion, as they would finish 14-2 in SEC play, one game better than any other team.

  • The Gamecocks host Ole Miss on February 22nd (noon, ESPN).
  • South Carolina has three games remaining in the regular season after the Ole Miss matchup.

The players

Dawn Staley

The head coach of the South Carolina women's basketball team, who has led the Gamecocks to eight SEC regular-season titles since 2014.

South Carolina Gamecocks

The No. 3-ranked women's basketball team in the country, who are 26-2 overall and 12-1 in SEC play this season.

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What’s next

If South Carolina beats Ole Miss on February 22nd, they will clinch at least a share of the SEC regular-season title. Their final two games will determine if they win the title outright or have to share it with another team.

The takeaway

Dawn Staley and the South Carolina Gamecocks have established themselves as the dominant force in SEC women's basketball, with a chance to win their fifth straight regular-season conference championship. Their continued success has cemented the program's status as one of the best in the country.