South Carolina Gamecocks Clinch 5th Straight SEC Regular Season Crown

No. 3 Gamecocks rout Missouri 112-71 to capture another conference title

Feb. 27, 2026 at 6:24am

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The No. 3 South Carolina Gamecocks clinched their fifth straight Southeastern Conference regular-season title with a dominant 112-71 victory over Missouri on Thursday night. Led by Madina Okot's 26 points and 17 rebounds, and Joyce Edwards' 23 points, the Gamecocks improved to 28-2 overall and 14-1 in SEC play. This was South Carolina's ninth straight win since its lone conference loss to Oklahoma in January.

Why it matters

South Carolina has been the class of the SEC over the past five seasons, winning five straight regular-season titles and three consecutive conference tournament crowns. The Gamecocks have established themselves as one of the premier women's basketball programs in the country, with a deep and talented roster that has overwhelmed opponents in the highly competitive SEC.

The details

The Gamecocks raced out to a 33-13 lead after the first quarter and never looked back, leading 57-32 at halftime. Okot and Edwards led the way, with Okot recording a double-double and Edwards scoring 23 points on 7-of-12 shooting. South Carolina was also without starting guard Tessa Johnson, who missed the game with an upper-body injury.

  • The Gamecocks clinched the SEC regular-season title on Thursday, February 27, 2026.
  • South Carolina has now won five straight SEC regular-season crowns.

The players

Madina Okot

A transfer from Mississippi State, Okot had 26 points and 17 rebounds in the win over Missouri.

Joyce Edwards

The Gamecocks' leading scorer at 20.1 points per game, Edwards added 23 points in the victory.

Tessa Johnson

South Carolina's starting guard missed the game with an upper-body injury.

Ta'Niya Latson

The Gamecocks guard scored 17 points in the win.

Raven Johnson

The South Carolina guard had 16 points on Senior Night.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

What’s next

The Gamecocks will look to add a fourth straight SEC Tournament crown when the event begins in Greenville, South Carolina next week.

The takeaway

South Carolina's dominance in the SEC over the past five seasons has cemented the program's status as one of the elite women's basketball teams in the country. The Gamecocks' depth, talent, and consistent excellence have made them the team to beat in the conference.