After two games on the road, the South Carolina women’s basketball team is set to host its first SEC matchup at Colonial Life Arena.
The No. 2 Gamecocks (14-1, 2-0 SEC) will take on Texas A&M on Thursday at 5 p.m. ET, with the game airing on ESPN2. South Carolina comes into the clash riding high after securing victories over Missouri and Mississippi State last week.
Meanwhile, the Aggies (8-6, 1-1 SEC) are fresh off a significant upset, taking down then-No. 25 Ole Miss on Sunday. The win marked the program's first victory over a ranked opponent since their triumph against South Carolina on February 28, 2021. Historically, the Gamecocks hold a 12-4 edge in the series and have won the last three meetings.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch South Carolina vs Texas A&M NCAA Women's game, plus plenty more.
South Carolina vs Texas A&M NCAA Women's game: Date and tip-off time
The Gamecocks and the Aggies will lock horns in a highly anticipated NCAAW game on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at 5:00 pm ET or 2:00 pm PT, at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, South Carolina.
| Date | Thursday, January 9, 2025 |
| Tip-off Time | 5:00 pm ET/ 2:00 pm PT |
| Venue | Colonial Life Arena |
| Location | Columbia, South Carolina |
How to watch South Carolina vs Texas A&M on TV & stream live online
Fans in the USA can catch all the action between the Gamecocks and the Aggies live on:
- National TV channel: ESPN2
- Streaming service: Fubo
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South Carolina Gamecocks team news & key performers
Raven Johnson is sidelined for the remainder of the season after tearing her ACL during Sunday's game against Mississippi State. Maddy McDaniel missed recent road games against Missouri and Mississippi State due to a concussion. Meanwhile, Sakima Walker is recovering from an ankle injury but has made progress; she is now out of her medical boot and returned to practice on Friday.
Te-Hina Paopao averages 1.9 made 3-pointers per game for the Gamecocks, posting 11.6 points while shooting 42.6% from beyond the arc.
Texas A&M Aggies team news & key performers
Vanessa Saidu has yet to play this season due to injury.
Senior guard Aicha Coulibaly leads the charge for the Aggies, averaging 12.4 points per game this season. The versatile 6-footer also pulls down about five rebounds per game and isn’t shy about shooting from deep. Against Ole Miss, she hit 2-of-5 from beyond the arc and is contributing 5.4 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game.
Right behind her is senior guard Sahara Jones, who averages 11.3 points per game, while junior forward Jada Malone adds 10.5 points per contest. Malone was perfect against Ole Miss, going 7-for-7 from the field in a standout performance.
Sophomore guard Sole Williams, despite averaging 6.4 points per game this season, led the team with 18 points in the upset over Ole Miss. She's scored in double digits in four games this season and leads the team with 2.6 assists per game. Additionally, Williams is the team's most prolific three-point shooter, converting 58 of her 90 attempts from beyond the arc.