Live Feed Report: South Carolina vs. Tennessee – A Battle of Titans
The No. 2 South Carolina Gamecocks, led by the ever-dominant Dawn Staley, delivered a crushing blow to LSU, handing the Tigers their first loss of the season in a thrilling 66-56 showdown on Friday. Now, the Gamecocks are gearing up for another massive test on the road as they face No. 17 Tennessee at the Food City Center in Knoxville tonight.
The defending national champions, South Carolina (19-1, 6-0 SEC), are riding high on a 14-game winning streak, including seven wins against ranked opponents since their lone defeat to UCLA on November 24. The Gamecocks will look to maintain their dominance and extend their streak.
Meanwhile, the Lady Vols (15-4, 3-4 SEC) are reeling from back-to-back losses. They fell in a heartbreaking 71-70 thriller to Vanderbilt on January 19, followed by a narrow 80-76 loss to No. 7 Texas. Despite their recent struggles, Tennessee will look to draw strength from their home crowd to end their skid.
Head-to-Head Stats:
South Carolina leads the all-time series against Tennessee 51-16 and has claimed victory in their last seven meetings. Their most recent battle came on March 9, 2024, with South Carolina narrowly edging out Tennessee 74-73 in a classic showdown.
Game Details:
- Date: Monday, Jan. 27
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- Venue: Food City Center, Knoxville, Tennessee
- TV Channel: ESPN2
- Livestream: ESPN App | Fubo (free trial)
Fans can catch the game live on ESPN2 or stream it via the ESPN App or Fubo, which offers a free trial and includes the ESPN family of networks.
Expert Prediction:
South Carolina’s beat writer, Lulu Kesin, has high confidence in the Gamecocks:
“The Lady Vols score at a high clip, but the Gamecocks’ discipline and defensive effort is too strong of a wall to break through.”
Prediction: South Carolina 95, Tennessee 83.
Recent Results – South Carolina’s Last 5 Games:
- Jan. 12: vs. No. 5 Texas (W, 67-50)
- Jan. 16: at No. 19 Alabama (W, 76-58)
- Jan. 19: vs. No. 13 Oklahoma (W, 101-60)
- Jan. 24: vs. No. 5 LSU (W, 66-56)
- Jan. 27: vs. No. 17 Tennessee (Pending)
With Dawn Staley at the helm and the Gamecocks firing on all cylinders, all eyes are on Knoxville tonight. Can South Carolina continue their dominance, or will Tennessee find a way to pull off the upset? Stay tuned for what promises to be an electric SEC showdown.
