Source: On3 / GamecockCentral
Game Information
- Matchup: South Carolina (18-1, 5-0 SEC) at Coppin State (4-15, 2-2 MEAC)
- Date: Sunday, January 18, 2026
- Time: 12:00 p.m. ET
- Location: PEC Arena — Baltimore, Maryland
South Carolina enters the game riding strong momentum and carrying one of the nation’s best records, while Coppin State looks to defend its home floor against a top-tier opponent.
The No. 2 South Carolina women’s basketball team continues its nonconference slate Sunday afternoon with a road trip to Baltimore, Maryland, where the Gamecocks will face the Coppin State Eagles at PEC Arena. The matchup presents another opportunity for Dawn Staley’s squad to stay sharp and extend its dominance as the season moves deeper into January.
How to Watch and Listen
Fans will need to stream or tune in via radio to follow Sunday’s contest.
- TV: The game will not air on traditional television
- Streaming: Available exclusively on ESPN+ (subscription required)
- Announcers: Kyle Borg and Ramona Riley-Bozier will handle play-by-play and analysis
Radio Coverage
- Local Radio: 107.5 FM in Columbia
- Play-by-Play: Brad Muller
- Pregame Show: Begins at 11:30 a.m. ET
- Satellite Radio: SiriusXM Channel 84
Multiple streaming options are available through ESPN+, including a direct broadcast link shared by On3.
Betting Odds Update
As of 4:45 p.m. ET on Saturday, BetMGM had not released betting odds for the matchup. This is not unusual for games involving high-ranked Power Five programs facing mid-major opponents, especially in nonconference play.
Predictions: South Carolina vs. Coppin State
Computer Projections
Analytical models overwhelmingly favor South Carolina:
- Massey Ratings:
- Prediction: South Carolina 92, Coppin State 35
- Win Probability: 100% in favor of the Gamecocks
- Bart Torvik:
- Prediction: South Carolina 88, Coppin State 44
- Win Probability: 100%
GamecockCentral (On3) Prediction
- South Carolina 96, Coppin State 40
The projections highlight the significant gap in depth, efficiency, and defensive strength between the two programs.
Injury Report
South Carolina continues to navigate the season without two key frontcourt contributors:
- Ashlyn Watkins — Out for the entire 2025–26 season while rehabbing a torn ACL suffered in January 2025. She is not with the team.
- Chloe Kitts — Out for the 2025–26 season with a torn right ACL.
Despite those long-term absences, the Gamecocks have maintained elite production through depth and roster balance.
Analysis: What This Game Means
While the matchup strongly favors South Carolina, games like this still serve an important purpose for Dawn Staley’s team. Road environments, even against lower-ranked opponents, test focus and discipline. They also provide valuable minutes for rotation players and younger contributors as South Carolina prepares for the grind of SEC play.
Coppin State, meanwhile, gains invaluable experience competing against one of the nation’s premier programs, even as the Eagles face long odds in keeping the contest close.
For South Carolina, Sunday is less about the final score and more about execution, health, and continued growth — all key ingredients for a team with national championship aspirations.
Source: On3 / GamecockCentral
