The No. 3 South Carolina Gamecocks hit the road on Thursday for a high-profile matchup against the No. 22 Louisville Cardinals, marking another key test early in the 2025–26 women’s basketball season. Below is everything fans need to know about how to watch, listen, and follow the action.
Game Details
Matchup: South Carolina (7–1, 0–0 SEC) vs. Louisville (7–2, 1–0 ACC)
Date: Thursday, December 4, 2025
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Location: KFC Yum! Center, Louisville, Kentucky
How to Watch & Listen — South Carolina vs. Louisville
Television
The showdown will air live on ESPN, giving fans across the country a chance to tune in.
Streaming Options
Viewers can stream the game through espn.com or the ESPN app, provided they log in with their TV provider. Fans can also access it through an ESPN Unlimited subscription.
Broadcast Team
ESPN’s coverage will feature Mike Monaco on play-by-play, with Andraya Carter providing color commentary.
Radio Coverage
For Gamecock fans listening locally, the radio broadcast will air on 106.7 FM in Columbia, with Brad Muller on the mic. The pregame show starts at 6:30 p.m. ET.
The matchup will also be available via multiple streaming links for those tuning in online.
SiriusXM
- South Carolina broadcast: Channel 191
- Louisville broadcast: Channel 81
Betting Outlook
Game Odds
As of Wednesday at 8 a.m., BetMGM had not posted betting lines for the matchup.
Championship Futures
NCAA Women’s National Title Odds (FanDuel)
As of Wednesday morning:
- UConn: +100 (tournament favorite)
- South Carolina: +550
- Texas: +650
- UCLA: +650
- LSU: +950
SEC Regular Season Odds (FanDuel)
South Carolina enters conference play as the frontrunner:
- South Carolina: -175
- Texas: +260
- LSU: +500
- Oklahoma & Tennessee: +2500
- Ole Miss & Kentucky: +5000
- Vanderbilt, Alabama: +10000
- Georgia, Missouri, Florida, Texas A&M, Arkansas, Auburn, Mississippi State: +20000
Predictions for South Carolina vs. Louisville
Computer Models
- Massey Ratings: South Carolina 75, Louisville 63 (Gamecocks win probability: 85%)
- Bart Torvik: South Carolina 76, Louisville 62 (win probability: 90%)
GamecockCentral Projection
South Carolina 83, Louisville 63
Injury Report
No formal availability report will be issued for this contest.
However, South Carolina remains without two major contributors:
- Ashlyn Watkins is sidelined for the full 2025–26 season as she continues recovering from the ACL tear she suffered in January 2025.
- Chloe Kitts is also out for the season due to a torn right ACL.
