No. 3 South Carolina women’s basketball returns to Colonial Life Arena on Sunday to host Penn State, with plenty of ways for fans to follow every moment of the matchup.
Game Information
Who: Penn State (6-3) at South Carolina (9-1)
When: Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025 | 3:30 p.m. ET
Where: Colonial Life Arena, Columbia, S.C.
How to Watch and Listen: South Carolina vs. Penn State
TV: The game will air nationally on ESPN.
Streaming: Fans with an authenticated TV provider can stream the matchup on ESPN.com or through the ESPN app. A subscription to ESPN Unlimited is also an option.
Announcers: Tiffany Greene will handle play-by-play duties, joined by Carolyn Peck as the analyst.
Local Radio: The South Carolina radio broadcast will be carried on 107.5 FM in Columbia, with Brad Muller on the call. Pregame coverage begins at 3:00 p.m. ET.
Satellite Radio: The Gamecocks’ radio broadcast will also be available on SiriusXM Channel 145.
Several streaming options are available, including a direct link to the live broadcast.
Betting Outlook
As of 3:45 p.m. ET on Saturday, BetMGM had not yet posted betting lines for the South Carolina–Penn State game.
NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship Odds
According to FanDuel on Saturday afternoon, UConn is the current favorite to win the NCAA Women’s Tournament at -125 (a $125 wager returns $100). The next group of contenders includes Texas (+700), UCLA (+700), South Carolina (+700), and LSU (+950).
SEC Regular Season Championship Odds
FanDuel also lists South Carolina as the favorite to win the SEC regular season title at -125. The Gamecocks are followed by Texas (+125), LSU (+400), and long-shot contenders Oklahoma (+5000), Tennessee (+5000), and Ole Miss (+5000).
Predictions: South Carolina vs. Penn State
Computer Projections:
- Massey Ratings projects a 90–60 South Carolina win, giving the Gamecocks a 98% chance to win.
- Bart Torvik predicts a 97–65 victory for South Carolina, with a 99% win probability.
GamecockCentral Prediction:
- South Carolina 89, Penn State 59
Injury Report
South Carolina will not release a formal student-athlete availability report for the game.
During the portion of Friday’s practice open to the media, everyone participated except Madina Okot. Agot Makeer, who missed the previous two games while in concussion protocol, was present, though Dawn Staley said the staff is limiting her activity.
Ashlyn Watkins is out for the entire 2025–26 season and is not with the team as she continues rehab from a torn ACL suffered in January 2025. Chloe Kitts is also sidelined for the 2025–26 season after tearing her right ACL.
