SEC Releases Women’s Basketball Slate: Five Must-Watch Matchups
The SEC unveiled its women’s basketball conference schedule on Tuesday, and there’s no shortage of blockbuster games. Here are five (or so) key showdowns to circle on the calendar:
Sunday, Jan. 4 – Ole Miss at Texas
Ole Miss is going all-in this season in hopes of breaking into the SEC’s elite, and we won’t have to wait long to see if the plan pays off. The Rebels open conference play with a road trip to Texas, a rematch of last year’s tight contest where Ole Miss led in the fourth quarter before faltering down the stretch. This time, transfer Cotie McMahon is expected to bring the offensive firepower they lacked. “We’ll see if she’s the missing piece,” the author teases.
Thursday, Jan. 15 – Texas at South Carolina
This might be the only scheduled meeting between last year’s SEC co-champions—and if so, at least there won’t be another coin toss to decide the regular-season title. Texas and South Carolina clashed four times last season, and with both teams primed for another deep run, don’t rule out seeing them face off again in March. But for now, this single regular-season showdown carries major implications.
Thursday, Jan. 22 – South Carolina at Oklahoma
South Carolina returns to Norman for the first time since 2007—but this time, they’ll arrive as conference foes. Oklahoma ended last season ranked No. 11 nationally and tied for fourth in the SEC, but a noticeable gap remained between the Sooners and the league’s powerhouses. Hosting South Carolina (and LSU just before them), Oklahoma will have a chance to show it’s ready to challenge for the top. “We also get to see two of the country’s top-ranked recruits, Aaliyah Chavez and Agot Makeer,” the article adds.
Sunday, Jan. 11 and Thursday, Feb. 5 – Texas vs. LSU (Home-and-Home)
Texas got no favors in scheduling. In just their second SEC season, the Longhorns were handed South Carolina and LSU as their two home-and-home opponents. Tough luck for them, great news for fans. Texas edged LSU twice last year—in both the regular season and SEC Tournament—but the Tigers are itching for revenge. “Can the Tigers break through this season? And could this lead to another coin flip?” the author wonders.
Saturday, Feb. 14 – South Carolina at LSU
Circle this one in red. MiLaysia Fulwiley suiting up for LSU against her former team, South Carolina, is a plot twist no one is quite used to yet—and likely won’t be by tipoff. The game was even moved to a Saturday to spotlight the drama. “Like exes on Valentine’s Day, both sides of the breakup will want to prove their new partner is better,” the article jokes. Beyond the off-court tension, this is also a matchup of two national title contenders—so expect fireworks.
These matchups don’t just offer drama—they could shape the entire SEC title race.
