Fans of college women’s basketball are gearing up for a heated showdown as South Carolina Gamecocks women’s basketball team goes head-to-head with Texas Longhorns. Here’s everything you need to know to watch or follow the game live — plus how to stay updated with real-time action.
Game Details — When and Where
Date & Tip-off: Thursday, November 27, 2025 — opening tip is set for 8:00 p.m. ET.
Who: Texas (6-0, 0-0 SEC) vs. South Carolina (7-0, 0-0 SEC)
Venue: Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada — part of the neutral-site tournament lineup for the Players Era Championship. University of South Carolina Athletics+1
This game comes on the heels of South Carolina’s 83-66 win over Duke.
How to Watch & Stream
- TV Channel: The game will air on truTV.
- Live Streaming: Fans can stream the game via HBO Max (subject to regional access) when available.
- For those with streaming-only access to college basketball, platforms like Fubo offer coverage of women’s games including South Carolina’s slate this season. (Bleacher Nation)
If you don’t have truTV on cable — streaming via HBO Max or Fubo should give you access.
Announcers:
- JB Long – Play-by-play
- Candace Parker – Analyst
- Chelsea Sherrod – Reporter
Radio Broadcast:
- South Carolina radio: 107.5 The Game in Columbia, with Brad Muller on the call. Pregame coverage starts at 7:30 p.m. ET.
- Streaming: You can listen via the 107.5 The Game website or the 107.5 The Game app.
- Satellite radio: South Carolina coverage on SiriusXM Channel 83, Texas coverage on Channel 201.
What’s at Stake & Why You Should Tune
The matchup pits a red-hot South Carolina squad — fresh off a confidence-boosting win over Duke — against Texas, a top program with a potent offense and solid defense.
For the Gamecocks, this game is part of their push through the Players Era bracket and a key early-season barometer for their championship hopes.
For Texas, it’s an opportunity to test themselves against one of the nation’s elite programs and make a statement in a high-profile neutral site game.
Betting Odds
- Game Odds: As of 8 a.m. Thursday, BetMGM has not posted odds for South Carolina vs. Texas.
NCAA Women’s Tournament Favorites (FanDuel, Tuesday morning):
- UConn (+115)
- South Carolina (+300)
- UCLA (+450)
- Texas (+1600)
- LSU (+1600)
- Tennessee (+3500)
- TCU (+4500)
- Oklahoma (+4500)
SEC Regular-Season Championship Favorites (FanDuel, Tuesday morning):
- South Carolina (-260)
- Texas (+230)
- LSU (+1200)
- Tennessee (+2000)
- Oklahoma (+2500)
- Ole Miss (+5000)
- Kentucky, Vanderbilt, Alabama (+10000)
- Georgia, Missouri, Florida, Texas A&M, Arkansas, Auburn, Mississippi State (+20000)
Game Predictions
Computer Models:
- Massey Ratings: South Carolina 70, Texas 66 – 60% chance of a Gamecocks win
- Bart Torvik: South Carolina 73, Texas 70 – 62% chance of a Gamecocks win
GamecockCentral Prediction:
- South Carolina 79, Texas 72
What Might Shape the Game
- Expect intensity and physicality: South Carolina under coach Dawn Staley often leans on strong defense, rebounding, and disciplined execution — ideal against a talented Texas team.
- Depth could matter: neutral-site tournaments and quick turnarounds favor teams with bench strength and conditioning — a potential edge for the Gamecocks, especially coming off a solid performance vs Duke. (University of South Carolina Athletics)
- Style clash: Texas’s offense and scoring ability may test South Carolina’s defense. The game could hinge on who controls tempo and execution in half-court sets. (CBS Sports)
Pro Tips for Watching
- Tune in by 8:00 p.m. ET at Michelob ULTRA Arena — best to log in early if streaming.
- If using streaming services, confirm access to truTV or HBO Max ahead of tip-off.
- For fans in Nigeria (or outside the U.S.), consider VPN + streaming service combination — though availability depends on regional rights.
- Grab a drink and keep an eye on tempo, rebounding, and bench performance — could decide the outcome more than just starting lineups.
Injury Report
No official student-athlete availability report will be released prior to the game. Key absences include:
- Ashlyn Watkins: Out for the 2025-26 season while rehabbing a torn ACL from January 2025
- Chloe Kitts: Out for the 2025-26 season with a torn right ACL
