By james art 
The South Carolina Gamecocks women’s basketball team will face the Tennessee Lady Volunteers on Monday, January 27, 2025 at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tennessee. The game is scheduled to tip off at 7:00 PM ET and will be televised on ESPN2.
Team Performance:
- South Carolina (19-1, 7-0 Sec): The Gamecocks have been dominant this season, maintaining an undefeated record in SEC Play.
- Tennessee (15-4, 3-4S): The Lady Volunteers face challenges in conference play, currently holding a sub-.500 record.
Key Stats:
Match Predictor:
South Carolina: 81.4% chance to win
Tennessee: 18.6% chance to win (according to ESPN Analytics)
South Carolina Last 5 games (all wins):
1/24/25: Beat LSU 66-56
1/19/25: Dominated Oklahoma 101-60
1/16/25: Won at Alabama 76-58
1/12/25: Defeated Texas 67-50
1/9/25: Defeated Texas A&M 90-49
Tennessee Last 5 games:
1/23/25: Lost to Texas 80-76
1/19/25: Lost to Vanderbilt 71-70
1/16/25: beat Mississippi State 86-73
1/12/25: beat Arkansas 93-63
1/9/25: defeated LSU 89-87
Entries:
South Carolina: 19-1 overall, 7-0 Sec
Tennessee: 15-4 overall, 3-4 Sec
South Carolina Power:
The Gamecocks enter as the favorite, boasting a near-perfect season with a strong defensive effort and high scoring in recent games. They are riding a winning streak with no signs of slowing down.
The Tennessee Challenge:
Tennessee has faced come-from-behind losses in close games recently, making this a must-win game to regain confidence and improve its SEC standings.
Player Watch List:
South Carolina:
Watch for impact players off the bench like Joyce Edwards, who shined with 14 points last game against LSU, and Sania Feagin, alternating offense and defense.
Tennessee:
Tennessee will need its key scorers and playmakers to step up to have a chance against South Carolina’s relentless offense.
Prediction:
Given South Carolina’s impressive performance this season and their undefeated streak in SEC Play, they are favored to win this matchup against Tennessee. However, playing on the road in Knoxville presents its own challenges, and the Lady Volunteers will be eager to improve on their conference standing with a strong showing.
This game promises to be an exciting clash between two powerhouses!