No. 5 LSU Faces No. 2 South Carolina in Historic Showdown

In a highly anticipated top-five matchup, No. 5 LSU (20-0, 5-0 SEC) is set to face No. 2 South Carolina (18-1, 6-0 SEC) on Friday afternoon at Colonial Life Arena. This game marks a crucial test for LSU, which is seeking its first victory over South Carolina since 2012, having lost the last 16 encounters. Both teams have been dominant this season, with LSU boasting at least two players scoring 20+ points in 11 games. Dawn Staley acknowledged the rivalry intensity, noting the fierce competition between the programs and their fanbases. The match was previously postponed due to Winter Storm Enzo, affecting ESPN's planned coverage. As the Gamecocks aim to extend their impressive home winning streak, the stakes are high for Kim Mulkey's Tigers to break their long-standing losing streak against this formidable opponent.