South Carolina women's basketball is up to three first place votes in the AP Top 25 after its first ranked win but is still second to UConn.

USC tried to find offense vs South Carolina, but didn't rely on the player who averaged more than 10 points per game in college last year

The Gamecocks had one returning starter in the opening lineup but used a familiar recipe to defeat the Trojans 69-52 on Saturday.

No. 2 South Carolina succeeded in its first big test of the season with a 69-52 win over No. 8 USC on Saturday at the iconic Crypto.com Arena. Like many other teams across the nation, the Gamecocks are working on finding their identity after the departure of key players.

Series history: South Carolina is 2-0 against Coastal Carolina since the first matchup in 2013. USC last faced the Chanticleers in 2018, a 49-15 victory at home. USC is a 24.5-point favorite against the Chanticleers, according to the VegasInsider consensus line that factors in multiple sportsbooks. The over/under for total points scored is 52.5.

If you’re wondering what USC women’s basketball looks like without JuJu Watkins, Saturday’s 69-52 loss to No. 2 South Carolina shows there will be wins — and growing pains.

A couple of top-10 teams face off on Saturday, Nov. 15 when the No. 2 South Carolina Gamecocks battle the No. 8 USC Trojans.

USC guard Kennedy Smith (11) scores a layup during an NCAA basketball game against the South Carolina Gamecocks, Saturday November 15th, 2025 in Los Angeles, Calif. USC forward Yakiya Milton (7) sets for a play during an NCAA basketball game against the South Carolina Gamecocks, Saturday November 15th, 2025 in Los Angeles, Calif.