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2027 Final Four odds: Dawn Staley's South Carolina favorite to win women's basketball title

The 2027 Final Four for women’s college basketball in Columbus, Ohio, is five months away. But with the season getting underway this week, sportsbooks are already predicting who will be the national champion when the 76-team NCAA Tournament concludes in April. South Carolina is the early betting favorite to win the title, according to odds posted this week by DraftKings Sportsbook. Should the Gamecocks go on to win it all, it would be the fourth championship for Dawn Staley’s program. There’s good reason to think South Carolina might run away with the national title. The Gamecocks have gone to six consecutive Final Fours and return several key pieces, including All-American forward Joyce Edwards and sharpshooting guard Tessa Johnson. South Carolina is also getting back Ashlyn Watkins and former SEC Tournament MVP Chloe Kitts from injuries, added versatile guards Jordan Lee and Brooke Daniels in the transfer portal from Texas and Michigan, respectively, and brought in highly touted recruits in Jerzy Robinson and Oliviyah Edwards. South Carolina also opened the season with a win over Maryland in Paris and the Gamecocks were ranked No. 1 in USA TODAY Sports’ preseason Coaches Poll . Second in the title odds are the UConn

Columbia, SC · 7d

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STRecruiting Notebook 11-4: Visits are coming together for USC this weekend; Catching up on some recruiting notes from earlier in the week; Gamecocks land ’27 baseball commitment

Official visits to USC this weekend: CB Aydin Wiggins of Byrnes and DT Kennan Burch of Carnesville, GA. South Carolina target 2028 DL Antonio Flowers to visit Ohio State Saturday. South Carolina target OL Ty Winn to visit Michigan Saturday. Clemson and South Carolina target 2028 WR Kayden Whiteside was...

Columbia, SC · 7d
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Cayce to Host South Carolina Collegiate Pickleball Championship in November

The event, being organized by Southeastern Sports Management Group LLC, is being promoted as a Fall Pilot tournament and will take place at the Cayce Pickleball Complex, located at 1500 Dunbar Road in Cayce. According to the organizer's registration page, the tournament is intended for collegiate players and will feature...

Cayce, SC · 5d
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SCHSL state football media rankings, November 3

COLUMBIA, SC (WBTW) – The final South Carolina High School League state media football rankings for the regular season were released today. Below are the Top 10 in each class with our local teams in bold. SCHSL Class 5A: 1. Northwestern (9) (9-1) 2. Dutch Fork (5) (9-0) 3. James Island (1) (10-0) 4. Dorman […]

South Carolina · 8d

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Texas A&M Week 10 expert picks for matchup vs. South Carolina

Texas A&M returns from its bye week Saturday, traveling to Columbia to face No. 23 South Carolina at Williams-Brice Stadium. The Aggies enter the matchup 4-4 overall and 1-4 in SEC play following a 31-20 loss to Alabama on Oct. 24. Texas A&M has struggled against conference competition, particularly on the road, where it scored just six points in losses to LSU and Missouri. South Carolina enters the matchup 5-3 and riding a three-game winning streak. The Gamecocks have found success behind dual-threat quarterback LaNorris Sellers, whose ability to extend plays and create opportunities with his legs presents another challenge for Texas A&M's defense. Both teams have plenty to play for as the regular season enters its final stretch. South Carolina enters Saturday as roughly a touchdown favorite , and most national experts expect the Gamecocks to come away with the victory. However, at least one analyst believes the Aggies can pull off the upset. Here is who the experts and prediction models are picking to win this week's matchup: Bill Connelly – ESPN SP+: South Carolina by 3.8 points David Kenyon – Bleacher Report: South Carolina, 27-23 Pete Fiutak – College Football News: South Carolina Jake Margolick – College

College Station, TX · 6d

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Texas A&M vs Tennessee start time, TV channel announced

The Texas A&M Aggies and Tennessee Volunteers are going to play an afternoon game on Saturday, Nov. 14, at Kyle Field, but ESPN has not set the exact start time. It will either kick off at 2 p.m. CT and air on ESPN or at 3:15 p.m. CT and air on the SEC Network. It will be the sixth meeting between Texas A&M and Tennessee. The Volunteers lead the series 3-2, winning the last meeting 20-13 in 2023. Texas A&M won the only other meeting at Kyle Field 45-38 in 2016. Texas A&M (4-4, 1-4 SEC) is coming off a bye and will play the South Carolina Gamecocks on Saturday. The Aggies have lost four of their past five games, with the only win coming against The Citadel. They have been much better at home, going 4-1 in Kyle Field. Tennessee (6-2, 3-2) will play the Kentucky Wildcats this weekend before the game against Texas A&M. The Volunteers were on a bye in Week 9 and are looking to bounce back after losing to the South Carolina Gamecocks in Week 8. Contact/Follow us @AggiesWire on X and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Texas A&M news,

Knoxville, TN · 9d

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Irmo opens playoffs Friday, Dutch Fork gets a bye

The Dutch Fork and Irmo football teams are heading into the post-season on a roll. Each now seeks to jointly reach the state finals for the third consecutive year. It would be their 11th straight title game appearance for the Silver Foxes in Class 5A, while the Yellow Jackets are seeking a third consecutive trip in Class 4A.

Irmo, SC · 8d

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Five Gamecocks Score in Double Figures in Season Opening Win

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Five different Gamecocks notched double digit points in the season opening win over Stetson, guiding South Carolina to an 81-55 win on Tuesday night in Colonial Life Arena. South Carolina took a commanding 42-25 lead into the locker room at halftime, shooting 16-of-30 from the floor....

Columbia, SC · 7d

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Arkansas-South Carolina kickoff set for 6:45 p.m.

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Arkansas football’s matchup against South Carolina on Saturday, Nov. 14, inside Donald W. Reynolds Stadium has been set for 6:45 p.m. and will be televised on SEC Network, the Southeastern Conference announced on Monday. The matchup will be the 25th meeting between the programs, with...

Fayetteville, AR · 8d

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Stetson Hatters Visit South Carolina Gamecocks Tuesday

Stetson faces South Carolina in Columbia on Tuesday at 7 p.m. EST, led by Collin Kuhl after his 20-point performance vs. Clemson. The post Stetson Hatters Visit South Carolina Gamecocks Tuesday appeared first on Ball Exclusives .

Columbia, SC · 8d

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Wagener-Salley’s Makenley Walling named Scholar Athlete

WAGENER, Sc. (WJBF)- Makenley Walling is a dual-sport athlete at Wagener-Salley High School, where she has earned All-Region honors in both softball and volleyball, as well as All-State honors in softball. Academically, she is a member of Beta Club and the National Honor Society and is recognized as a scholar. Makenley credits her academic success […]

Wagener, SC · 6d

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Dreher ends 9-year drought to A.C. Flora

The Dreher Blue Devils defeated the A.C. Flora Falcons 30-13 Friday, October 30 in a Region 4-4A rivalry tilt. “That guy lost a lot of people when he got the job,” Dreher head coach Corey Jenkins said of A.C. Flora head coach Willie Offord. “Even with what he’s doing with that team right now, I understand it. When I came to Dreher we lost nine starters. It’s a building process. He’s got a good, young group. He’s got a bunch of seniors. I’ve got a good group of seniors.

Columbia, SC · 6d

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Lexington County volleyball teams pursue Class 5A state titles

Photo by Gray Collegiate Academy – Gray Collegiate Academy volleyball. Lexington County volleyball teams pursue Class 5A state titles. Two Lexington County volleyball teams found themselves on a collision course for the S.C. High School League Class 5A state championship. Gray Collegiate Academy and River Bluff competed in the...

Lexington County, SC · 6d

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Preview: Gamecock men’s soccer heads to postseason Sun Belt Conference Tournament

After Tuesday night’s fixtures brought the regular season to a close, South Carolina men’s soccer heads to the Sun Belt Conference post season tournament in West Virginia seeded No. 6.With eight teams qualifying for tournament action out of 10, it is now confirmed the Gamecocks will face off against the No. 3 seed in UCF Sunday at 7 p.m.

Columbia, SC · 6d

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Big Ten Tops SEC in Women’s College Basketball Power Rankings

The Big Ten leads the Power 4 conferences with 13 projected NCAA tournament bids and six top-16 teams — surpassing the SEC for the first time. The post Big Ten Tops SEC in Women’s College Basketball Power Rankings appeared first on Ball Exclusives .

Columbia, SC · 7d

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Winthrop Women’s Basketball Opens Season Against Newberry

Winthrop Women’s Basketball’s future looks bright with new players and top talent. The Winthrop Eagles women’s basketball team l is back in action with their season debut on November 2nd, against Newberry. The team is looking for the local Rock Hill community and WInthrop student body to get out to games and support the team in as many ways as they can.

Rock Hill, SC · 6d

The State

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Latest bowl projections for South Carolina and Clemson football teams

A trip to Las Vegas is a popular pick for the South Carolina Gamecocks football team in the latest bowl projections. Three different media outlets have South Carolina headed to Vegas for the New Year’s Eve game. The Gamecocks are coming off a win over Oklahoma, the team’s third-straight SEC victory. Clemson’s bowl projections are all over the map, with possible trips to Puerto Rico, Maryland and California. The Tigers are coming off a win over Florida State. Here is where national outlets have the Gamecocks and Tigers possibly going during bowl season. Gamecocks Bowl Projections ——ESPN—— IS4S Salute to Veterans Bowl: South Carolina vs. Miami (Ohio) (Dec. 15) Music City Bowl: Wisconsin vs. South Carolina (Dec. 30) ESPN’s Kyle Bonagura has the Gamecocks in the same bowl from last week, while Mark Schlabach switches them from the Gasparilla Bowl (Tampa) to the Music City Bowl in Nashville. ——CBS Sports Projection—— Las Vegas Bowl: South Carolina vs. Oregon (Dec. 31) CBS’ Brad Crawford switches his pick from the Gator Bowl to the Las Vegas Bowl against a team that began the season ranked No. 2 in the country. “There’s plenty of South Carolina fans who would make the trip out

Columbia, SC · 9d

The State

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Game time, TV channel set for South Carolina vs. Arkansas football game

The start time for South Carolina’s penultimate road game is now set. Shane Beamer and the Gamecocks will play Arkansas on the road in Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium on Nov. 14. The game is set to kick off at 7:45 p.m. and will be televised on SEC Network, the conference announced Monday. Arkansas leads the all-time series 14-10 over South Carolina. The Razorbacks beat USC 44-30 the last time they played in 2022. The two teams have only played twice in the last 11 years. South Carolina’s last win over Arkansas in Fayetteville was in 2013. Both teams will be in action this week before they’re due to play each other in Fayetteville. No. 23 South Carolina plays Texas A&M this week at home in Williams-Brice Stadium. The game is set to start at 3 p.m. and will be televised on ESPN. The Gamecocks enter the game 5-3 (3-3 SEC) and are coming off a win over Oklahoma . Texas A&M is 4-4 (1-4 SEC) and coming off a bye week. Arkansas (3-5, 1-4 SEC) is coming off a loss to Missouri and will play on the road at Auburn this weekend. South Carolina football 2026 schedule Sept. 5:

Columbia, SC · 9d

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LaNorris Sellers is nearing South Carolina football history

Not many teams have been playing better football over the past several weeks than the Gamecocks.

Columbia, SC · 9d

FanSided

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5 must-watch matchups during WBB opening week

You won't want to miss a minute of the first look at this women's college basketball season.

Columbia, SC · 9d