CHARLOTTE — The road games continue for South Carolina women’s basketball, as it travels 93 miles to face NC State at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte as part of the 2024 Ally Tipoff.
The Gamecocks (1-0) opened their season in Las Vegas on Monday, defeating Michigan 68-62 in T-Mobile Arena. The Wolfpack (1-0) defeated East Tennessee State University in Raleigh, North Carolina, a day later, 80-55.
It’s a Final Four reunion for these two teams, which played each other on April 5. South Carolina won 78-59 and won the 2024 national championship two days later.
Junior forward Ashlyn Watkins who was suspended following her arrest on Aug. 31 returned to team activities on Wednesday. She was charged with first-degree assault and battery and kidnapping and both charges were listed as “Dismissed Not Indicted” on Nov. 1.
Coach Dawn Staley said Watkins will play Sunday but will not start.
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South Carolina women’s basketball vs. NC State will be broadcast nationally on ESPN. Rebecca Lobo and Ryan Ruocco will call the game from the Spectrum Center with Holly Rowe reporting from the sidelines. Streaming options for the game include FUBO, which offers a free trial to new subscribers and ESPN+.
South Carolina 86, NC State 78: The Gamecocks don’t start out as slow and as sloppy as they did Monday. They shoot better than 33.3%, and take better shots overall but the Wolfpack’s talented roster keeps it a very close game.
No injuries as of Friday.
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