South Carolina (No. 1/1) and Southern California (No. 3/3) are set to clash in “The Real SC” event at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, S.C., on Sunday, Nov. 15. ABC will broadcast the 1 p.m. tip‑off, marking the Gamecocks’ third game against a ranked opponent and the Trojans’ first this season.
According to Fox Carolina, South Carolina is one of only two teams to play three of its first four games against ranked foes, a schedule shared by just four top‑25 teams in their season openers. The Gamecocks have already posted a 2‑0 record versus ranked opponents, highlighted by an 84‑39 victory over #12/11 North Carolina on Nov. 8—the largest margin of victory over a ranked team in program history.
GamecocksOnline notes that the Gamecocks are 22‑3 all‑time at Bon Secours Wellness Arena, though all those contests have occurred in March. The venue has hosted six of the team’s nine SEC Tournament titles and the 2023 NCAA Regional crown. Their most recent appearance ended a 19‑game arena win streak when Texas defeated them in the 2026 SEC Tournament title game.
South Carolina’s balanced offense is evident this season. Six players have recorded double‑figure scoring, with senior forward Joyce Edwards leading the team at 15.3 points per game and 3.0 assists. Junior guard Tessa Johnson averages 13.3 points and 2.3 assists, shooting 50.0 percent from the field and 50.0 percent from three‑point range against ranked opponents. Freshman Jerzy Robinson has joined the five starters in averaging double‑figure points.
All‑America forward Chloe Kitts has posted a double‑double in each of her last two games, averaging 14.5 points, 11.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists while shooting 57.1 percent (12‑of‑21). On the season, 80.0 percent of her ten offensive rebounds have produced second‑chance points. Joyce Edwards, the team’s top scorer against ranked opponents at 19.0 points per game, contributed four offensive rebounds, four assists and three steals in her most recent outing.
Statistically, the Gamecocks rank 14th nationally in made free throws, sinking 19.0 per game (20.5 against ranked teams). They outscore opponents in the paint by an average of 20.0 points and have limited opponents to 41.5 points per game in their last two contests after allowing 93 points in the season opener.
Historically, South Carolina holds a 5‑0 all‑time edge over Southern California, including a 4‑0 mark during the Dawn Staley era. The most recent meetings featured a 69‑52 win in Los Angeles during the 2025‑26 season and a 101‑61 victory in the second round of the NCAA Tournament in Columbia.
What’s next: The game begins at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, Nov. 15, with live coverage on ABC. Greenville fans can attend the matchup at Bon Secours Wellness Arena; tickets are available through the arena’s box office and official team websites.
Sources: foxcarolina.com, gamecocksonline.com
