Start time: 7 p.m.
TV: SEC Network+
Radio: 1320 AM (Columbia)
Coming off an incredible season capped by the program’s first national championship, the No. 4-ranked South Carolina women open their title defense at home tonight against Alabama State.
Much like the men’s team, the Gamecocks have some shoes to fill, and new faces in the lineup. Forward Alaina Coates (four-time SEC first-team selection, conference leader in field goal percentage last season, No. 2 overall WNBA draft pick) and guards Kaela Davis (12.7 points per game, NCAA Stockon Region Most Outstanding Player) and Allisha Gray (13.