The Daily Gamecock

PHOTOS: No. 2 South Carolina women's basketball takes down undefeated No. 5 LSU Tigers

No. 2 South Carolina women's basketball defeated No. 5 LSU 66-56 in a highly anticipated matchup on Jan. 24, 2025 at Colonial Life Arena. The Gamecocks, trying to defend a National Championship title from the previous season, ended the Tigers' so-far perfect season.

Senior forward Sania Feagin (left) high-fives senior guard Bree Hall (right) after scoring against LSU on Jan. 24, 2025 at Colonial Life Arena. Feagin played for just over 36 minutes, scoring 12 points in the Gamecocks' win.
Senior forward Sania Feagin (left) high-fives senior guard Bree Hall (right) after scoring against LSU on Jan. 24, 2025 at Colonial Life Arena. Feagin played for just over 36 minutes, scoring 12 points in the Gamecocks' win.
Sparks shoot from the court as a pre-game video plays at Colonial Life Arena on Jan. 24, 2025. 18,000 fans packed the arena as the No. 2 Gamecocks took on the No. 5 LSU Tigers.
Sparks shoot from the court as a pre-game video plays at Colonial Life Arena on Jan. 24, 2025. 18,000 fans packed the arena as the No. 2 Gamecocks took on the No. 5 LSU Tigers.
Junior forward Chloe Kitts tangles with LSU players in an attempt to gain possession of the ball during a game on Jan. 24, 2025. Kitts played for just over 24 minutes, scoring 7 points.
Junior forward Chloe Kitts tangles with LSU players in an attempt to gain possession of the ball during a game on Jan. 24, 2025. Kitts played for just over 24 minutes, scoring 7 points.
Junior guard Raven Johnson defends an LSU guard during South Carolina's game on Jan. 24, 2025 at Colonial Life Arena. The No. 2 Gamecocks defeated the No. 5 Tigers 66-56.
Junior guard Raven Johnson defends an LSU guard during South Carolina's game on Jan. 24, 2025 at Colonial Life Arena. The No. 2 Gamecocks defeated the No. 5 Tigers 66-56.
The South Carolina women's basketball team gathers around head coach Dawn Staley during a timeout on Jan. 24, 2025. The No. 2 Gamecocks defeated the No. 5 LSU Tigers 66-56 at Colonial Life Arena.
The South Carolina women's basketball team gathers around head coach Dawn Staley during a timeout on Jan. 24, 2025. The No. 2 Gamecocks defeated the No. 5 LSU Tigers 66-56 at Colonial Life Arena.
Women's basketball head coach Dawn Staley looks over at the South Carolina bench during a game on Jan. 24, 2025 at Colonial Life Arena. Staley has coached at South Carolina for 17 seasons, leading the Gamecocks to three National Championship titles so far.
Women's basketball head coach Dawn Staley looks over at the South Carolina bench during a game on Jan. 24, 2025 at Colonial Life Arena. Staley has coached at South Carolina for 17 seasons, leading the Gamecocks to three National Championship titles so far.
Freshman forward Joyce Edwards attempts to shoot the ball during South Carolina's matchup against LSU on Jan. 24, 2025 at Colonial Life Arena. Edwards led the team with 14 points scored during the game.
Freshman forward Joyce Edwards attempts to shoot the ball during South Carolina's matchup against LSU on Jan. 24, 2025 at Colonial Life Arena. Edwards led the team with 14 points scored during the game.
South Carolina students and cheerleaders celebrate after a scoring run from the Gamecocks in their match against LSU on Jan. 24, 2025 at Colonial Life Arena. The No. 2 Gamecocks defeated the No. 5 Tigers 66-56.
South Carolina students and cheerleaders celebrate after a scoring run from the Gamecocks in their match against LSU on Jan. 24, 2025 at Colonial Life Arena. The No. 2 Gamecocks defeated the No. 5 Tigers 66-56.
South Carolina women's basketball players hold up a toast during the playing of the school's alma mater at Colonial Life Arena. The No. 2 Gamecocks defeated the No. 5 LSU Tigers on Jan. 24, 2025, ruining the Tigers' so-far perfect season.
South Carolina women's basketball players hold up a toast during the playing of the school's alma mater at Colonial Life Arena. The No. 2 Gamecocks defeated the No. 5 LSU Tigers on Jan. 24, 2025, ruining the Tigers' so-far perfect season.
Sophomore guard Tessa Johnson dribbles the ball during South Carolina's match against LSU on Jan. 24, 2025. Johnson played 22 minutes for the Gamecocks, scoring 9 points.
Sophomore guard Tessa Johnson dribbles the ball during South Carolina's match against LSU on Jan. 24, 2025. Johnson played 22 minutes for the Gamecocks, scoring 9 points.