Carolina vs Duke Epic Showdown: Anticipating a Thrilling Battle

No. 1/1 South Carolina vs. Duke: A Must Watch Game on Tobacco Road

The No. 1/1 South Carolina women’s basketball team returns to action on Tobacco Road, facing Duke in a thrilling Sunday afternoon game. This much-anticipated game will be broadcast on ABC as part of the Jimmy V Classic. The game day details are provided by USC Athletics Communications and Public Relations.

Game Details

The game is set to tipoff on December 3 at 1 p.m. (ET) at the historic Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C. Sports enthusiasts can catch the live action on ABC with commentators Beth Mowins and Debbie Antonelli. Game updates will also be available on radio channels 107.5 The Game and SiriusXM Ch. 374, and via StatBroadcast.

A Historical Series: South Carolina vs Duke

The Gamecocks have dominated the series against Duke since the 2001-02 season, winning 6 out of 8 regular-season games. Notably, in the era of Coach Dawn Staley, the Gamecocks boast a 6-1 record against the Blue Devils.

Gamecocks’ Impressive Stats

The Gamecocks have already secured three victories against AP Top-25 opponents this season, the most by any ranked team. Furthermore, five Gamecocks have achieved double figures in at least four of the first six games of the season. An impressive 23.6 percent block rate on their opponents’ 2-point field goal attempts places them top of the NCAA.

Key Players to Watch

1. The Gamecock’s offense is driven by senior transfer Te-Hina Paopao, who boasts the SEC’s best 3-point shooting accuracy (53.6%), ranking 12th nationally.
2. Kamilla Cardoso, a National Player of the Year candidate, averages 11.8 rebounds per game, placing her 8th in the nation.
3. Bench players contribute significantly to the team’s performance, ranking 5th nationally with an average of 37.5 points per game.
4. Raven Johnson’s 7.5 assists per game is the best in the SEC and 4th best in the NCAA.

The Gamecock’s Secret Weapon: The Bench

South Carolina’s bench players have dispelled any concerns about scoring, contributing an impressive 37.5 points per game, ranking 5th in the nation. This contribution has ensured the continuation of last season’s trend, where the Gamecocks led the nation with 36.1 bench points per game.

Three-Point Shooting Prowess

Historically the Gamecocks’ weak point, this season has seen a marked improvement in 3-point shooting. Currently, the team ranks second in the SEC, successfully making 34.9 percent from 3-point range. Te-Hina Paopao leads the SEC with her impressive 53.6 percent accuracy from beyond the arc.