South Carolina Women’s Basketball vs. Texas: Viewing Guide, Predictions, Odds, Injuries, and Live Updates

Good afternoon! It’s a highly anticipated matchup today as the No. 2 South Carolina women’s basketball team heads to Austin, Texas, to face the No. 4 Texas Longhorns. Here’s everything you need to know for the game, including how to tune in, the latest predictions, odds, and injury updates.

Who’s Playing:

• No. 2 South Carolina (22-1, 10-0 SEC) vs. No. 4 Texas (23-2, 9-1 Big 12)

When: Sunday, February 9, 2025, at 2 p.m. ET

Where: Moody Center, Austin, Texas (10,763-seat arena)

How to Follow the Game

• TV Broadcast: ESPN will carry the game, with Ryan Ruocco handling play-by-play, Rebecca Lobo providing analysis, and Holly Rowe as the reporter.
• Streaming: You can stream the game on ESPN’s website or app with your TV provider login.
• South Carolina Radio/Streaming: Listen live on 107.5 FM (Columbia) or 96.3 FM (Florence). Brad Muller will call the game. The pregame show starts at 1:30 p.m. (in Columbia). Streaming is available on their website.
• Texas Radio/Streaming: The Longhorn Radio Network will broadcast the game, with streaming available on TexasSports.com.
• Satellite Radio/Streaming: Tune in to SiriusXM channels 191 or 211 or stream on SiriusXM.com.

Betting Info:

As of 10:35 a.m. on Sunday, South Carolina is favored by 2.5 points, with an over/under of 137.5.

Regarding the NCAA Women’s Tournament future odds, South Carolina is a moneyline favorite at +155 (bet $100 to win $155) on FanDuel, followed by UCLA (+390), Notre Dame (+500), UConn (+550), and Texas at +2000. On DraftKings, South Carolina’s odds are at +175, with Texas at +1300.

Predictions:

Here’s how some predictions are shaping up:

• Massey Ratings predicts a South Carolina win, 70-66, with a 58% chance for the Gamecocks to take the victory.
• Bart Torvik gives a similar result, predicting South Carolina 69, Texas 68, with the Gamecocks having a 51% chance.
• GamecockCentral and 107.5 The Game predictions include:
  • Tyler Head: Gamecocks 70-62
  • Kevin Miller: Gamecocks 78-66
  • Brian Shoemaker: Gamecocks 69-65
  • Jack Veltri: Gamecocks 73-63

Injury Report:

• South Carolina: Ashlyn Watkins is OUT for the rest of the season after suffering a torn ACL.
• Texas: Both Aaliyah Moore and Laila Phelia are OUT. Moore has been a starter in 19 games, averaging 7.9 points and 4.6 rebounds, while Phelia has appeared in 8 games, averaging 6.1 points and 2.1 rebounds.

We’ll keep you updated throughout the game with live updates. Stay tuned to GamecockCentral for real-time commentary and join us on The Insiders Forum approximately 30 minutes before tip-off!