No. 3 South Carolina takes the win against No. 22 Louisville

November 4, 2025

No. 3 South Carolina Women’s Basketball edged out No. 22 Louisville 79-77 in a thrilling ACC/SEC Challenge matchup at the KFC Yum! Center. Madina Okot led the Gamecocks with 23 points and 13 rebounds, scoring nine of her points in the fourth quarter, including the go-ahead layup with 1:33 left.

Game Highlights:

  • Okot tied her career-high with 23 points and grabbed 13 rebounds, leading South Carolina to victory.
  • Johnson added 20 points for the Gamecocks, while Raven Johnson had 11 points and eight assists.
  • Tajianna Roberts led the Cardinals with 20 points, and Elif Istanbulluoglu added 15 points and nine rebounds.

South Carolina’s win improves their record to 8-1, while Louisville falls to 7-3.

Photos by Xavier Burrell