For most of the last decade, opposing coaches have faced the nearly impossible task of defending South Carolina’s fearsome low post game. But on Sunday, the shoe is on the other foot. Dawn Staley and the Gamecocks face the daunting task of trying to contain the Bruins’ punishing post players.

For the first time in more than 604 days, South Carolina women's basketball lost a game. The No. 1 Gamecocks (5-1) fell 75-62 on the road to No. 6 UCLA, it's first loss since March 31, 2023.