No. 4 South Carolina Dominates No. 15 Iowa State in Women’s Basketball Matchup

No. 4 South Carolina women’s basketball team secured a convincing victory over No. 15 Iowa State on Thursday, November 28, 2024, at the Suncoast Credit Union Arena in Fort Myers, Florida. The Gamecocks, led by Coach Dawn Staley, outperformed the Cyclones with a final score of 76-36.

The game, which was part of the Thanksgiving schedule, saw South Carolina assert their dominance from the outset. The team’s strong performance was anticipated, given their favorable odds; as of Thursday morning, South Carolina was favored by 18.5 points on DraftKings, with an over/under of 139.5.

The matchup was broadcast on FOX, with Jeff Levering and Kim Adams providing the play-by-play and analysis, respectively. Fans could also stream the game on foxsports.com or the FOX Sports app using their TV provider credentials. Additionally, the game was available on various radio stations, including 107.5 The Game in Columbia and 96.3 FM in Florence for South Carolina, and The Varsity Network for Iowa State.

Predictions from GamecockCentral staff and 107.5 The Game had all favored the Gamecocks, with scores ranging from 68-59 to 82-70. The actual outcome exceeded these predictions, highlighting the Gamecocks’ superior performance.

This victory marks another strong showing for the Gamecocks, who now hold a 5-1 record. The team previously defeated Iowa State in their only other meeting on December 6, 2020, with a score of 83-65.