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Colonial Life Arena Hosts South Carolina Gamecocks and Liberty Lady Flames in Women's Basketball Showdown

As the South Carolina Gamecocks prepare to host the Liberty Lady Flames at Colonial Life Arena, fans can anticipate a thrilling encounter in women's basketball. The Gamecocks have been showcasing their dominance on the court with a series of impressive performances leading up to this game.


Nov 12, 2023; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks guard Raven Johnson (25) shoots against the Maryland Terrapins in the first half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports

In their recent matchups, the Gamecocks have consistently outperformed their opponents. They secured a commanding victory over Memphis Tigers with a score of 79-54, where they excelled in points from fast breaks and points off turnovers. Their aggressive play was evident as they made 60 points in the paint and had an assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.42.


Against UCLA Bruins, ranked 15th at that time, South Carolina emerged victorious with a score of 73-64. Despite being challenged by frequent lead changes and ties during the game, they maintained composure and showcased their defensive prowess with an outstanding number of blocks while also capitalizing on second-chance points.


The matchup against Hampton Lady Pirates further solidified their status as formidable contenders as they cruised to an 85-38 win. The team's offensive efficiency was on full display with over half of their two-point shots finding success, contributing to an overall field goal percentage above fifty percent.


The venue itself is known for its vibrant atmosphere which could play into South Carolina's hands; historically, home advantage has been significant for them. With strong support from fans filling up Colonial Life Arena’s capacity crowd expected once again, it could provide that extra boost needed for another stellar performance.


As we look ahead to this upcoming game against Liberty Lady Flames scheduled for December 11th at 7:00 PM Eastern Time at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia SC – fans can catch all the action live on SEC Network+. This promises to be another exciting showcase of women’s basketball where we can expect South Carolina Gamecocks to continue leveraging their home-court advantage and maintain their winning momentum.

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