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No. 6 SMU equestrian defeats No. 3 South Carolina 12-7
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The No. 6 SMU equestrian team secured a 12-7 victory over No. 3 South Carolina on January 31, 2026, at the Dallas Equestrian Center, marking their fourth consecutive win. SMU swept the Western most outstanding performer honors, while South Carolina's Rabb sisters claimed the Jumping Seat MOPs for the second straight meet. The match concluded the Tour of Texas, where both teams navigated challenging conditions over three meets in three days.
South Carolina women's basketball senior guard Raven Johnson has been selected as one of five finalists for the 2025-2026 Dawn Staley Award. The award, named after Gamecocks coach Dawn Staley, recognizes the most outstanding collegiate guard who exemplifies her skills in ball handling, scoring, distribution, and competitive drive. Johnson joins finalists from Notre Dame, Vanderbilt, UConn, and Ohio State.
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The No. 2-ranked South Carolina equestrian team will host South Dakota State on Friday and Delaware State on Saturday to conclude its regular season. The double header at One Wood Farm in Blythewood, South Carolina, includes a tri-meet element between the visiting teams. South Carolina enters with an 8-4 record after a dominant 16-3 victory over No. 1 Georgia.
South Carolina cruised to a 95-45 victory over Penn State in women's basketball on Sunday. Ta'Niya Latson exploded for 18 points, eight assists, six rebounds and four steals after halftime. The Gamecocks' defense stifled the Lady Lions, limiting them to 55 points on poor shooting.