South Carolina vs. Southern California

LOS ANGELES (Interstat) — A top-tier, nonconference women’s basketball matchup is set for Saturday as the undefeated South Carolina Gamecocks visit the Southern California Women of Troy.

The Gamecocks (3-0) have dominated their early schedule, winning by an average of 45.7 points. They are coming off a 65-37 victory over Clemson on Tuesday where Joyce Edwards led the way with 18 points and eight rebounds, while Madina Okot posted a double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds.

The Women of Troy (2-0) are also unbeaten, but were tested in their last outing, edging North Carolina State 69-68 on the road Sunday. Freshman Jazzy Davidson scored 21 points and Londynn Jones added 19 in the narrow victory.

This game features a contrast in styles, pitting South Carolina’s overwhelming interior presence and defense against a dynamic Southern California backcourt. According to Interstat’s ELO system, South Carolina is projected as a significant favorite with a 79.30 percent probability to win.

The contest is a highlight of both teams’ early schedules before they return to a series of nonconference matchups. South Carolina travels to Duke next, while Southern California hosts Portland.