WBB: ECU Preview – GamecockScoop: South Carolina Gamecocks football and basketball recruiting
WHO: #1 South Carolina (3-0) vs. East Carolina at Colonial Life Arena.
Time/TV: 2:00 PM streaming on SEC+
Line: SC-38.5. Total 130.5.
History: The Gamecocks hold a 16-1 series lead against East Carolina, with the lone loss coming in the first game of the series in the 1974-75 season.
Last meeting: The two teams have met twice in the Dawn Staley era at South Carolina, including last season’s 73-36 Gamecock win in Greenville (Dec. 30, 2023). Columbia’s own MiLaysia Fulwiley And Ashlyn Watkins led the way with 12 and 11 points, respectively, as South Carolina posted a 73-36 victory. The win was a dominant defensive performance as the Pirates shot just 19.4 percent from the field.
Gamecock Notes
South Carolina isn’t off to a good start yet, but some people are playing their best basketball. Junior Chloe Kitts is averaging a double-double this season with 19.0 points and 12.0 rebounds per game while shooting a team-high 62.5 percent from the field. MiLaysia Fulwiley has filled it since the opener against Michigan, averaging 15.5 points on 63.0 percent shooting over the last two games, including an 18-point performance against #9/8 NC State last Sunday.
The announced crowd of 15,550 for Coppin State’s home opener is the most attended game in the NCAA so far this season. Today’s match will top that, as it marks the first of five sold-out matches already announced for this season.
With a win today, South Carolina would tie the program record for consecutive wins at 42, which is tied for seventh in the NCAA Div. I history. The Gamecocks’ first 42-game streak ran from March 18, 2022 through March 27, 2023. The current 41-game streak began on November 6, 2024.
Prediction: Carolina 91-55. Bonus Prediction: Carolina is ranked 18th in the next playoff poll.
One more prediction, let’s actually bet on the board today in the NFL.
Give me:
Ball -3.5 above Pit
Det gives the 2-TD to Jax at home
NE gets four at home against LAR
NONE ruins Jameis’ return to the Big Easy. Cle is 1.5 pt favorite.
Anthony Richardson is terrible. Jets lay 3.5 at home.
Titans cover but lose to Min
Vegas covers but loses to Miami
There are bears in the tank. Packers -5.5 on the road
Atl upsets Denver on the road.
49ers hammer Seattle at home
Bills end KC’s undefeated streak. I hate picking against Mahomes.
Burrow is hot. They eliminate LAC on Sunday evening.
