South Carolina Women’s Basketball Missing Two Starters Against Texas A&M Today
The No. 3 South Carolina women’s basketball team faces challenges as they prepare to compete against Texas A&M. Unfortunately, they will be missing two key starters, Ta’Niya Latson and Agot Makeer. Both players were officially listed as out on the SEC injury report released on Sunday.
Injury Updates on Key Players
The specifics surrounding the injuries of Latson and Makeer remain unclear. Both athletes exited South Carolina’s previous game against Auburn, which took place on Thursday.
Agot Makeer’s Condition
- Makeer participated in only four minutes during the match.
- She left the game at the 6:18 mark of the first half.
- Upon returning to the bench, she appeared to be in discomfort, wearing what looked like a heating pad around her waist.
Head coach Dawn Staley commented on Makeer’s situation, noting, “She’s in pain. That’s a bummer, but we’ll get her back home and get it checked out.”
Ta’Niya Latson’s Situation
Latson, who is a significant contributor to the team, played for 16 minutes during the first half of the Auburn game but did not return for the second half. Despite previously missing three games due to an ankle injury, she had shown no signs of limitation in the game against Auburn. Staley remarked, “She’s not feeling well either, so we just decided to hold her out.”
Impact on the Texas A&M Matchup
The Gamecocks will need their bench players to elevate their performance for the upcoming game. Maddy McDaniel and Ayla McDowell stepped up admirably in the previous game against Auburn. McDaniel logged a team-high of 28 minutes, scoring nine points along with six assists and four steals, all of which tied her career-highs. McDowell added eight points and contributed with a couple of 3-pointers.
Latson, averaging 15.2 points per game, will certainly be missed. With both she and Makeer sidelined, South Carolina will look to players like Tessa Johnson and Joyce Edwards to help supplement the offensive production. Makeer had only recently joined the starting line-up in place of Madina Okot, increasing the team’s reliance on the remaining players.
Game Details: South Carolina vs. Texas A&M
- Who: No. 3 South Carolina (21-2, 7-1 SEC) vs Texas A&M (8-9, 1-7 SEC)
- When: Monday, Feb. 2 at 8 p.m. CT
- Where: Reed Arena, Bryan-College Station, TX
- TV: ESPN2 (Roy Philpott, Nell Fortner)
- Radio: 107.5 FM or SiriusXM Channel 81 (Brad Muller)
- All-time series: South Carolina leads 13-4, with a 90-49 victory in their last meeting in 2025.
- Odds: South Carolina holds a 98.9% chance of winning, according to ESPN Analytics, and is a 25.9-point favorite, as noted by BartTorvik.com.
The Gamecocks will need to rally together as they face Texas A&M. This game is critical for maintaining their strong position in SEC play.
