No. 2 South Carolina succeeded in its first big test of the season with a 69-52 win over No. 8 USC on Saturday at the iconic Crypto.com Arena. Like many other teams across the nation, the Gamecocks are working on finding their identity after the departure of key players.

If you’re wondering what USC women’s basketball looks like without JuJu Watkins, Saturday’s 69-52 loss to No. 2 South Carolina shows there will be wins — and growing pains.

Raven Johnson was an anchor for South Carolina women's basketball, logging a double-double in a top-10 win on the road over Southern Cal.

A couple of top-10 teams face off on Saturday, Nov. 15 when the No. 2 South Carolina Gamecocks battle the No. 8 USC Trojans.

USC guard Kennedy Smith (11) scores a layup during an NCAA basketball game against the South Carolina Gamecocks, Saturday November 15th, 2025 in Los Angeles, Calif. USC forward Yakiya Milton (7) sets for a play during an NCAA basketball game against the South Carolina Gamecocks, Saturday November 15th, 2025 in Los Angeles, Calif.

Texas A&M quarterback Marcel Reed, who threw three interceptions in the first half, put on a heroic performance over the final 30 minutes. He guided the Aggies to a 21-0 scoring run in the third quarter while throwing for 203 yards and three touchdowns.

No, LaNorris Sellers is not leaving South Carolina to go to Miami. The rumor started because of this fake post: That's not from the official 247Sports account. It's from 274 Sport, a parody. There's no reason that Sellers won't be playing. He'll be out there.

USC and Texas A&M were completely different teams in the second half. The Aggies put up a 21-point third quarter, and took the lead with a touchdown early in the fourth. The Gamecocks were shut out in the final two quarters, and quarterback LaNorris Sellers was sacked twice on USC’s final offensive drive.