COLUMBIA, S.C. – The Texas A&M women's basketball team is set to begin SEC play on the road at No. 1 South Carolina at 6 p.m. on Thursday at Colonial Life Arena.
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Before the Break
The Aggies (5-5) took the court in their final two non-conference games with only seven available players due to injuries across the roster. In A&M's first game with seven, it defeated the surging SMU Mustangs, 57-49, who were on a seven-game winning streak. Then, the Aggies took a strong Purdue team to the brink, forcing a stalemate late in the fourth quarter but ultimately falling, 59-53.
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The Matchup
Texas A&M is No. 34 in scoring defense in the country this season, only allowing 55.5 points per game from its opponents. South Carolina (12-0) is No. 1 in the category, giving up just 43.8 points per contest through its first 12 games. Defense will be on full display as the Aggies look to topple the reigning national champions.
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Series
Thursday's matchup against South Carolina (12-0) will be the 14th meeting in the all-time series with the Gamecocks holding a 9-4 edge. Texas A&M has never beaten the AP No. 1 team in the country, having fallen in its first 18 attempts.
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How to Keep Up
Thursday's game will be broadcast on SEC Network with live stats available here. Fans can also listen to the action on 1150 AM/93.7 FM with Steve Miller and Katy Lee on the call.
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Follow the Aggies
Visit for more information on Texas A&M women's basketball. Fans can keep up to date with the A&M women's basketball team on Facebook, Instagram, and on Twitter by following @AggieWBB.
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Before the Break
The Aggies (5-5) took the court in their final two non-conference games with only seven available players due to injuries across the roster. In A&M's first game with seven, it defeated the surging SMU Mustangs, 57-49, who were on a seven-game winning streak. Then, the Aggies took a strong Purdue team to the brink, forcing a stalemate late in the fourth quarter but ultimately falling, 59-53.
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The Matchup
Texas A&M is No. 34 in scoring defense in the country this season, only allowing 55.5 points per game from its opponents. South Carolina (12-0) is No. 1 in the category, giving up just 43.8 points per contest through its first 12 games. Defense will be on full display as the Aggies look to topple the reigning national champions.
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Series
Thursday's matchup against South Carolina (12-0) will be the 14th meeting in the all-time series with the Gamecocks holding a 9-4 edge. Texas A&M has never beaten the AP No. 1 team in the country, having fallen in its first 18 attempts.
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How to Keep Up
Thursday's game will be broadcast on SEC Network with live stats available here. Fans can also listen to the action on 1150 AM/93.7 FM with Steve Miller and Katy Lee on the call.
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Follow the Aggies
Visit for more information on Texas A&M women's basketball. Fans can keep up to date with the A&M women's basketball team on Facebook, Instagram, and on Twitter by following @AggieWBB.