South Carolina and LSU women's basketball will renew their rivalry. The Gamecocks, who enter the game ranked second in the AP poll, are the defending national champions and the premier program in the country.

LSU head coach Kim Mulkey labeled the upcoming clash against South Carolina as a "tremendous challenge" despite being flawless this season, and has huge respect for Dawn Staley

LSU women’s basketball faces its biggest test of the season on Thursday when it travels to No. 2 South Carolina. The top-five matchup with the Gamecocks comes fresh off the No., 5 Tigers’ road win against Florida on Sunday. LSU is still undefeated on the season, while South Carolina’s only loss came to No. 1 UCLA.