The Southeastern and Big 12 Conferences announced the continuation of their women’s basketball challenge that began in 2014, and Baylor takes the road to face South Carolina Dec. 2.
The two-time NCAA champion Lady Bears and the Gamecocks – the 2017 NCAA champions – will meet for the first time in Columbia, S.C. Baylor is coming off a 2017-18 campaign that produced a 33-2 overall record and the program’s 13th NCAA Sweet 16 appearance. The Gamecocks reached the NCAA Elite 8 and finished with a 29-7 overall record last season.
The SEC and Big 12 began the women’s basketball challenge in 2014 before moving to a 10-team format in 2016, which allows all Big 12 teams to participate. The Lady Bears are 2-0 in the challenge, including an 88-66 road win over Tennessee Dec. 4, 2016, and Baylor beat Kentucky at home 90-63 on Nov. 30, 2017.
The Lady Bears hold a 96-78 all-time record against SEC opponents. Television designations and tip times will be released by the Big 12 and SEC when they are available.
