No. 2 South Carolina claimed a thrilling 68-65 victory over No. 4 Texas Thursday night, erasing the sting of its only loss this season. Joyce Edwards and Tessa Johnson combined for 27 points, propelling the Gamecocks to their 11th consecutive win.

Auburn claimed a narrow 58-54 win over No. 21 Alabama in a competitive Southeastern Conference matchup. The defeat places Alabama at 17-2, highlighting the intensity of this women’s college basketball season.

Observers of women’s college basketball have their eyes on four standout teams early this season: No. 1 UConn, No. 2 Texas, No. 3 South Carolina, and No. 4 UCLA. Though it’s only early January, these programs seem poised to maintain their top spots as the season unfolds.

LSU’s MiLaysia Fulwiley provided a spark Tuesday morning, intercepting a pass from Morgan State’s Michaela Bogans and helping the Tigers claim a 52-17 lead by halftime. The swift defensive play at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center underscored LSU’s commanding start on their home court.

Virginia Tech’s women’s basketball team seemed poised to leave JMU with a victory. However, the Hokies scored just one point in the final three-and-a-half minutes, allowing JMU to surge ahead 12-1 and claim a come-from-behind win.

Ta’Niya Latson, the nation’s leading scorer in Division I women’s basketball, has transferred to South Carolina, marking a significant boost for the Gamecocks’ offense under Coach Dawn Staley.