Friday, November 14
Charleston, S.C.
4:00 PM
College of Charleston
vs
Iona
Charleston Readies for Home Contest Against Iona
11/13/2025 11:33:00 AM | Women's Basketball
CHARLESTON, S.C. – The Charleston women's basketball team is set to host Iona at TD Arena Friday afternoon at 4 p.m.
GAME #3 — College of Charleston (2-0, 0-0 CAA) vs. Iona (2-0, 0-0 MAAC) | Friday, November 14 | 4 p.m. | TD Arena | Charleston, S.C. | FloCollege | Homecoming/Military Appreciation Day
OPENING TIP — CofC, the preseason Coastal Athletic Association favorites, opened the 2025-26 campaign 2-0 inside TD Arena last week. Charleston began the season in historic fashion, setting a program record with 135 points in a 135-41 route over Covenant College on Monday. Then on Friday, CofC defeated Charleston Southern 80-65 in a cross-town matchup.
Charleston looks to remain perfect on the year, and inside TD Arena, with a matchup against Iona at 4 p.m. on Friday. Charleston and Iona have only met twice, with both teams earning a win on the opponents' home court.
The Cougars return two starters from last years WNIT Super 16 squad, including the reigning CAA Player of the Year in Taryn Barbot.
CofC returns six key contributors from last year's team, while adding seven newcomers, including three key transfers in Tyja Beans (Western Carolina), Grace Ezebilo (Tyler Junior College) and Chynell Mitchell (UTRGV).
The 2024-25 Charleston women's basketball team set a record for the most wins in the program's Division I era with 25. Charleston also earned its first Power 4 win since 2009 with a 68-62 victory over Northwestern at the Hawk Classic on December 20, 2024.
AMONG THE NCAA — The Cougars currently have three players in the top-10 in nation their respective categories. Taylor Barbot is the only player in the country to record a triple-double and is also second in the nation in assists per game (9.5). Grace Ezebilo is tied for 3rd in rebounds per game (14.5) and Taryn Barbot is 4th in points per game (27).
As a team, Charleston is in the top-10 in four categories. The Cougars are 2nd in rebounding margin (31.5), 5th in points per game (107.5), 6th in assist-to-turnover ratio (2.1) and 10th in scoring margin (54.5).
LAST TIME OUT — Led by Taylor Barbot's triple double, the College of Charleston women's basketball team earned an 80-65 win over Charleston Southern (0-2) in a crosstown matchup at TD Arena Friday afternoon.
Barbot's triple-double (14 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists) was just the third triple-double in program history, and the first since Jada Logan accomplished the feat in 2022.
The January 25th home game against NC A&T will serve as the main celebratory night and commemorate the 50 years of the program's existence. The 1974-75 Charleston women's basketball team, which was the first-ever varsity squad, will be honored at the game.
All throughout the entire 2025-26 campaign, feature stories on past Cougar greats and influential players will be shared on the College of Charleston official athletics website at cofcsports.com.
SCOUTING THE GAELS — Coming off an 11-21 season, Iona is 2-0 this year, having earned wins against Mercy and New Haven. The Gaels are led by transfer and graduate guard Isabellah Middleton. On the young season, Middleton is averaging a double-double with 19 points per game and 10 boards per game. Naomi Barnwell, another graduate transfer, is also averaging double figures, having posted 28 points in her first two games. Iona was picked 6th in the 2025 MAAC Women's Basketball Preseason Coaches' Poll, while graduate guard Ella Fajardo was named to the Preseason All-MAAC Second Team.
MATCHUP HISTORY — The Cougars are 1-1 all-time against the Gaels, with both teams earning road wins. Iona's victory came in a six-point game in 1998, while Charleston's win came in dominant fashion last year, winning 77-41.
HOMECOMING/MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY — Friday's contest will be homecoming and military appreciation day.
PRESEASON FAVS — Charleston was picked as the preseason Coastal Athletic Association favorites, receiving eight of the 13 first place votes.
IN THE POLLS — The Cougars are ranked 19th in the most recent College Insider Mid-Major top 25 rankings.
AWARDS — Taryn Barbot was picked as the CAA Preseason Player of Year in addition to being named to the Preseason All-CAA First Team. She was also one of just 25 athletes named to the Becky Hammon Mid-Major Player of the Year watch list. Taylor Barbot earned a Preseason All-CAA Second Team nod.
THE HARMONY FILE — The 2025-26 campaign is Robin Harmony's seventh as the head coach at College of Charleston. Harmony was named the program's eighth head coach on April 19, 2019 and has earned 97 wins, including back-to-back 20-win seasons at the helm.
In her most recent season, Harmony led the Cougars to their winningest season in D1 program history with 25 wins. The Cougars advanced to the semifinals of the CAA conference tournament and the Super 16 in the WNIT after earning their first postseason victory ever on their home court.
In her 18+ years as a head coach, Harmony has:
Prior to the 2025-26 season, Barbot garnered the CAA Preseason Player of the Year award and was just one of 25 athletes named to the Becky Hammon Mid-Major Player of the Year Watch List, which recognizes the best mid-major player in the country.
MTEs — Charleston will play in two MTEs this season. CofC will first compete at the Big Easy Classic in New Orleans during Feast Week, where Charleston will take on New Mexico State and High Point. The squad will then leave the United States for the first time in program history for the Puerto Rico Clasico in December. The Cougars will face off against Cleveland State and UPR Mayaguez in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
MILESTONES
FAN INFO — Entrance to the game will be free. The contest will be broadcast on FloCollege with Mike Ward and Steve Vecchione on the call, and the stream can be found here. Live stats can be found here, and all other pertinent information and/or updates can be found on the Charleston women's basketball team's schedule page on cofcsports.com.
GAME DAY REMINDERS — Doors will open 1 hour prior to tip-off. Concession stands will open when doors open.
Don't forget the College of Charleston has implemented a Clear Bag Policy for athletics events. CLICK HERE to read the policy.
An ADA drop-off lane is provided in the right-hand lane traveling along Meeting Street next to TD Arena.
ALCOHOL BEVERAGE RETAIL SALES AND SERVICE REGUALTIONS — In order to sell and/or serve an alcoholic beverage in TD Arena, the following requirements apply:
WHAT TO EXPECT — Fans will enter TD Arena at the Meeting Street entrance.
For complete coverage of Charleston women's basketball, follow us on X (@CofCWBB) and Instagram (@CofCWBB).
GAME #3 — College of Charleston (2-0, 0-0 CAA) vs. Iona (2-0, 0-0 MAAC) | Friday, November 14 | 4 p.m. | TD Arena | Charleston, S.C. | FloCollege | Homecoming/Military Appreciation Day
OPENING TIP — CofC, the preseason Coastal Athletic Association favorites, opened the 2025-26 campaign 2-0 inside TD Arena last week. Charleston began the season in historic fashion, setting a program record with 135 points in a 135-41 route over Covenant College on Monday. Then on Friday, CofC defeated Charleston Southern 80-65 in a cross-town matchup.
Charleston looks to remain perfect on the year, and inside TD Arena, with a matchup against Iona at 4 p.m. on Friday. Charleston and Iona have only met twice, with both teams earning a win on the opponents' home court.
The Cougars return two starters from last years WNIT Super 16 squad, including the reigning CAA Player of the Year in Taryn Barbot.
CofC returns six key contributors from last year's team, while adding seven newcomers, including three key transfers in Tyja Beans (Western Carolina), Grace Ezebilo (Tyler Junior College) and Chynell Mitchell (UTRGV).
The 2024-25 Charleston women's basketball team set a record for the most wins in the program's Division I era with 25. Charleston also earned its first Power 4 win since 2009 with a 68-62 victory over Northwestern at the Hawk Classic on December 20, 2024.
AMONG THE NCAA — The Cougars currently have three players in the top-10 in nation their respective categories. Taylor Barbot is the only player in the country to record a triple-double and is also second in the nation in assists per game (9.5). Grace Ezebilo is tied for 3rd in rebounds per game (14.5) and Taryn Barbot is 4th in points per game (27).
As a team, Charleston is in the top-10 in four categories. The Cougars are 2nd in rebounding margin (31.5), 5th in points per game (107.5), 6th in assist-to-turnover ratio (2.1) and 10th in scoring margin (54.5).
LAST TIME OUT — Led by Taylor Barbot's triple double, the College of Charleston women's basketball team earned an 80-65 win over Charleston Southern (0-2) in a crosstown matchup at TD Arena Friday afternoon.
Barbot's triple-double (14 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists) was just the third triple-double in program history, and the first since Jada Logan accomplished the feat in 2022.
- The Cougars dominated the boards, winning the rebounding battle 55-32, including racking up 27 offensive rebounds.
- Charleston forced 14 turnovers and scored 21 points off Charleston Southern mistakes.
- CofC outscored CSU 15-6 on fast break points and 28-24 inside the paint.
- The Cougars got to the line 21 times compared to Charleston Southern's 10, and converted on 17 of their 21 free throws.
The January 25th home game against NC A&T will serve as the main celebratory night and commemorate the 50 years of the program's existence. The 1974-75 Charleston women's basketball team, which was the first-ever varsity squad, will be honored at the game.
All throughout the entire 2025-26 campaign, feature stories on past Cougar greats and influential players will be shared on the College of Charleston official athletics website at cofcsports.com.
SCOUTING THE GAELS — Coming off an 11-21 season, Iona is 2-0 this year, having earned wins against Mercy and New Haven. The Gaels are led by transfer and graduate guard Isabellah Middleton. On the young season, Middleton is averaging a double-double with 19 points per game and 10 boards per game. Naomi Barnwell, another graduate transfer, is also averaging double figures, having posted 28 points in her first two games. Iona was picked 6th in the 2025 MAAC Women's Basketball Preseason Coaches' Poll, while graduate guard Ella Fajardo was named to the Preseason All-MAAC Second Team.
MATCHUP HISTORY — The Cougars are 1-1 all-time against the Gaels, with both teams earning road wins. Iona's victory came in a six-point game in 1998, while Charleston's win came in dominant fashion last year, winning 77-41.
HOMECOMING/MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY — Friday's contest will be homecoming and military appreciation day.
PRESEASON FAVS — Charleston was picked as the preseason Coastal Athletic Association favorites, receiving eight of the 13 first place votes.
IN THE POLLS — The Cougars are ranked 19th in the most recent College Insider Mid-Major top 25 rankings.
AWARDS — Taryn Barbot was picked as the CAA Preseason Player of Year in addition to being named to the Preseason All-CAA First Team. She was also one of just 25 athletes named to the Becky Hammon Mid-Major Player of the Year watch list. Taylor Barbot earned a Preseason All-CAA Second Team nod.
THE HARMONY FILE — The 2025-26 campaign is Robin Harmony's seventh as the head coach at College of Charleston. Harmony was named the program's eighth head coach on April 19, 2019 and has earned 97 wins, including back-to-back 20-win seasons at the helm.
In her most recent season, Harmony led the Cougars to their winningest season in D1 program history with 25 wins. The Cougars advanced to the semifinals of the CAA conference tournament and the Super 16 in the WNIT after earning their first postseason victory ever on their home court.
In her 18+ years as a head coach, Harmony has:
- 10 20-win seasons
- Led Charleston to back-to-back WNIT appearances
- Three Southland Conference regular season titles (Lamar)
- Led Lamar to three WNIT appearances
- Member of University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame
- Named an ACC Women's Basketball Legend in 2013
Prior to the 2025-26 season, Barbot garnered the CAA Preseason Player of the Year award and was just one of 25 athletes named to the Becky Hammon Mid-Major Player of the Year Watch List, which recognizes the best mid-major player in the country.
MTEs — Charleston will play in two MTEs this season. CofC will first compete at the Big Easy Classic in New Orleans during Feast Week, where Charleston will take on New Mexico State and High Point. The squad will then leave the United States for the first time in program history for the Puerto Rico Clasico in December. The Cougars will face off against Cleveland State and UPR Mayaguez in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
MILESTONES
- Taylor Barbot: 466 points, 34 away from 500.
- Taylor Barbot: 194 rebounds, 6 away from 200.
- Taryn Barbot: 1,105 points and counting
- Taryn Barbot: 450 rebounds, 50 away from 500.
- Tyja Beans: 579 points, 21 away from 600.
- Tyja Beans: 378 rebounds, 22 away from 400.
- Leah Philpotts: 92 points, 8 away from 100.
FAN INFO — Entrance to the game will be free. The contest will be broadcast on FloCollege with Mike Ward and Steve Vecchione on the call, and the stream can be found here. Live stats can be found here, and all other pertinent information and/or updates can be found on the Charleston women's basketball team's schedule page on cofcsports.com.
GAME DAY REMINDERS — Doors will open 1 hour prior to tip-off. Concession stands will open when doors open.
Don't forget the College of Charleston has implemented a Clear Bag Policy for athletics events. CLICK HERE to read the policy.
An ADA drop-off lane is provided in the right-hand lane traveling along Meeting Street next to TD Arena.
ALCOHOL BEVERAGE RETAIL SALES AND SERVICE REGUALTIONS — In order to sell and/or serve an alcoholic beverage in TD Arena, the following requirements apply:
- Moving forward, a valid ID is required to be scanned/swiped for each transaction.
- Vertical IDs will not be accepted at sales locations regardless of the individual's age.
- All ID checks will be handled directly by our Aramark concession partners at each stand. EPI staff will no longer check ID's or provide wristbands.
- No more than two (2) alcoholic beverages may be sold or served per transaction.
WHAT TO EXPECT — Fans will enter TD Arena at the Meeting Street entrance.
- Once inside, fans will be asked to take their belongings out of their pockets and place them in a bin. This includes phone, wallet, keys, etc.
- If you bring a bag compliant with the Clear Bag policy, your items can be placed in the bag.
- EPI security staff will provide guidance on when to walk through the magnetometer and assist in retrieving your belongings after you clear through the magnetometer.
For complete coverage of Charleston women's basketball, follow us on X (@CofCWBB) and Instagram (@CofCWBB).
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