Friday, November 21
Hamden, Conn.
5:00 PM
College of Charleston
at
Quinnipiac
Women's Basketball Heads North for Contest at Quinnipiac
11/20/2025 10:23:00 AM | Women's Basketball
HAMDEN, Conn. – The College of Charleston women's basketball team heads to Hamden, Conn. for a road contest against Quinnipiac at M&T Bank Arena Friday night.
GAME #5 — College of Charleston (4-0, 0-0 CAA) at Quinnipiac (2-2, 0-0 MAAC) | Friday, November 21 | 5 p.m. | M&T Bank Arena | Hamden, Conn. | ESPN+
OPENING TIP — CofC, the preseason Coastal Athletic Association favorites, is 4-0 so far this year. The Cougars have gone 3-0 at home inside TD Arena, picking up wins over Covenant College, Charleston Southern and Iona before earning a road victory against N.C. Central this Tuesday. Charleston is currently ranked 16th in the most recent College Insider Mid-Major top 25 rankings.
Looking to remain unbeaten, CofC will face its toughest test of the year as the Cougars head to Hamden, Conn. to face Quinnipiac – a team that received votes in the latest College Insider Mid-Major top 25 poll. Friday's game will be the first ever between the two schools.
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.
FAN INFO — The contest will be broadcast on ESPN+ and the stream can be found here. Tickets can be purchased 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.
AMONG THE NCAA — The Cougars currently have three players who are in the top-10 in the nation in their respective categories. Taylor Barbot is one of only three players in the country to record a triple-double and is also 3rd in the nation in assists per game (9.3) and total assists (35). Grace Ezebilo is tied for 2nd in rebounds per game (14.5) and 3rd in total rebounds (58). Taryn Barbot is 6th in points per game (24.8) and 8th in total points (99).
As a team, Charleston is in the top-10 in three categories. The Cougars lead the country in rebounds per game (53.5), while CofC is 3rd in rebounding margin (20.8) and 5th in offensive rebounds per game.
LAST TIME OUT — The College of Charleston women's basketball team grinded out a 75-60 road win at N.C. Central inside McDougald-McLendon Arena Tuesday night.
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 BOBCATS — Quinnipiac is 2-2 on the year and received votes in the latest College Insider Mid-Major top 25 poll. The Bobcats have earned wins against Boston University (65-55) and Yale (69-46), though they lost by nine at Rutgers and narrowly fell 53-51 to St. John's.
The Bobcats are led by graduate guard Jackie Grisdale who was named to the Preseason All-MAAC First Team and is averaging 15.5 points and 4.5 rebounds per contest. Additionally, junior forward Anna Foley was also named to the Preseason All-MAAC First Team, while junior guard Karson Martin earned a Preseason All-MAAC Second Team nod.
The Bobcats were picked second in the MAAC Preseason Coaches' Poll.
MATCHUP HISTORY — Friday's contest will be the first ever between Charleston and Quinnipiac.
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 16th in the most recent College Insider Mid-Major top 25 rankings, while Quinnipiac received votes in the last poll.
AWARDS — Taryn Barbot was named the CAA Player of the Week on November 17 after posting her eighth career 30-point game with 31 points, five rebounds, two blocks and two assists in a 75-44 win over Iona.
Additionally, 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 99 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:
Barbot 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. Additionally, she earned the CAA Player of the Week on November 17 after posting her eighth career 30-point game in Charleston's 75-44 win over Iona.
After earning the program's first CAA Rookie of the Year in 2023-24, Barbot came back and won the program's first CAA Player of the Year after the 2024-25 season. The Floral Park, N.Y. native amassed the 1,000 point mark on March 24, 2025 and became the first sophomore in program history and the fastest Charleston basketball player to do so (64 games).
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
UP NEXT — Charleston will head to New Orleans, La. for the Big Easy Classic next week. The Cougars will take on New Mexico State Thanksgiving Day before facing off with High Point Saturday afternoon. Both games will be streamed on YouTube, and when available, a link to the stream as well as live stats can be found on the women's basketball schedule page at cofcsports.com.
For complete coverage of Charleston women's basketball, follow us on X (@CofCWBB) and Instagram (@CofCWBB).
GAME #5 — College of Charleston (4-0, 0-0 CAA) at Quinnipiac (2-2, 0-0 MAAC) | Friday, November 21 | 5 p.m. | M&T Bank Arena | Hamden, Conn. | ESPN+
OPENING TIP — CofC, the preseason Coastal Athletic Association favorites, is 4-0 so far this year. The Cougars have gone 3-0 at home inside TD Arena, picking up wins over Covenant College, Charleston Southern and Iona before earning a road victory against N.C. Central this Tuesday. Charleston is currently ranked 16th in the most recent College Insider Mid-Major top 25 rankings.
Looking to remain unbeaten, CofC will face its toughest test of the year as the Cougars head to Hamden, Conn. to face Quinnipiac – a team that received votes in the latest College Insider Mid-Major top 25 poll. Friday's game will be the first ever between the two schools.
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.
FAN INFO — The contest will be broadcast on ESPN+ and the stream can be found here. Tickets can be purchased 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.
AMONG THE NCAA — The Cougars currently have three players who are in the top-10 in the nation in their respective categories. Taylor Barbot is one of only three players in the country to record a triple-double and is also 3rd in the nation in assists per game (9.3) and total assists (35). Grace Ezebilo is tied for 2nd in rebounds per game (14.5) and 3rd in total rebounds (58). Taryn Barbot is 6th in points per game (24.8) and 8th in total points (99).
As a team, Charleston is in the top-10 in three categories. The Cougars lead the country in rebounds per game (53.5), while CofC is 3rd in rebounding margin (20.8) and 5th in offensive rebounds per game.
LAST TIME OUT — The College of Charleston women's basketball team grinded out a 75-60 road win at N.C. Central inside McDougald-McLendon Arena Tuesday night.
- Charleston struck first as Sophia Tougas scored five early points to help the Cougars take an early 11-6 advantage.
- Both teams traded runs as the Cougars held a 38-34 advantage at the half.
- CofC started the third quarter on a 12-0 burst and held N.C. Central to just two points in the first 6:06 of the third as they built a 14-point lead (50-36).
- The Eagles cut the Cougars lead to seven with 7:45 left in the game (56-49), but were never able to get any closer as Charleston outscored N.C. Central 19-11 in the remainder of the contest to win by a final of 75-60.
- The Cougars dominated the glass, collecting 24 offensive boards and outrebounding the Eagles 53-42 in total.
- Charleston doubled up N.C. Central on points off turnovers, outscoring them 28-14.
- CofC got to the line 27 times compared to N.C. Central's four, and converted on 22 of their 27 free throws.
- Five Cougars scored in double figures.
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 BOBCATS — Quinnipiac is 2-2 on the year and received votes in the latest College Insider Mid-Major top 25 poll. The Bobcats have earned wins against Boston University (65-55) and Yale (69-46), though they lost by nine at Rutgers and narrowly fell 53-51 to St. John's.
The Bobcats are led by graduate guard Jackie Grisdale who was named to the Preseason All-MAAC First Team and is averaging 15.5 points and 4.5 rebounds per contest. Additionally, junior forward Anna Foley was also named to the Preseason All-MAAC First Team, while junior guard Karson Martin earned a Preseason All-MAAC Second Team nod.
The Bobcats were picked second in the MAAC Preseason Coaches' Poll.
MATCHUP HISTORY — Friday's contest will be the first ever between Charleston and Quinnipiac.
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 16th in the most recent College Insider Mid-Major top 25 rankings, while Quinnipiac received votes in the last poll.
AWARDS — Taryn Barbot was named the CAA Player of the Week on November 17 after posting her eighth career 30-point game with 31 points, five rebounds, two blocks and two assists in a 75-44 win over Iona.
Additionally, 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 99 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
Barbot 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. Additionally, she earned the CAA Player of the Week on November 17 after posting her eighth career 30-point game in Charleston's 75-44 win over Iona.
After earning the program's first CAA Rookie of the Year in 2023-24, Barbot came back and won the program's first CAA Player of the Year after the 2024-25 season. The Floral Park, N.Y. native amassed the 1,000 point mark on March 24, 2025 and became the first sophomore in program history and the fastest Charleston basketball player to do so (64 games).
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
- Taryn Barbot: 1,150 points and counting
- Taryn Barbot: 462 rebounds, 38 away from 500.
- Taylor Barbot: 497 points, 3 away from 500.
- Tyja Beans: 596 points, 4 away from 600.
- Grace Ezebilo: 661 points, 39 away from 700.
- Grace Ezebilo: 786 rebounds, 14 away from 800.
- Leah Philpotts: 96 points, 4 away from 100.
- Sophia Tougas: 673 points, 27 away from 700.
- Robin Harmony: 99 wins at Charleston, 1 away from 100.
UP NEXT — Charleston will head to New Orleans, La. for the Big Easy Classic next week. The Cougars will take on New Mexico State Thanksgiving Day before facing off with High Point Saturday afternoon. Both games will be streamed on YouTube, and when available, a link to the stream as well as live stats can be found on the women's basketball schedule page at cofcsports.com.
For complete coverage of Charleston women's basketball, follow us on X (@CofCWBB) and Instagram (@CofCWBB).
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