Thursday, November 27
New Orleans, La.
2:00 PM ET
College of Charleston
vs
New Mexico State
Women's Basketball Set for Big Easy Classic
11/26/2025 9:49:00 AM | Women's Basketball
NEW ORLEANS, La. – The College of Charleston women's basketball team heads to New Orleans, La. for a pair of games at the Big Easy Classic at the Alario Center this week.
GAME #6 — College of Charleston (5-0, 0-0 CAA) vs. New Mexico State (1-3, 0-0 CUSA) | Thursday, November 27 | 2 p.m. ET | Alario Center | New Orleans, La. | YouTube
GAME #7 — College of Charleston (5-0, 0-0 CAA) vs. High Point (5-1, 0-0 Big South) | Saturday, November 29 | 1 p.m. ET | Alario Center | New Orleans, La. | YouTube
OPENING TIP — CofC, the preseason Coastal Athletic Association favorites, is 5-0 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 back-to-back road victories against N.C. Central and Quinnipiac – a top-30 mid-major program. Charleston is currently ranked 13th in the most recent College Insider Mid-Major top 25 rankings.
Looking to remain unbeaten, CofC will play two games in three days as the Cougars head to New Orleans, La. for the Big Easy Classic. Charleston will play New Mexico State for the first time in program history Thanksgiving Day before taking on High Point Saturday afternoon.
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 — Both contests can be streamed for free on YouTube. The tournament central page can be found here. Tickets can be purchased here, and links to streams and live stats for both contests can be found on the Charleston women's basketball team's schedule page on cofcsports.com.
AMONG THE NCAA — The Cougars currently have two players who are in the top-10 in the nation in their respective categories. Taylor Barbot is one of only four players in the country to record a triple-double and is also 5th in the nation in total assists (41) and 6th in assists per game (8.2). Grace Ezebilo is leading the country in defensive boards per game (10), and the junior forward is 3rd in rebounds per game (13.8) and 4th in total rebounds (69). Taryn Barbot also in the top-20 in both points per game (22.8) and total points (112).
As a team, Charleston is in the top-10 in three categories. The Cougars are 6th in the country in rebounding margin (18.8), 8th in rebounds per game (49.8) and 9th in offensive rebounds per game (18.6). Charleston is also tied for 11th in points per game (88).
(*Stats as of 11/24/25)
LAST TIME OUT — The College of Charleston women's basketball team gutted out a 75-71 win over a talented Quinnipiac squad at M&T Bank Arena Friday 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 AGGIES — New Mexico State is 1-3 on the year with the Aggies lone win coming at home against New Mexico Highlands.
New Mexico State is led by senior forward Lucía Yenes who is averaging 16.8 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.5 blocks per contest. Junior guard Imani Warren is also averaging double-digits with 11.5 points 4.8 rebounds and 2.25 assists per game.
The Aggies were picked 10th in the CUSA Preseason Poll.
SCOUTING THE PANTHERS — Fresh off an NCAA Tournament appearance last year, High Point is 5-1 on the year and received votes in the latest College Insider Mid-Major top 25 poll.
The Panthers have earned wins over Wofford, East Carolina, Vermont, Merrimack and Johnson C. Smith. High Point is led by graduate guard Aaliyah Collins who made the All-Big South Preseason Second Team and is averaging 19.3 points, 3.8 assists and 3.2 steals per game. Junior guard Macy Spencer is averaging 16.5 points per game. Additionally, senior forward Nevaeh Zavala was named the Big South Preseason Player of the Year and made the All-Big South Preseason First Team. Zavala is averaging 7.7 points and 3.5 boards per game.
The 2024-25 Big South champs were picked as the preseason Big South favorites. High Point will take on Louisiana Friday afternoon prior to the contest against Charleston.
MATCHUP HISTORY VS. NEW MEXICO STATE — Thursday's contest will be the first ever between Charleston and New Mexico State.
MATCHUP HISTORY VS. HIGH POINT — Charleston is 1-3 all-time against High Point. The Cougars three losses all came before the turn of the century, while their win came in 2019.
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 13th in the most recent College Insider Mid-Major top 25 rankings, while High Point 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 100 wins at CofC, 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 this 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 Boulder, Colo. for a road contest at Colorado Tuesday, December 2. The game will be streamed on ESPN+ and 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 #6 — College of Charleston (5-0, 0-0 CAA) vs. New Mexico State (1-3, 0-0 CUSA) | Thursday, November 27 | 2 p.m. ET | Alario Center | New Orleans, La. | YouTube
GAME #7 — College of Charleston (5-0, 0-0 CAA) vs. High Point (5-1, 0-0 Big South) | Saturday, November 29 | 1 p.m. ET | Alario Center | New Orleans, La. | YouTube
OPENING TIP — CofC, the preseason Coastal Athletic Association favorites, is 5-0 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 back-to-back road victories against N.C. Central and Quinnipiac – a top-30 mid-major program. Charleston is currently ranked 13th in the most recent College Insider Mid-Major top 25 rankings.
Looking to remain unbeaten, CofC will play two games in three days as the Cougars head to New Orleans, La. for the Big Easy Classic. Charleston will play New Mexico State for the first time in program history Thanksgiving Day before taking on High Point Saturday afternoon.
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 — Both contests can be streamed for free on YouTube. The tournament central page can be found here. Tickets can be purchased here, and links to streams and live stats for both contests can be found on the Charleston women's basketball team's schedule page on cofcsports.com.
AMONG THE NCAA — The Cougars currently have two players who are in the top-10 in the nation in their respective categories. Taylor Barbot is one of only four players in the country to record a triple-double and is also 5th in the nation in total assists (41) and 6th in assists per game (8.2). Grace Ezebilo is leading the country in defensive boards per game (10), and the junior forward is 3rd in rebounds per game (13.8) and 4th in total rebounds (69). Taryn Barbot also in the top-20 in both points per game (22.8) and total points (112).
As a team, Charleston is in the top-10 in three categories. The Cougars are 6th in the country in rebounding margin (18.8), 8th in rebounds per game (49.8) and 9th in offensive rebounds per game (18.6). Charleston is also tied for 11th in points per game (88).
(*Stats as of 11/24/25)
LAST TIME OUT — The College of Charleston women's basketball team gutted out a 75-71 win over a talented Quinnipiac squad at M&T Bank Arena Friday night.
- With the win, Head Coach Robin Harmony earned her 100th career victory at the helm of the Cougars.
- After trading buckets to open the game, Charleston showed it's depth as six different Cougars combined for a 14-0 spurt to help CofC hold a 21-8 advantage after the first stanza.
- Holding a double digit advantage after the first, the Cougars never gave up their lead.
- Charleston won the rebounding battle 35-24.
- CofC outscored Quinnipiac 38-24 in the paint.
- The Cougars shot an impressive 57.1% from three and 52.8% from the field.
- Charleston scored 15 second chance points compared to Quinnipiac's seven.
- CofC totaled 23 bench points.
- 10 different Cougars scored in the contest.
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 AGGIES — New Mexico State is 1-3 on the year with the Aggies lone win coming at home against New Mexico Highlands.
New Mexico State is led by senior forward Lucía Yenes who is averaging 16.8 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.5 blocks per contest. Junior guard Imani Warren is also averaging double-digits with 11.5 points 4.8 rebounds and 2.25 assists per game.
The Aggies were picked 10th in the CUSA Preseason Poll.
SCOUTING THE PANTHERS — Fresh off an NCAA Tournament appearance last year, High Point is 5-1 on the year and received votes in the latest College Insider Mid-Major top 25 poll.
The Panthers have earned wins over Wofford, East Carolina, Vermont, Merrimack and Johnson C. Smith. High Point is led by graduate guard Aaliyah Collins who made the All-Big South Preseason Second Team and is averaging 19.3 points, 3.8 assists and 3.2 steals per game. Junior guard Macy Spencer is averaging 16.5 points per game. Additionally, senior forward Nevaeh Zavala was named the Big South Preseason Player of the Year and made the All-Big South Preseason First Team. Zavala is averaging 7.7 points and 3.5 boards per game.
The 2024-25 Big South champs were picked as the preseason Big South favorites. High Point will take on Louisiana Friday afternoon prior to the contest against Charleston.
MATCHUP HISTORY VS. NEW MEXICO STATE — Thursday's contest will be the first ever between Charleston and New Mexico State.
MATCHUP HISTORY VS. HIGH POINT — Charleston is 1-3 all-time against High Point. The Cougars three losses all came before the turn of the century, while their win came in 2019.
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 13th in the most recent College Insider Mid-Major top 25 rankings, while High Point 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 100 wins at CofC, 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 this 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: 1,163 points and counting
- Taryn Barbot: 465 rebounds, 35 away from 500.
- Tyja Beans: 393 rebounds, 7 away from 400.
- Grace Ezebilo: 669 points, 31 away from 700.
- Grace Ezebilo: 797 rebounds, 3 away from 800.
- Sophia Tougas: 686 points, 14 away from 700.
UP NEXT — Charleston will head to Boulder, Colo. for a road contest at Colorado Tuesday, December 2. The game will be streamed on ESPN+ and 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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