Cougars Welcome Charleston Southern to TD Arena

Friday, November 7

Charleston, S.C.

11:00 AM

College of Charleston

Charleston Southern

11/6/2025 12:24:00 PM | Women's Basketball

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CHARLESTON, S.C. – The Charleston women's basketball team will host Charleston Southern at TD Arena Friday morning at 11 a.m.

GAME #2 — College of Charleston (1-0, 0-0 CAA) vs. Charleston Southern (0-1, 0-0 Big South) | Friday, November 7 | 11 a.m. | TD Arena | Charleston, S.C. | FloCollege | STEM Education Day

OPENING TIP — CofC opened the 2025-26 campaign by setting a program record with 135 points in a 135-41 route over Covenant College at TD Arena Monday evening.

After a Super 16 WNIT appearance in the spring of 2025, the Cougars return two starters from last years squad, including the reigning CAA Player of the Year in Taryn Barbot.

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.

CofC returns six key contributors from last year's team, while adding seven newcomers, including two probable starters in transfers Tyja Beans (Western Carolina) and Chynell Mitchell (UTRGV).

LAST TIME OUT — The Cougars set a program record with 135 points in a dominant 135-41 win over Covenant College at TD Arena Monday evening.

Charleston's 135 points were the most in program history.
The Cougars 39 points in the first and second quarters were tied for the most ever in a quarter in school history (Q3 vs Meredith 11/4/24).
Charleston's 78 points in the first 20 minutes were the most ever in a half.
Since moving to quarters in 2015-16, Monday was the first time that CofC has scored 30 points in three straight quarters.
CofC's 51 field goals made tied the program record.
Monday evening was the 9th instance since 1991 that the Cougars have scored 100 points in a game.
The 94-point margin of victory is the second largest in school history.
The Scots 11 field goals were tied for the fifth fewest by an opponent in program history.
The four points allowed in the first quarter tied for the sixth fewest in a quarter.
It was the program's ninth instance since 1991 scoring 100 points in a game.
It was Taryn Barbot's 10th game scoring 25 points and her 7th career 30-point performance.
Leah Philpotts tabbed a career-high with 15 points.

STEM EDUCATION DAY — This is the 12th year that the College of Charleston's outreach program has hosted Education Day in partnership with women's basketball. The event is free to attend for local school districts. Participants will enjoy math and science activities beginning at 9 a.m. prior to the Cougars 11 a.m. tip-off. For questions or additional information, please contact Marketing and Ticketing Assistant Kaela Curtin at curtink@cofc.edu.

50TH ANNIVERSARY — The College of Charleston women's basketball team will celebrate the varsity program's 50th anniversary throughout the 2025-26 season.

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 BUCCANEERS — Coming off a 14-16 season, Charleston Southern dropped its opening contest 86-84 at Jacksonville Monday night. CSU is led by junior guard Tyonna Bailey who was named to the Big South Preseason All-Conference Second Team. Bailey posted 22 points, seven rebounds and two steals in the season opener. In total, the Buccaneers return seven players from the 2024-25 squad, while welcoming six newcomers including transfer Thelma Barbitch (UTEP), who tallied 11 points on Monday night.

MATCHUP HISTORY — The Cougars hold a 59-12 all-time record against the Buccaneers and have won the last nine contests between the schools. Charleston holds a 29-6 advantage at home in the series.

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 23rd in the College Insider Preseason 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 95 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'S WORLD — Taryn Barbot began her junior year right where she left off, recording 32 points and going 14-for-17 from the field in the Cougars' 135-41 win over Covenant Monday evening. 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).

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: 452 points, 48 away from 500.
Taryn Barbot: 1,083 points and counting
Taryn Barbot: 442 rebounds, 58 away from 500.
Tyja Beans: 371 rebounds, 29 away from 400.
Grace Ezebilo: 739 rebounds, 61 away from 800.

TWINTASTIC — The Cougar roster consists of two sets of twins: the Barbots and the Philpotts.

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 2 hours 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.

MAGNOTOMETER SECURITY FEATURE — As fans enter the main entrance of TD Arena on November 3, they will see new walk-through magnetometers, or metal detectors. In addition to the existing Clear Bag and prohibited items policy at TD Arena, the magnetometers are a new added security feature to enhance the safety of our fans.

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.

UP NEXT — Charleston will return to action Friday, November 14 with a home matchup against Iona inside TD Arena at 4 p.m.

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