Tuesday, December 2
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Charleston Heads to Boulder for Showdown with Colorado
12/1/2025 6:58:00 PM | Women's Basketball
BOULDER, Colo. – The College of Charleston women's basketball team heads to Boulder, Colo. for a contest at Colorado Tuesday night at the CU Events Center
GAME #8 — College of Charleston (6-1, 0-0 CAA) vs. Colorado (5-3, 0-0 Big 12) | Tuesday, December 2 | 9 p.m. ET | CU Events Center | Boulder, Colo. | ESPN+
OPENING TIP — CofC, the preseason Coastal Athletic Association favorites, is 6-1 so far this year. Charleston earned it's best start in D1 program history as the Cougars began the year 6-0, including a solid win at Quinnipiac – a top-30 mid-major program.
Charleston is coming off a 1-1 week at the Big Easy Classic in New Orleans, La. CofC defeated New Mexico State 72-42 on Thanksgiving Day before falling to High Point 70-59 – another top-30 mid-major program – on Saturday.
Charleston is currently ranked 13th in the most recent College Insider Mid-Major top-25 rankings.
Looking to bounce back, CofC is headed to Boulder, Colo. to face off with the Colorado Buffaloes for the first time in program history. Tip-off is set for 9 p.m. ET Tuesday night.
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 two players who are in the top-10 in the nation in their respective categories. Taylor Barbot is one of only five players in the country to record a triple-double, and she's also 5th in the nation in total assists (55) and assists per game (7.9). Grace Ezebilo is 3rd in the country in rebounds per game (13.3), and the junior forward is tied for 3rd in total rebounds (89) and defensive boards per game (9.2). Taryn Barbot also in the top-20 in both points per game (22.3) and total points (156).
As a team, Charleston is in the top-10 in two categories. The Cougars are 4th in the country in offensive rebounds per game (18.7) and 5th in rebounds per game (49.3).
(*Stats as of the afternoon of 11/30/25)
LAST TIME OUT — The College of Charleston women's basketball team fell 70-59 to High Point at the Big Easy Classic Saturday afternoon.
The two teams swapped leads through the first half, but a late surge before halftime by the Panthers – a team that received votes in the most recent College Insider Mid-Major poll – gave them a lead they would never relinquish.
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 BUFFS — Colorado is 5-3 on the year and coming off a 71-70 loss to Montana State at home on Sunday.
Colorado has three players currently averaging double-digits. Freshman forward Logyn Greer leads the Buffs with 11.6 points and 4.9 boards per game. Redshirt junior guard Desiree Wooten and redshirt sophomore guard Kennedy Sanders are the other two players averaging double-digits with respective averages of 10.4 and 10 points per contest.
Additionally, senior forward Jade Masogayo made the All-Big 12 Preseason Team. Masogayo is averaging 8.3 points, 4.5 rebounds and 2 assists per game.
The Buffs were picked 9th in the Big 12 Preseason Coaches' Poll.
MATCHUP HISTORY — Tuesday's contest will be the first ever between Charleston and Colorado.
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 has earned two CAA Player of the Week awards this season. She was named the CAA Player of the Week on November 17 after posting her eighth career 30-point game in the 75-44 win over Iona. The junior guard then was named the CAA Co-Player of the Week on December 1 after a strong week at the Big Easy Classic in New Orleans.
Taryn Barbot was picked as the CAA Preseason Player of Year and was 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 101 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's earned two CAA Player of the Week awards this season.
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 went 1-1 at the Big Easy Classic in New Orleans, La. CofC defeated New Mexico State 72-42 on Thanksgiving Day before falling to High Point 70-59 – a top-30 mid-major program – on Saturday.
The squad is set to 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
TWINTASTIC — The Cougar roster consists of two sets of twins: the Barbots and the Philpotts.
UP NEXT — Charleston will have over a week off before heading to Tallahassee, Fla. for a road contest at Florida State Sunday, December 14. The game will be streamed on ACCNX through 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 #8 — College of Charleston (6-1, 0-0 CAA) vs. Colorado (5-3, 0-0 Big 12) | Tuesday, December 2 | 9 p.m. ET | CU Events Center | Boulder, Colo. | ESPN+
OPENING TIP — CofC, the preseason Coastal Athletic Association favorites, is 6-1 so far this year. Charleston earned it's best start in D1 program history as the Cougars began the year 6-0, including a solid win at Quinnipiac – a top-30 mid-major program.
Charleston is coming off a 1-1 week at the Big Easy Classic in New Orleans, La. CofC defeated New Mexico State 72-42 on Thanksgiving Day before falling to High Point 70-59 – another top-30 mid-major program – on Saturday.
Charleston is currently ranked 13th in the most recent College Insider Mid-Major top-25 rankings.
Looking to bounce back, CofC is headed to Boulder, Colo. to face off with the Colorado Buffaloes for the first time in program history. Tip-off is set for 9 p.m. ET Tuesday night.
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 two players who are in the top-10 in the nation in their respective categories. Taylor Barbot is one of only five players in the country to record a triple-double, and she's also 5th in the nation in total assists (55) and assists per game (7.9). Grace Ezebilo is 3rd in the country in rebounds per game (13.3), and the junior forward is tied for 3rd in total rebounds (89) and defensive boards per game (9.2). Taryn Barbot also in the top-20 in both points per game (22.3) and total points (156).
As a team, Charleston is in the top-10 in two categories. The Cougars are 4th in the country in offensive rebounds per game (18.7) and 5th in rebounds per game (49.3).
(*Stats as of the afternoon of 11/30/25)
LAST TIME OUT — The College of Charleston women's basketball team fell 70-59 to High Point at the Big Easy Classic Saturday afternoon.
The two teams swapped leads through the first half, but a late surge before halftime by the Panthers – a team that received votes in the most recent College Insider Mid-Major poll – gave them a lead they would never relinquish.
- Taryn Barbot scored the Cougars' first 12 points before a Danielle McTeer three put Charleston up 15-14 with 1:10 left in the first.
- High Point would hold a 19-17 advantage after the first stanza, but CofC regained the lead (28-27) thanks to a Danielle McTeer layup with 3:20 left in the half.
- The Panthers then closed the quarter on an 8-0 run to take a 35-28 edge into the break.
- Taylor Barbot scored five points in the third, but the two teams played even in the period as Charleston's deficit remained at seven (47-40) with 10 minutes to play.
- High Point scored the first eight points of the fourth to take a 55-40 lead with 7:24 left in the game.
- Charleston was never able to get within single digits and fell 70-59 to High Point at the Alario Center.
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 BUFFS — Colorado is 5-3 on the year and coming off a 71-70 loss to Montana State at home on Sunday.
Colorado has three players currently averaging double-digits. Freshman forward Logyn Greer leads the Buffs with 11.6 points and 4.9 boards per game. Redshirt junior guard Desiree Wooten and redshirt sophomore guard Kennedy Sanders are the other two players averaging double-digits with respective averages of 10.4 and 10 points per contest.
Additionally, senior forward Jade Masogayo made the All-Big 12 Preseason Team. Masogayo is averaging 8.3 points, 4.5 rebounds and 2 assists per game.
The Buffs were picked 9th in the Big 12 Preseason Coaches' Poll.
MATCHUP HISTORY — Tuesday's contest will be the first ever between Charleston and Colorado.
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 has earned two CAA Player of the Week awards this season. She was named the CAA Player of the Week on November 17 after posting her eighth career 30-point game in the 75-44 win over Iona. The junior guard then was named the CAA Co-Player of the Week on December 1 after a strong week at the Big Easy Classic in New Orleans.
Taryn Barbot was picked as the CAA Preseason Player of Year and was 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 101 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's earned two CAA Player of the Week awards this season.
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 went 1-1 at the Big Easy Classic in New Orleans, La. CofC defeated New Mexico State 72-42 on Thanksgiving Day before falling to High Point 70-59 – a top-30 mid-major program – on Saturday.
The squad is set to 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: 1,207 points and counting (19th on the Cougars all-time scoring list)
- Taryn Barbot: 480 rebounds, 20 away from 500.
- Grace Ezebilo: 673 points, 27 away from 700.
- Sophia Tougas: 693 points, 7 away from 700.
TWINTASTIC — The Cougar roster consists of two sets of twins: the Barbots and the Philpotts.
UP NEXT — Charleston will have over a week off before heading to Tallahassee, Fla. for a road contest at Florida State Sunday, December 14. The game will be streamed on ACCNX through 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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