Sunday, January 4
Charleston, S.C.
1:00 PM
College of Charleston
vs
Northeastern
Charleston Set to Host Northeastern
1/3/2026 1:41:00 PM | Women's Basketball
CHARLESTON, S.C – The College of Charleston women's basketball team is set to face off against Northeastern at TD Arena Sunday afternoon.
GAME #13 — College of Charleston (9-3, 1-0 CAA) vs. Northeastern (4-7, 0-1 CAA) | Sunday, January 4 | 1 p.m. | TD Arena | Charleston, S.C. | FloCollege | Kid's Day/Camper Reunion
OPENING TIP — CofC, the preseason Coastal Athletic Association favorites, began CAA play with a 72-55 victory over Hofstra at TD Arena Friday night. The team is 9-3 overall and finished non-conference play 8-3 with quality wins at Quinnipiac (a top-30 mid-major program) and at Florida State.
The Cougars' win over the Seminoles gave them a win over a Power 4 school for the second consecutive year. It was also Charleston's first victory over an ACC school since CofC defeated Clemson in 2009.
The Cougars are currently ranked 14th in the most recent College Insider Mid-Major top-25 rankings.
CofC returns two starters from last years WNIT Super 16 squad, including the reigning CAA Player of the Year in Taryn Barbot.
Charleston 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 — Entrance to the game will be free. The contest will be broadcast on FloCollege with Steve Vecchione and Mike Ward on the call. 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.
GIVEAWAYS — The first 150 kids in attendance will receive a youth Charleston jersey.
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 17 players in the country to record a triple-double and is also 8th in the nation in assists per game (7.3). Grace Ezebilo is 4th in the nation rebounds per game (11.8). Additionally, Taryn Barbot is in the top-20 in points per game (19.8).
As a team, Charleston is in the top-20 in the country in offensive rebounds per game (16.8) and total rebounds per game (45).
(*Stats as of 1/3/26)
LAST TIME OUT — The College of Charleston women's basketball team (9-3, 1-0) began Coastal Athletic Association play with a 72-55 win over Hofstra (2-10, 0-1) at TD Arena Friday night.
Heading into the fourth quarter trailing by three, the Cougars outscored the Pride 26-6 en route to a 72-55 win 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 HUSKIES — Northeastern opened CAA play with a 69-67 loss at UNCW and is 4-7 overall. The Huskies defeated Boston College on the road and have also picked up wins against Yale, Sacred Heart and UMass Lowell.
The Huskies are led by junior guard Yirsy Quéliz who made the Preseason All-CAA Honorable Mention Team and is averaging 11.7 points per game. Sophomore guard Camryn Collins is also averaging double-digis with 11.6 points per contest.
Northeastern was picked 13th in the CAA Preseason Poll.
MATCHUP HISTORY VS. NORTHEASTERN — Charleston is 7-12 all-time against Northeastern, but the Cougars have won the last two contests against the Huskies. CofC holds an 4-6 record at home against Northeastern.
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 14th in the most recent College Insider Mid-Major top 25 rankings.
AWARDS — Taryn Barbot has earned two CAA Player of the Week awards this season. She was named the CAA Player of the Week November 17th 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 December 1st after a strong week at the Big Easy Classic in New Orleans.
Taylor Barbot garnered Coastal Athletic Association Player of the Week honors December 15th after leading all players in points (20) and assists (8) in the Cougars 75-70 win at Florida State.
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 104 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'S WORLD — Taryn Barbot, the 2025-26 CAA Preseason Player of the Year is averaging 19.8 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 2 steals per contest this season.
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 Thanksgiving Day before falling to High Point 70-59 – a top-30 mid-major program – that Saturday.
CofC also split its contests at the Puerto Rico Clasico, falling 61-67 to Cleveland State before dominating UPR Mayaguez 114-40 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
MILESTONES
GAME DAY REMINDERS — Doors will open one 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 #13 — College of Charleston (9-3, 1-0 CAA) vs. Northeastern (4-7, 0-1 CAA) | Sunday, January 4 | 1 p.m. | TD Arena | Charleston, S.C. | FloCollege | Kid's Day/Camper Reunion
OPENING TIP — CofC, the preseason Coastal Athletic Association favorites, began CAA play with a 72-55 victory over Hofstra at TD Arena Friday night. The team is 9-3 overall and finished non-conference play 8-3 with quality wins at Quinnipiac (a top-30 mid-major program) and at Florida State.
The Cougars' win over the Seminoles gave them a win over a Power 4 school for the second consecutive year. It was also Charleston's first victory over an ACC school since CofC defeated Clemson in 2009.
The Cougars are currently ranked 14th in the most recent College Insider Mid-Major top-25 rankings.
CofC returns two starters from last years WNIT Super 16 squad, including the reigning CAA Player of the Year in Taryn Barbot.
Charleston 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 — Entrance to the game will be free. The contest will be broadcast on FloCollege with Steve Vecchione and Mike Ward on the call. 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.
GIVEAWAYS — The first 150 kids in attendance will receive a youth Charleston jersey.
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 17 players in the country to record a triple-double and is also 8th in the nation in assists per game (7.3). Grace Ezebilo is 4th in the nation rebounds per game (11.8). Additionally, Taryn Barbot is in the top-20 in points per game (19.8).
As a team, Charleston is in the top-20 in the country in offensive rebounds per game (16.8) and total rebounds per game (45).
(*Stats as of 1/3/26)
LAST TIME OUT — The College of Charleston women's basketball team (9-3, 1-0) began Coastal Athletic Association play with a 72-55 win over Hofstra (2-10, 0-1) at TD Arena Friday night.
Heading into the fourth quarter trailing by three, the Cougars outscored the Pride 26-6 en route to a 72-55 win Friday night.
- Charleston shot 45.2% from the field and held Hofstra to a 36.1% clip.
- The Cougars forced 20 turnovers, collected 13 steals and scored 22 points off turnovers.
- CofC outscored Hofstra 38-22 in the paint, and 13-2 on fast break points.
- The Cougars outscored the Pride 26-6 in the fourth quarter.
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 HUSKIES — Northeastern opened CAA play with a 69-67 loss at UNCW and is 4-7 overall. The Huskies defeated Boston College on the road and have also picked up wins against Yale, Sacred Heart and UMass Lowell.
The Huskies are led by junior guard Yirsy Quéliz who made the Preseason All-CAA Honorable Mention Team and is averaging 11.7 points per game. Sophomore guard Camryn Collins is also averaging double-digis with 11.6 points per contest.
Northeastern was picked 13th in the CAA Preseason Poll.
MATCHUP HISTORY VS. NORTHEASTERN — Charleston is 7-12 all-time against Northeastern, but the Cougars have won the last two contests against the Huskies. CofC holds an 4-6 record at home against Northeastern.
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 14th in the most recent College Insider Mid-Major top 25 rankings.
AWARDS — Taryn Barbot has earned two CAA Player of the Week awards this season. She was named the CAA Player of the Week November 17th 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 December 1st after a strong week at the Big Easy Classic in New Orleans.
Taylor Barbot garnered Coastal Athletic Association Player of the Week honors December 15th after leading all players in points (20) and assists (8) in the Cougars 75-70 win at Florida State.
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 104 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'S WORLD — Taryn Barbot, the 2025-26 CAA Preseason Player of the Year is averaging 19.8 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 2 steals per contest this season.
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 Thanksgiving Day before falling to High Point 70-59 – a top-30 mid-major program – that Saturday.
CofC also split its contests at the Puerto Rico Clasico, falling 61-67 to Cleveland State before dominating UPR Mayaguez 114-40 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
MILESTONES
- Taryn Barbot: 1,288 points and counting (18th on the Cougars all-time scoring list)
- Taylor Barbot: 598 points, 2 away from 600.
- Taylor Barbot: 287 assists, 13 away from 300.
- Tyja Beans: 653 points, 47 away from 700.
- Grace Ezebilo: 870 rebounds, 430 away from 900.
GAME DAY REMINDERS — Doors will open one 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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