Friday, February 13
Boston, Mass.
7:00 PM
College of Charleston
at
Northeastern
Cougars Head North for Clash with Huskies
2/12/2026 1:53:00 PM | Women's Basketball
BOSTON, MASS. – The College of Charleston women's basketball team heads to Boston, Mass. for a contest at Northeastern on Friday night.
GAME #23 — College of Charleston (19-3, 11-0 CAA) at Northeastern (6-15, 2-9 CAA) | Friday, February 13 | 7 p.m. | Cabot Center | Boston, Mass. | FloCollege
OPENING TIP — CofC, the preseason Coastal Athletic Association favorites, is 11-0 in CAA play and off to the best start in conference play in program history. The team is 19-3 overall and finished non-conference play 8-3 with quality wins at Quinnipiac (now a top-15 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 6th in the most recent College Insider Mid-Major top-25 rankings, which the highest ranking in program history. CofC is ranked No. 100 in the NET and 114 in the Torvik.
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 two starting transfers in Tyja Beans (Western Carolina), Grace Ezebilo (Tyler Junior College).
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 — Tickets can be purchased here. The contest will be broadcast on FloCollege 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.
AMONG THE NCAA — The Cougars currently have two players who are in the top-20 in the nation in their respective categories. Grace Ezebilo is 5th in the country in offensive rebounds per game (4.5), 6th in rebounds per game (12.1), 8th in total rebounds (267) and is also in the top-20 in defensive boards per game (7.6). Taylor Barbot is one of only 22 players in the country to record a triple-double and is also in the top-20 in assists per game (6.2), total assists (137) and assist/turnover ratio (2.40).
As a team, Charleston is 8th in the country in offensive rebounds per game (16.1) and is in the top-20 in turnover margin (6.82) and winning percentage (.864).
(*Stats as of 2/10/26)
LAST TIME OUT — The College of Charleston women's basketball team won its 12th game in a row with an 81-61 win over UNCW at TD Arena Friday night.
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 is 2-9 in conference with wins over Monmouth and Hofstra. The Huskies are 6-15 overall and 2-7 at home this season.
The Huskies are led by sophomore guard Camryn Collins who's averaging 11.4 points per game. She was also the CAA Player of the Week on January 12. The other double-digit scorer for Northeastern is junior guard Yirsy Quéliz who's averaging 10.7 points per contest
Northeastern was picked 13th in the CAA Preseason Poll and is currently 11th in the CAA.
MATCHUP HISTORY VS. NORTHEASTERN — Charleston is 8-12 all-time against Northeastern, but the Cougars have won the last three contests against the Huskies, including an 81-58 win on January 4. CofC holds a 3-6 record on the road 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 currently ranked 6th in the most recent College Insider Mid-Major top-25 rankings, which the highest ranking in program history. CofC is ranked No. 100 in the NET and 114 in the Torvik.
AWARDS — Taryn Barbot has earned four CAA Player of the Week awards this season. Most recently, she won the award on February 2 after posting 25 points, eight rebounds, seven assists and six steals in the Cougars' win at Elon. She also won the award on January 5 after averaging 26.5 points, 5.5 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game in the opening weekend of conference play. Additionally, She was named the CAA Player of the Week on December 1 after a strong week at the Big Easy Classic in New Orleans, and once more on November 17 after posting her eighth career 30-point game in the 75-44 win over Iona.
Grace Ezebilo was named the CAA Player of the Week on February 9 after averaging 11.5 points and an incredible 21.5 rebounds per game as she helped CofC win two games and improve to 11-0 in CAA play.
Taylor Barbot garnered Coastal Athletic Association Player of the Week honors on December 15 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 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 114 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 three 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). She's now scored 1,468 points as a Cougar and is 10th on the Charleston's all-time scoring list. She's also just the seventh Cougar in program history to score over 1,000 points and grab over 500 rebounds.
MILESTONES
UP NEXT — Charleston will head to West Long Branch, N.J. for a contest at Monmouth on Sunday, February 15. Tip-off is set for 2 p.m., the game will be streamed on FloCollege 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 #23 — College of Charleston (19-3, 11-0 CAA) at Northeastern (6-15, 2-9 CAA) | Friday, February 13 | 7 p.m. | Cabot Center | Boston, Mass. | FloCollege
OPENING TIP — CofC, the preseason Coastal Athletic Association favorites, is 11-0 in CAA play and off to the best start in conference play in program history. The team is 19-3 overall and finished non-conference play 8-3 with quality wins at Quinnipiac (now a top-15 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 6th in the most recent College Insider Mid-Major top-25 rankings, which the highest ranking in program history. CofC is ranked No. 100 in the NET and 114 in the Torvik.
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 two starting transfers in Tyja Beans (Western Carolina), Grace Ezebilo (Tyler Junior College).
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 — Tickets can be purchased here. The contest will be broadcast on FloCollege 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.
AMONG THE NCAA — The Cougars currently have two players who are in the top-20 in the nation in their respective categories. Grace Ezebilo is 5th in the country in offensive rebounds per game (4.5), 6th in rebounds per game (12.1), 8th in total rebounds (267) and is also in the top-20 in defensive boards per game (7.6). Taylor Barbot is one of only 22 players in the country to record a triple-double and is also in the top-20 in assists per game (6.2), total assists (137) and assist/turnover ratio (2.40).
As a team, Charleston is 8th in the country in offensive rebounds per game (16.1) and is in the top-20 in turnover margin (6.82) and winning percentage (.864).
(*Stats as of 2/10/26)
LAST TIME OUT — The College of Charleston women's basketball team won its 12th game in a row with an 81-61 win over UNCW at TD Arena Friday night.
- Despite Sophia Tougas hitting two early triples, UNCW held an 18-14 lead after 10 minutes.
- Trailing 28-27 with 4:47 left in the second quarter, the Cougars closed the half on a 10-2 run as they outscored the Seahawks 23-12 in the quarter and took a 37-30 advantage into the break.
- Continuing their run, Tyja Beans and Taylor Barbot combined for seven quick points as CofC increased its lead to 14 with 8:44 left in the third quarter.
- UNCW pulled within nine, but Anilys Rolon drilled two triples to put CofC up 53-38 with 4:43 left in the third period.
- With Charleston holding a 59-47 lead at the start of the fourth quarter, the Cougars scored the first 12 points of the final stanza to take a commanding 71-47 lead with less than seven minutes to play.
- Marissa Brown, Taryn Barbot, Grace Ezebilo and Anilys Rolon all scored for the Cougars in the final minutes as CofC went on to defeat UNCW 81-61 at TD Arena.
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 is 2-9 in conference with wins over Monmouth and Hofstra. The Huskies are 6-15 overall and 2-7 at home this season.
The Huskies are led by sophomore guard Camryn Collins who's averaging 11.4 points per game. She was also the CAA Player of the Week on January 12. The other double-digit scorer for Northeastern is junior guard Yirsy Quéliz who's averaging 10.7 points per contest
Northeastern was picked 13th in the CAA Preseason Poll and is currently 11th in the CAA.
MATCHUP HISTORY VS. NORTHEASTERN — Charleston is 8-12 all-time against Northeastern, but the Cougars have won the last three contests against the Huskies, including an 81-58 win on January 4. CofC holds a 3-6 record on the road 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 currently ranked 6th in the most recent College Insider Mid-Major top-25 rankings, which the highest ranking in program history. CofC is ranked No. 100 in the NET and 114 in the Torvik.
AWARDS — Taryn Barbot has earned four CAA Player of the Week awards this season. Most recently, she won the award on February 2 after posting 25 points, eight rebounds, seven assists and six steals in the Cougars' win at Elon. She also won the award on January 5 after averaging 26.5 points, 5.5 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game in the opening weekend of conference play. Additionally, She was named the CAA Player of the Week on December 1 after a strong week at the Big Easy Classic in New Orleans, and once more on November 17 after posting her eighth career 30-point game in the 75-44 win over Iona.
Grace Ezebilo was named the CAA Player of the Week on February 9 after averaging 11.5 points and an incredible 21.5 rebounds per game as she helped CofC win two games and improve to 11-0 in CAA play.
Taylor Barbot garnered Coastal Athletic Association Player of the Week honors on December 15 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 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 114 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 three 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). She's now scored 1,468 points as a Cougar and is 10th on the Charleston's all-time scoring list. She's also just the seventh Cougar in program history to score over 1,000 points and grab over 500 rebounds.
MILESTONES
- Taryn Barbot: 1,468 points and counting (10th on the Cougars all-time scoring list).
- Taryn Barbot: 192 steals, 8 away from 200.
- Marissa Brown: 289 points, 11 away from 300.
- Tyja Beans: 797 points, 13 away from 800.
- Tyja Beans: 93 steals, 7 away from 100.
- Grace Ezebilo: 995 rebounds, 5 away from 1,000.
UP NEXT — Charleston will head to West Long Branch, N.J. for a contest at Monmouth on Sunday, February 15. Tip-off is set for 2 p.m., the game will be streamed on FloCollege 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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