Friday, February 27
Charleston, S.C.
7:00 PM
College of Charleston
vs
William & Mary
Charleston Welcomes WIlliam & Mary to TD Arena
2/26/2026 11:20:00 AM | Women's Basketball
CHARLESTON, S.C. – The College of Charleston women's basketball team returns to TD Arena for a matchup against William & Mary on Friday night.
GAME #26 — College of Charleston (21-4, 13-1 CAA) vs. William & Mary (13-12, 6-8 CAA) | Friday, February 27 | 7 p.m. | TD Arena | Charleston, S.C. | FloCollege | Breast Cancer Awareness/Pink Game
CLINCH SCENARIOS — A win on Friday would give CofC at least a share of the CAA Regular Season Championship. With a win, the Charleston women's basketball team would earn their first conference title in Division I program history.
OPENING TIP — CofC, the preseason Coastal Athletic Association favorites, is 13-1 in CAA play. The squad started conference play 12-0 and is 21-4 overall. CofC has reached the 20-win mark for the third consecutive season – the first time the program has done so in the D1 era.
The Cougars' 75-70 win at Florida State in December 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 8th in the most recent College Insider Mid-Major top-25 rankings, No. 102 in the NET and No. 116 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.
GIVEAWAYS — While supplies last, Charleston branded belt bags as well as pink Charleston branded shirts will be given away.
FAN INFO — Entrace to the game will be free. 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 4th in the country in offensive rebounds per game (4.8), 6th in rebounds per game (12.4), 9th in total rebounds (310) 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 (6.0) and assist/turnover ratio (2.44).
As a team, Charleston is in the top-20 in the country in offensive rebounds per game (15.8) and turnover margin (6.68), scoring margin (17.1) and winning percentage (.840).
(*Stats as of 2/24/26)
LAST TIME OUT — The College of Charleston women's basketball team used a dominant second half to defeat Towson by a final of 88-78 at SECU Arena on Friday night.
After trailing 45-33 at the break, the Cougars outscored the Tigers 55-33 en route to their 21st victory of the year.
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 TRIBE — William & Mary is 6-8 in conference play and 13-12 overall. The Tribe are 8-4 on the road at home and are coming off losses two home losses to Monmouth and Drexel last weekend.
The Tigers are led by junior guard Cassidy Geddes who's averaging 13.5 points per game. The other double digit scorer for William & Mary is sophomore forward Natalie Fox. Fox is averageing 10 points and 5.9 rebounds per contest.
William & Mary is currently 6th in the CAA.
MATCHUP HISTORY VS. WILLIAM & MARY — Charleston is 12-14 all-time against William & Mary, but the Cougars have won the last three contests against the Tribe. CofC holds a 7-7 record at home against William & Mary.
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 8th in the most recent College Insider Mid-Major top-25 rankings, No. 102 in the NET and No. 116 in the Torvik.
AWARDS — Taryn Barbot has earned five CAA Player of the Week awards this season. Most recently, she won the award on February 23 after dropping a season-high 36 points in the Cougars 88-78 win at Towson. She also won the award on February 2 after posting 25 points, eight rebounds, seven assists and six steals in the Cougars' win at Elon. Barbot also garnered 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 116 wins at CofC, including three straight 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 1,536 points as a Cougar and is eighth 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
COUGAR PANTRY DONATIONS — The Cougar Pantry – a donation-based student led organization at Charleston that works to combat food insecurity on campus by providing students items such as shelf-stable pantry goods and basic hygiene products – will be collecting donations on Friday. Fans are encouraged to bring donations and more information can be found here on the Cougar Pantry's website.
GAME DAY REMINDERS — Doors will open 60 minutes prior to tip-off, and concession stands will open shortly after.
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:
MAGNOTOMETER SECURITY FEATURE — As fans enter the main entrance of TD Arena, 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.
For complete coverage of Charleston women's basketball, follow us on X (@CofCWBB) and Instagram (@CofCWBB).
GAME #26 — College of Charleston (21-4, 13-1 CAA) vs. William & Mary (13-12, 6-8 CAA) | Friday, February 27 | 7 p.m. | TD Arena | Charleston, S.C. | FloCollege | Breast Cancer Awareness/Pink Game
CLINCH SCENARIOS — A win on Friday would give CofC at least a share of the CAA Regular Season Championship. With a win, the Charleston women's basketball team would earn their first conference title in Division I program history.
OPENING TIP — CofC, the preseason Coastal Athletic Association favorites, is 13-1 in CAA play. The squad started conference play 12-0 and is 21-4 overall. CofC has reached the 20-win mark for the third consecutive season – the first time the program has done so in the D1 era.
The Cougars' 75-70 win at Florida State in December 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 8th in the most recent College Insider Mid-Major top-25 rankings, No. 102 in the NET and No. 116 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.
GIVEAWAYS — While supplies last, Charleston branded belt bags as well as pink Charleston branded shirts will be given away.
FAN INFO — Entrace to the game will be free. 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 4th in the country in offensive rebounds per game (4.8), 6th in rebounds per game (12.4), 9th in total rebounds (310) 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 (6.0) and assist/turnover ratio (2.44).
As a team, Charleston is in the top-20 in the country in offensive rebounds per game (15.8) and turnover margin (6.68), scoring margin (17.1) and winning percentage (.840).
(*Stats as of 2/24/26)
LAST TIME OUT — The College of Charleston women's basketball team used a dominant second half to defeat Towson by a final of 88-78 at SECU Arena on Friday night.
After trailing 45-33 at the break, the Cougars outscored the Tigers 55-33 en route to their 21st victory of the year.
- Taryn and Taylor Barbot both scored six first quarter points, but Towson held a 29-20 advantage after the first 10 minutes.
- Despite six second quarter points from Tyja Beans, the Tigers hit three triples in the second period and held a 45-33 lead at the break.
- Led by 11 quick points from Taryn Barbot, CofC cut into the deficit and made it a 53-48 game in favor of the Tigers at the third quarter media timeout.
- From there, five different Cougars combined to outscore the Tigers 16-7 in the rest of the third as CofC took a 64-60 lead into the final 10 minutes.
- Charleston opened up a 13 point lead (76-63) with 6:06 left in the game thanks to eight early fourth quarter points from Taryn Barbot.
- Towson cut Charleston's lead to six with a minute to play, but five Cougar free throws sealed the game as Charleston went on to defeat Towson 88-78 on 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 TRIBE — William & Mary is 6-8 in conference play and 13-12 overall. The Tribe are 8-4 on the road at home and are coming off losses two home losses to Monmouth and Drexel last weekend.
The Tigers are led by junior guard Cassidy Geddes who's averaging 13.5 points per game. The other double digit scorer for William & Mary is sophomore forward Natalie Fox. Fox is averageing 10 points and 5.9 rebounds per contest.
William & Mary is currently 6th in the CAA.
MATCHUP HISTORY VS. WILLIAM & MARY — Charleston is 12-14 all-time against William & Mary, but the Cougars have won the last three contests against the Tribe. CofC holds a 7-7 record at home against William & Mary.
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 8th in the most recent College Insider Mid-Major top-25 rankings, No. 102 in the NET and No. 116 in the Torvik.
AWARDS — Taryn Barbot has earned five CAA Player of the Week awards this season. Most recently, she won the award on February 23 after dropping a season-high 36 points in the Cougars 88-78 win at Towson. She also won the award on February 2 after posting 25 points, eight rebounds, seven assists and six steals in the Cougars' win at Elon. Barbot also garnered 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 116 wins at CofC, including three straight 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:
- 11 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 1,536 points as a Cougar and is eighth 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: 1,536 points and counting (8th on the Cougars all-time scoring list).
- Taryn Barbot: 199 steals, 1 away from 200.
- Taylor Barbot: 283 rebounds, 17 away from 300.
- Tyja Beans: 482 rebounds, 18 away from 500.
- Tyja Beans: 97 steals, 3 away from 100.
- Marissa Brown: 295 points, 5 away from 300.
- Grace Ezebilo: 798 points, 2 away from 800.
COUGAR PANTRY DONATIONS — The Cougar Pantry – a donation-based student led organization at Charleston that works to combat food insecurity on campus by providing students items such as shelf-stable pantry goods and basic hygiene products – will be collecting donations on Friday. Fans are encouraged to bring donations and more information can be found here on the Cougar Pantry's website.
GAME DAY REMINDERS — Doors will open 60 minutes prior to tip-off, and concession stands will open shortly after.
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, 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.
For complete coverage of Charleston women's basketball, follow us on X (@CofCWBB) and Instagram (@CofCWBB).
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