Friday, February 6
Charleston, S.C.
7:00 PM
College of Charleston
vs
UNCW
Women's Basketball Hosts UNCW Friday Night
2/5/2026 11:44:00 AM | Women's Basketball
CHARLESTON, S.C. – The College of Charleston women's basketball team returns to TD for a matchup against UNCW Friday night.
GAME #22 — College of Charleston (18-3, 10-0 CAA) vs. UNCW (5-16, 1-9 CAA) | Friday, February 6 | 7 p.m. | TD Arena | Charleston, S.C. | FloCollege
OPENING TIP — CofC, the preseason Coastal Athletic Association favorites, is 10-0 in CAA play and off to the best start in conference play in program history. The team is 18-3 overall and finished non-conference play 8-3 with quality wins at Quinnipiac (now a top-20 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 7th in the most recent College Insider Mid-Major top-25 rankings, which the highest ranking in program history. CofC is ranked No. 98 in the Torvik and No. 99 in the NET.
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 — 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.
AMONG THE NCAA — The Cougars currently have three 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 (4.3), 6th in rebounds per game (11.8), 8th in total rebounds (248) and is also in the top-20 in defensive boards per game (7.5). 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 (130) and assist/turnover ratio (2.36). Taryn Barbot is in the top-20 in free throw percentage (90.3%).
As a team, Charleston is 8th in the country in offensive rebounds per game (16.2) and is in the top-20 in turnover margin (6.71).
(*Stats as of 2/5/26)
LAST TIME OUT — The College of Charleston women's basketball team earned a 61-49 win at Campbell on Tuesday night.
With the win, the Cougars earned their 800th win in program history.
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 SEAHAWKS — After starting conference play with a win over Northeastern, UNCW has lost nine straight contests. The Seahawks are 5-16 overall and 1-10 on the road this year.
The Seahawks are led by graduate guard Rori Cox who's averaging 14.3 points and 6.1 rebounds per game. She was also the CAA Player of the Week on December 1st. The other double-digit scorer for UNCW is redshirt sophomore guard Kylah Silver. Silver's averaging 11.8 points and 5.4 boards per contest. Silver was the CAA Player of the Week on November 24th.
UNCW was picked 10th in the CAA Preseason Poll and is currently 13th in the CAA.
MATCHUP HISTORY VS. UNCW — Charleston is 21-20 all-time against UNCW and the Cougars have won the last five contests between the two teams, including a 71-37 route on January 23. At home, CofC holds a 10-8 record against the Seahawks.
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 7th in the most recent College Insider Mid-Major top-25 rankings, which the highest ranking in program history. CofC is ranked No. 98 in the Torvik and No. 99 in the NET.
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.
Taylor Barbot garnered Coastal Athletic Association Player of the Week honors 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 113 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 1,455 points as a Cougar and is 11th 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
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:
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 #22 — College of Charleston (18-3, 10-0 CAA) vs. UNCW (5-16, 1-9 CAA) | Friday, February 6 | 7 p.m. | TD Arena | Charleston, S.C. | FloCollege
OPENING TIP — CofC, the preseason Coastal Athletic Association favorites, is 10-0 in CAA play and off to the best start in conference play in program history. The team is 18-3 overall and finished non-conference play 8-3 with quality wins at Quinnipiac (now a top-20 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 7th in the most recent College Insider Mid-Major top-25 rankings, which the highest ranking in program history. CofC is ranked No. 98 in the Torvik and No. 99 in the NET.
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 — 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.
AMONG THE NCAA — The Cougars currently have three 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 (4.3), 6th in rebounds per game (11.8), 8th in total rebounds (248) and is also in the top-20 in defensive boards per game (7.5). 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 (130) and assist/turnover ratio (2.36). Taryn Barbot is in the top-20 in free throw percentage (90.3%).
As a team, Charleston is 8th in the country in offensive rebounds per game (16.2) and is in the top-20 in turnover margin (6.71).
(*Stats as of 2/5/26)
LAST TIME OUT — The College of Charleston women's basketball team earned a 61-49 win at Campbell on Tuesday night.
With the win, the Cougars earned their 800th win in program history.
- After trailing for the majority of the first quarter, back-to-back triples from Sophia Tougas and a layup from Anilys Rolon gave the Cougars a 17-15 lead after the first 10 minutes.
- Rolon continued to stay hot as she drilled a three to put CofC up 24-19 and forced a Camels timeout with 6:34 left in the half.
- The Cougars and the Camels traded buckets for the rest of the half with Charleston taking a 31-28 edge into the break.
- Down 39-38 with 4:38 left in the third, Charleston closed the quarter on a 9-3 spurt to take a 47-42 advantage into the final stanza.
- CofC continued its run as the Cougars scored the first nine points of the fourth quarter to take control of the game with a 56-42 lead with 5:00 left to play.
- Campbell pulled within 10 with 2:40 remaining, but buckets from Taylor and Taryn Barbot sealed the game as the Cougars went on the win by a final score of 61-49 at Gore 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 SEAHAWKS — After starting conference play with a win over Northeastern, UNCW has lost nine straight contests. The Seahawks are 5-16 overall and 1-10 on the road this year.
The Seahawks are led by graduate guard Rori Cox who's averaging 14.3 points and 6.1 rebounds per game. She was also the CAA Player of the Week on December 1st. The other double-digit scorer for UNCW is redshirt sophomore guard Kylah Silver. Silver's averaging 11.8 points and 5.4 boards per contest. Silver was the CAA Player of the Week on November 24th.
UNCW was picked 10th in the CAA Preseason Poll and is currently 13th in the CAA.
MATCHUP HISTORY VS. UNCW — Charleston is 21-20 all-time against UNCW and the Cougars have won the last five contests between the two teams, including a 71-37 route on January 23. At home, CofC holds a 10-8 record against the Seahawks.
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 7th in the most recent College Insider Mid-Major top-25 rankings, which the highest ranking in program history. CofC is ranked No. 98 in the Torvik and No. 99 in the NET.
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.
Taylor Barbot garnered Coastal Athletic Association Player of the Week honors 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 113 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 1,455 points as a Cougar and is 11th 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: 1,455 points and counting (11th on the Cougars all-time scoring list).
- Taryn Barbot: 495 field goals made, 5 away from 500.
- Marissa Brown: 287 points, 13 away from 300.
- Tyja Beans: 784 points, 16 away from 800.
- Tyja Beans: 92 steals, 8 away from 100.
- Grace Ezebilo: 976 rebounds, 24 away from 1,000.
- Jami Hill: 199 points, 1 away from 200.
- Anilys Rolon: 91 points, 9 away from 100.
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.
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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