South Carolina WBB Freshman Misses Gamecocks’ Trip to Louisville
The South Carolina women’s basketball team faces a challenge as they prepare for an away game against Louisville. Freshman guard Agot Makeer won’t participate due to being in concussion protocol.
Game Details
The matchup is scheduled for Thursday at 7 p.m. and will be broadcast on ESPN. South Carolina, currently ranked No. 3, owns a record of 7-1, while No. 22 Louisville has a record of 7-2.
Impact of Makeer’s Absence
Agot Makeer has made notable contributions this season, averaging 5.9 points and 3.6 rebounds over 16 minutes of play per game. This makes her performance significant, especially given she leads USC’s two freshmen in playing time.
With Makeer’s absence, Coach Dawn Staley will have only nine healthy players available. This is particularly crucial as the Gamecocks have already faced injury setbacks this season.
Roster Challenges
South Carolina has dealt with thin roster conditions throughout the season. The team lost fellow guard Maddy McDaniel due to injury early in the season, further complicating their lineup.
So far, there have only been three games this season in which all 10 healthy players were available for the complete duration. Now, bench players such as McDaniel and freshman Ayla McDowell will likely see increased minutes against Louisville.
Upcoming Game Schedule
- Thursday: at Louisville, 7 p.m. (ESPN)
- Sunday: vs NC Central, 12 p.m. (SEC Network Plus)
- Dec. 14: vs Penn State, 3:30 p.m. (ESPN)
- Dec. 18: at South Florida, TBA (ESPN+)
The Gamecocks will need to adjust their strategy to cope with the loss of Makeer, but they remain focused on their next challenge in Louisville.
