South Carolina Hosts Historic HBCU Tournament | Columbia News

South Carolina’s women’s basketball team is hosting the inaugural PowHER Player Classic this Thanksgiving weekend at Colonial Life Arena, featuring three HBCUs in a historic first for the program. The action kicks off Saturday with NC Central vs. Alabama A&M, followed by the Gamecocks taking on Tennessee State. Coaches like Olivia Gaines (former Gamecock player/coach) and Candice Dupree (WNBA champ, Staley alum) bring deep ties to the program. This tournament reflects Coach Staley’s 15-year commitment to scheduling HBCU matchups — blending talent, tradition, and community right here in Columbia. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7ada871046aecaa4