The South Carolina Gamecocks face their biggest test of the season against No. 15 Iowa State in a compelling non-conference showdown. Dawn Staley's powerhouse program travels to Hilton Coliseum for a marquee matchup against an Iowa State team that has emerged as one of women's basketball's most exciting teams this season.

The Iowa State women's basketball team's schedule is full of tough non-conference opponents. Perhaps the most difficult one is coming up Thursday. No. 15 Iowa State will take on the reigning national champion and fifth-ranked South Carolina at 12:30 p.