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South Carolina Gamecocks Dominate Mississippi State Bulldogs

News Summary

The South Carolina Gamecocks showcased their strength with a convincing 95-68 victory over the Mississippi State Bulldogs in Starkville. The Gamecocks improved their record to 14-1, dominating particularly in the second half after overcoming an early 11-point deficit. Star player Tessa Johnson led the charge with 22 points, and the team excelled from long range, sinking a total of 10 three-pointers. Meanwhile, Mississippi State continues to struggle, facing their second consecutive conference loss. The Gamecocks now look ahead to their next matchup against Texas A&M.

South Carolina Women’s Basketball Triumphs Over Mississippi State

In a thrilling showdown in Starkville, the South Carolina Gamecocks, proudly standing at No. 2 in the nation, flexed their muscles and pulled off a convincing 95-68 victory against the Mississippi State Bulldogs this past Sunday.

This win boosts South Carolina’s impressive record to 14-1 overall and keeps them shining bright in the SEC with a 2-0 conference record. Meanwhile, the Bulldogs’ struggles continue as they slip to 13-3 overall and a worrying 0-2 in SEC play.

A Rocky Start

The Gamecocks found themselves in a bit of a pickle early on. The Bulldogs surged to an impressive lead, reaching as high as 11 points during the second quarter, catching many fans by surprise. However, a twist of fate came with a setback for South Carolina when key player Ashlyn Watkins had to leave the game due to a left leg injury, leaving a cloud of worry hanging over the team.

A Strong Comeback

four three-pointers that helped narrow the gap to 42-34 at halftime. As the game wore on, South Carolina seemed to get stronger, closing the first half with an astonishing 19-2 run, turning the tide in their favor.

Dominating the Second Half

the first seven minutes, overwhelming them with a blistering 26-11 scoring run in the third quarter. Fans could feel the energy shift as South Carolina took control of the game.

Three-Point Barrage

10 three-pointers. Tessa Johnson was a standout, contributing 22 points and shooting 8-for-11 overall, including 4-for-6 from beyond the arc. Te-Hina Paopao also put in a solid performance with 15 points, adding five assists and four rebounds to the mix.

Chloe Kitts made her presence known with a strong double-double, netting 17 points and pulling down 10 rebounds. The team’s ability to capitalize on their opponents’ mistakes was evident, as they scored 23 points off Mississippi State’s 20 turnovers. It’s safe to say that South Carolina played a well-rounded game from start to finish!

Mississippi’s Struggles

24 points, but it wasn’t enough to hold off the relentless Gamecocks. Destiney McPhaul showed some fiery energy off the bench, adding 14 points to the Bulldogs’ total. Unfortunately, the woes continued for Mississippi State, now having lost consecutive conference games by at least 22 points.

Looking Ahead

As for South Carolina, they have their sights set on their next challenge against Texas A&M on Thursday. With momentum on their side and a strong roster, it looks like another exciting game is in store for fans!