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Edwards' 34 Highlights Night of Lopsided Wins for Ranked Teams

South Carolina notched its fifth 100-point outing of the season, reinforcing a broader run of convincing nonconference wins by ranked teams.

Dec 7, 2025; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks center Madina Okot (11) and forward Joyce Edwards (8) grab a rebound over North Carolina Central Eagles guard Tierney Coleman (4) in the first half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images
Dec 14, 2025; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns forward Breya Cunningham (25) scores a basket against Baylor Bears forward Bella Fontleroy (22) during the first half at Dickies Arena. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images

Overview

  • No. 3 South Carolina routed South Florida 103-44 as Joyce Edwards set a career high with 34 points on 13-of-14 shooting to move the Gamecocks to 11-1.
  • South Carolina shot 62% from the field, with Tessa Johnson scoring 16, Ta'Niya Latson adding 15, and Madina Okot posting 12 points and 10 rebounds.
  • The Gamecocks opened a 28-15 lead after one quarter, led 52-25 at halftime, and logged their seventh win by 40 or more this season.
  • No. 13 Vanderbilt improved to 11-0 by beating Albany 64-35, as Mikayla Blakes scored 17 with six steals and extended her double-digit scoring streak to 30 games.
  • No. 15 Baylor topped Southern 77-60 behind Bella Fontleroy’s 21 points to reach 11-2, and No. 21 Ohio State beat Norfolk State 79-45 for its eighth straight win to stand 10-1.