Overview
- The Gamecocks closed with a 20-2 fourth quarter, holding Clemson to 0-for-17 shooting in the period to seal a 65-37 win.
- Joyce Edwards led with 18 points and Tessa Johnson added 13, while Florida State transfer Ta'Niya Latson scored 12.
- Madina Okot posted a double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds as South Carolina controlled the glass.
- The victory marked the program's 300th win since Colonial Life Arena opened in 2002, and South Carolina next visits No. 8 Southern Cal on Saturday in Los Angeles.
- Elsewhere in the Top 25, No. 10 N.C. State beat Maine 66-47 behind Khamil Pierre's 18-point, 10-rebound effort, and No. 20 Oklahoma State routed Prairie View A&M 105-55 with Micah Gray scoring 25 and Achol Akot adding 15 points and 11 rebounds.