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No. 1 Gamecocks Surge Past Clemson 65-44
13 Nov
Summary
- South Carolina secured its 16th consecutive win against Clemson.
- Tessa Johnson scored 13 points, Chloe Kitts had 12 points and 12 rebounds.
- The Gamecocks overcame a slow start with a dominant third quarter.
The No. 1 South Carolina Gamecocks defeated their in-state rival Clemson Tigers 65-44 on Thursday night, marking their 16th consecutive victory in the series. Despite a slow start and trailing by just nine points at halftime, the Gamecocks dominated the third quarter, outscoring Clemson 21-7.
Tessa Johnson ignited the Gamecocks' offense in the second half, scoring nine of her 13 points in the third quarter. Chloe Kitts recorded her second consecutive double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds. The team's defensive intensity increased after halftime, holding Clemson to just 7 points in the pivotal third quarter.
This win builds momentum for South Carolina as they prepare to face No. 3 Southern California on Sunday in Greenville, a marquee matchup featuring preseason All-American JuJu Watkins.
