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South Carolina Obliterates Southern in NCAA Opener
21 Mar
Summary
- South Carolina secured a dominant 103-34 win against Southern.
- The Gamecocks established a commanding 15-0 run to begin the game.
- Joyce Edwards led South Carolina with 19 points at halftime.

The South Carolina Gamecocks commenced their NCAA tournament journey with an overwhelming 103-34 triumph against Southern University in Columbia on Saturday afternoon. This dominant performance marked their largest opening run of the season, a decisive 15-0 start.
By halftime, South Carolina held a significant lead, bolstered by Joyce Edwards' 19 points. The Gamecocks' defense was relentless, holding Southern to just 19 points and a mere 23 percent field goal shooting before the break. South Carolina also controlled the boards with a 27-17 rebounding advantage.
Continuing their commanding play in the second half, the Gamecocks prevented Southern from scoring any field goals during the third quarter. They outscored their opponent 32-2 in that period, securing their path to the second round. South Carolina is set to face the winner of the Clemson vs. Southern Cal game on Monday.




