SOUTH CAROLINA WOMEN'S BASKETBALL South Carolina just had its most dominant game this season. The No. 1 USC women's basketball team (4-0) flexed its muscles at Colonial Life Arena, trouncing East Carolina (2-2) in a commanding 95-44 win Sunday afternoon.
Sure, it's ECU — picked to finish sixth in the American Athletic Conference — but the Gamecocks didn't look this strong Thursday in a 32-point win against Coppin State. Dominating teams you're supposed to dominate is always a good thing. Said USC head coach Dawn Staley of blowout wins: "It's a perfect time for us to make sure our habits are being played out, and it's a really hard time for the mistakes in the habits.
Because the score is so lopsided, I'm only looking at habits." USC stormed to a 13-0 lead in Sunday's first quarter, powered by relentless defense that set the tone early. The Gamecocks forced 26 turnovers and held the Pirates to 38.
8% shooting. Chloe Kitts led USC with 14 points and seven rebounds. Joyce Edwards and MiLaysia Fulwiley both chipped in 12 points, while Sania Feagin and Bree Hall scored 10 points each.
Every available Gamecock played and scored in Sunday's win. Guard Tessa Johnson missed her second straight game, as she recovers from a lingering injury. "Just be great for any and everybody," Feagin said when asked about the balanced scoring effort.
"When your number's called, everybody come in ready and prepared for what we practiced the days before." USC travels to take on rival Clemson on Wedn.
