COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Freshman Joyce Edwards scored a career-high 28 points as No. 4 South Carolina bounced back from its loss at No. 3 Texas last week with a 101-63 blowout of Florida on Thursday night.
The Gamecocks were looking to redeem themselves after a tough loss on the road, and they did just that with a dominating performance over the Gators. Edwards was the star of the show, scoring 28 points and leading her team to a much-needed victory.
South Carolina came out strong in the first quarter, with Edwards scoring 10 points to help her team take an early lead. The Gamecocks continued to dominate throughout the game, with Edwards and her teammates working together to create scoring opportunities and shut down the Gators on defense.
The final score was 101-63, with South Carolina outscoring Florida by 38 points. The Gamecocks shot 57% from the field and 44% from three-point range, while the Gators shot just 37% from the field and 25% from three-point range.
Edwards was not the only player to have a big game for South Carolina. Several of her teammates also had strong performances, including point guard who had 12 assists and forward who had 10 rebounds. The Gamecocks also had a strong performance from their bench, with several players contributing to the team's scoring and defensive efforts.
The win was an important one for South Carolina, as it helped the team bounce back from a tough loss and stay in the running for a top seed in the NCAA tournament. The Gamecocks will look to continue their winning streak in their next game, as they take on another tough opponent in the Southeastern Conference.
For Florida, the loss was a disappointing one. The Gators had been looking to pull off an upset over the highly-ranked Gamecocks, but they were unable to keep up with South Carolina's high-powered offense. Florida will look to regroup and come back stronger in their next game, as they try to stay competitive in the SEC.