South Carolina Cruises to 83-65 Win Over UConn
Dominant Performance Puts Gamecocks in Driver's Seat
Columbia, SC - The South Carolina Gamecocks put on a dominant performance at home on Sunday, cruising to an 83-65 victory over the UConn Huskies. The win marked the Gamecocks' first over UConn since 2019 and moved them to 11-1 on the season.
The Gamecocks were led by Destanni Henderson, who finished with a game-high 25 points and 7 assists. Zia Cooke added 18 points, while Aliyah Boston notched a double-double with 16 points and 12 rebounds. UConn was led by Aaliyah Edwards, who scored 14 points and grabbed 9 rebounds.
South Carolina controlled the pace of the game from the opening tip and never trailed. The Gamecocks shot 48.4% from the field and held UConn to just 37.7% shooting. They also outrebounded the Huskies 44-30 and had 12 steals.
The victory was a statement win for South Carolina, who are now firmly in the driver's seat in the SEC. The Gamecocks will look to continue their winning ways when they face Texas A&M on Thursday.
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