South Carolina’s women’s basketball team made history on Wednesday night with a 77-45 victory over rival Clemson, marking their 43rd consecutive win. Te-Hina Paopao led the way with 13 points, while Ashlyn Watkins recorded a double-double with 10 points and 11 rebounds. The Gamecocks found themselves trailing early in the game before going on a 17-0 run to take control.
This impressive win surpassed South Carolina’s previous record of 42 straight wins, which began with their national championship victory in the 2022 NCAA Tournament. The team’s dominant defense was once again on display, forcing Clemson into 19 turnovers and outrebounding them 54-30. Loyal McQueen was the top scorer for Clemson with 15 points.
The key moment of the game came when Clemson took a 17-12 lead in the second quarter, only for South Carolina to respond with a scoring spree to end the half. The Gamecocks improved their shooting efficiency during this run, making 8 of 15 shots after struggling earlier in the game.
South Carolina remains undefeated at 5-0 and continues to assert their dominance in women’s college basketball. The team’s success is a testament to their talent and determination, as they aim to build on this historic win and continue their winning streak in the games to come.
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