South Carolina women’s basketball team dominated Iowa State with a 76-36 victory on Thanksgiving Day at the Elevance Health Fort Myers Women’s Tip-Off tournament. The Gamecocks’ defense held the Cyclones to just 23% field goal shooting, leading them to a big win. South Carolina went on a 32-0 run in the first half, taking a commanding 35-9 lead at halftime. Audi Crooks and Mackenzie Hare were top performers for South Carolina, scoring 13 and 12 points respectively.
Iowa State struggled against South Carolina’s defense but managed to make a comeback in the third quarter, cutting the lead to 17 points. However, the Gamecocks pulled away again and secured the win. Crooks extended her streak of double-digit scoring to 39 games, showcasing her consistency on the court.
Next up, Iowa State will face Middle Tennessee in their next game. The Cyclones, with a record of 853-668 under head coach Bill Fennelly, have made at least one 3-point field goal in an NCAA record 934 consecutive games. Crooks’ impressive performance, along with Hare’s sharpshooting, contributed to South Carolina’s dominant win over Iowa State. These strong performances bode well for the Gamecocks as they continue their season.
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