TAMPA, Fla. (Interstat) — The South Carolina women’s basketball team delivered a performance of overwhelming force Thursday night, dismantling South Florida 103-44 at the Yuengling Center in a nonconference game that was decided almost from the opening tip.

The Gamecocks, improving to 11-1, unleashed a relentless offensive and defensive onslaught, scoring the game’s first 10 points and never looking back. They led 28-15 after the first quarter, extended the advantage to 52-25 by halftime, and cruised through the second half before an announced crowd of 3,767.

The most important part of the game was its inception. South Carolina established immediate and total dominance in the opening minutes, setting a tone that South Florida could never alter. The Gamecocks won the opening tip, and within the first 50 seconds, forward Joyce Edwards had a tip-in and center Madina Okot converted a layup off a Raven Johnson assist. South Florida turnovers on its first two possessions led directly to more South Carolina points, including two Edwards free throws, forcing a Bulls timeout just over a minute into the game with the score already 6-0. This blistering start, fueled by defensive pressure and efficient scoring, effectively ended the contest as a competition, allowing South Carolina to execute its game plan with ease for the remaining 39 minutes.

Edwards, a 6-foot-3 sophomore from Camden, South Carolina, was the game’s standout performer. She dominated at both ends, scoring a game-high 34 points in just 27 minutes of action. She added two blocks and a steal, showcasing the all-around game that has made her South Carolina’s top star. Her performance continued a torrid stretch, following games of 29 and 25 points in her previous two outings.

She was far from alone. Guard Ta’Niya Latson of Miami contributed 15 points and four assists, while fellow guard Tessa Johnson added 16 points. Raven Johnson orchestrated the offense with six assists to go with 11 points. The Gamecocks’ size advantage was pivotal, with 6-foot-6 center Madina Okot scoring 12 points and 6-foot-5 forward Adhel Tac adding five points and two blocks off the bench.

South Florida, which fell to 6-6, struggled to find any consistent offense against South Carolina’s formidable defense. The Bulls shot poorly from the field and committed numerous turnovers that the Gamecocks converted into easy transition baskets. Katie Davidson led the Bulls with six points. Ines Piper and Raina Tomasicka each scored seven points.

The victory was South Carolina’s third in a row since its lone loss to Texas on Nov. 27, and its margins of victory during this stretch have been 40, 59, and now 59 points again. The Gamecocks will have a quick turnaround, traveling to face Florida Gulf Coast on Saturday.

South Florida, which has now lost two straight, will look to regroup Sunday when it hosts Navy.

According to pregame analytics from Interstat, South Carolina had a 98.1% probability to win. The Gamecocks easily covered the 29.5-point spread, and the total score of 147 surpassed the over/under line of 136.5.