Alabama 57, at South Carolina 83

COLUMBIA, S.C. (Interstat) — In a marquee Southeastern Conference opener pitting two of the nation’s premier teams, South Carolina delivered a commanding statement, overwhelming Alabama 83-57 in a women’s basketball showdown Thursday afternoon at Colonial Life Arena. The Gamecocks, fueled by a dominant defensive performance and a game-high 25 points from star forward Joyce Edwards, handed the Crimson Tide its first loss of the season. Both teams entered the contest with identical 14-0 records, but South Carolina’s stifling pressure and efficient offense created a separation that grew steadily after halftime. The game’s most pivotal sequence arrived late in the first… Read more...