COLUMBIA, S.C. (Interstat) — Top-ranked South Carolina delivered a commanding performance in its home opener, routing Bowling Green 114-47 in a non-conference women’s basketball game Friday night at Colonial Life Arena.

The Gamecocks (2-0) overwhelmed the Falcons (1-1) from the start, building a 55-19 halftime lead and never relenting. Joyce Edwards led a balanced South Carolina attack with 24 points, while Madina Okot recorded a double-double with 13 points and 11 rebounds. Raven Johnson facilitated the offense with 11 assists.

South Carolina’s dominance was evident inside, outscoring Bowling Green 66-18 in the paint. Johnea Donahue and Joniyah Bland-Fitzpatrick paced the Falcons with nine and 10 points, respectively, in the loss. A crowd of 16,649 watched the Gamecocks cruise to their second victory of the young season.