COLUMBIA, S.C. (Interstat) — South Carolina delivered a commanding performance Sunday, defeating Mississippi 85-48 in a Southeastern Conference women’s basketball game at Colonial Life Arena.

The Gamecocks, now 27-2, overwhelmed the Rebels with a 25-point third quarter to pull away before a crowd of 18,000. Joyce Edwards led South Carolina with 21 points and six rebounds, while Madina Okot added a double-double with 17 points and 10 rebounds. Christeen Iwuala scored 12 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for Mississippi, which fell to 21-8.

South Carolina’s defense was stifling, forcing 14 turnovers and blocking 11 shots. The Gamecocks shot 49% from the floor and were a perfect 13 for 13 from the free-throw line. Mississippi struggled offensively, shooting just 26% overall.