South Carolina Dominates Missouri in SEC Women’s Basketball Showdown

COLUMBIA, S.C. (Interstat) — South Carolina delivered a commanding performance Thursday night, routing Missouri 112-71 in a Southeastern Conference women’s basketball game at Colonial Life Arena.

The Gamecocks (28-2, 15-1 SEC) overwhelmed the Tigers from the start, building a 33-13 lead after the first quarter and never relenting before a crowd of 15,526. Joyce Edwards led South Carolina with 23 points, while Madina Okot added 26 points on efficient inside play. Ta’Niya Latson contributed 17 points and seven assists.

Missouri (16-14, 6-10) was led by Grace Slaughter’s 21 points and Jayla Smith’s 16. The Tigers’ offense stalled in the fourth quarter, managing only eight points as South Carolina closed the game on a decisive run. The Gamecocks shot 60% from the field and outscored Missouri 66-30 in the paint.