GREENVILLE, S.C. (Interstat) — The South Carolina women’s basketball team secured a decisive 87-64 victory over Kentucky in a Southeastern Conference game Friday afternoon at Bi-Lo Center.

The Gamecocks (30-2) controlled the contest from the start, building a 44-27 halftime lead and maintaining a double-digit advantage throughout the second half. Madina Okot led South Carolina with a double-double of 12 points and 13 rebounds. Joyce Edwards scored a game-high 21 points.

Amelia Hassett scored 15 points for the Wildcats (23-10), who got 13 points from Teonni Key and 11 from Clara Strack. South Carolina swept the regular-season series, having also won 60-56 at Kentucky on March 1.