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Can South Carolina Gamecocks Continue Their Dominance at Thompson-Boling Arena?

As the South Carolina Gamecocks prepare to face off against the Tennessee Lady Volunteers at Thompson-Boling Arena, fans are eager to see if their team can maintain their impressive performance streak. The Gamecocks have been showcasing a formidable display of basketball prowess in recent games, and this upcoming match on February 16 is expected to be no exception.


Mar 5, 2023; Greenville, SC, USA; South Carolina guard Zia Cooke (1) scores past Tennessee guard Jordan Horston (25) during the second quarter of the SEC Women's Basketball Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard-USA TODAY Sports

The statistics speak volumes about the Gamecocks' current form. In their last game against Bowling Green Falcons, they secured a commanding victory with 93 points, demonstrating a high shooting efficiency with field goal and two-point percentages at 59 and 60 percent respectively. Their three-point shots were also noteworthy, hitting an impressive 56 percent from beyond the arc.


Another aspect of their game that stood out was their ability to capitalize on turnovers, scoring 21 points off them while maintaining an assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.75. Defensively, they were just as dominant with ten steals and four blocks.


Mar 5, 2023; Greenville, SC, USA; Tennessee guard Jasmine Powell (15) strips the ball from South Carolina forward Laeticia Amihere (15) during the first quarter of the SEC Women's Basketball Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard-USA TODAY Sports

In an earlier game against Presbyterian Blue Hose, the Gamecocks crushed their opponents with a staggering scoreline of 99-29. They showed exceptional defensive capabilities by racking up seventeen blocks and fourteen steals while keeping personal fouls low at six for the entire game.


Even when faced with tougher competition like Utah Utes where they won by a narrower margin (78-69), South Carolina demonstrated resilience through effective shooting (54 percent field goals) and dominance in paint scoring (44 points).


The consistency in performance across these games suggests that fans can expect another strong showing from the Gamecocks as they play away from home. The venue might pose challenges due to fan support for the home team but based on recent trends; it's clear that South Carolina has both offensive firepower and defensive solidity to tackle these obstacles head-on.


Fans can catch this exciting matchup live on February 16th at Thompson-Boling Arena or tune in for coverage if unable to attend what promises to be another thrilling contest in women's college basketball.

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