South Carolina Gamecocks Dominate Vanderbilt Commodores in SEC Quarterfinal

The South Carolina Gamecocks showcased their prowess in a commanding victory over the Vanderbilt Commodores with an 84-63 win in the SEC Quarterfinal at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. The Gamecocks' performance elevated their season record, demonstrating their dominance on the court with a balanced attack that overwhelmed the Commodores from start to finish.

Game Highlights

The game began with the South Carolina Gamecocks setting an aggressive pace, scoring 24 points in both the first and second quarters. Their offensive efficiency was on full display, shooting 55 percent from the field and an impressive 46 percent from beyond the arc. The team's ability to control both ends of the floor was evident as they amassed a total of 42 rebounds, outmatching Vanderbilt's 28.

Chloe Kitts led all scorers with a remarkable performance, contributing 25 points and securing 10 rebounds for a double-double. Her shooting accuracy was nearly flawless, making 86 percent of her shots from two-point range. MiLaysia Fulwiley also made significant contributions with her all-around game, scoring 15 points, dishing out three assists, grabbing six rebounds, and stealing four times.

On defense, South Carolina was relentless. They recorded five blocks and twelve steals throughout the game. This defensive pressure contributed to Vanderbilt turning over the ball sixteen times which translated into eighteen points off turnovers for South Carolina.

Vanderbilt's Effort

Despite facing a tough opponent in South Carolina, Vanderbilt showed resilience particularly in the third quarter where they scored twenty-five points - their highest-scoring quarter of the match. They were led by efficient free-throw shooting at ninety-two percent but struggled from field goal range making only thirty-seven percent of their attempts.

The Commodores managed to keep competitive partly due to their effort on three-point attempts where they shot thirty-three percent compared to South Carolina’s forty-six percent. However, they couldn't match up inside against South Carolina’s fifty-eight points in paint dominance.

Looking Ahead

As fans look forward to more exciting action from these teams during this conference tournament season remember that every play counts towards achieving postseason glory. For those who missed this electrifying matchup or wish to relive some of its best moments make sure not miss future broadcasts on ESPN channel two hundred six for comprehensive coverage of women’s college basketball at its finest.

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