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South Carolina Gamecocks Paint a Masterpiece in Fayetteville Against Arkansas Razorbacks

The South Carolina Gamecocks, ranked 3rd, showcased their dominance with a commanding victory over the Arkansas Razorbacks at Bud Walton Arena. The final score of 93-58 improved the Gamecocks' record to 15-1, while the Razorbacks fell to 8-8.


Mar 19, 2023; Columbia, SC, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks guard Zia Cooke (1), guard Kierra Fletcher (41), center Kamilla Cardoso (10) and forward Aliyah Boston (4) celebrate a play against the South Florida Bulls in the second half of South Carolina Gamecocks 76-45 victory at Colonial Life Arena, advancing them to the Sweet 16. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports

First Quarter


The opening quarter set the tone for the game as South Carolina surged ahead with an impressive offensive display. Scoring 29 points, they quickly established control and never looked back. Their defense was equally formidable, limiting Arkansas to just 12 points and creating a significant early lead.


Second Quarter


In the second quarter, both teams found their rhythm offensively. The Gamecocks added another 19 points to their tally while maintaining a solid defensive stance against the Hogs' attempts to close the gap. Despite Arkansas scoring an equal number of points in this period, South Carolina's initial lead kept them comfortably ahead.


Third Quarter


South Carolina's relentless attack continued into the third quarter as they scored another remarkable 28 points. Their ability to capitalize on turnovers was evident throughout this period, contributing significantly to their overall success in fast-break situations and extending their advantage further over Arkansas.


Fourth Quarter


The final quarter saw South Carolina maintain its composure and control over proceedings despite some spirited efforts from Arkansas who managed only 13 points compared to South Carolina’s steady contribution of another 17 points. The Gamecocks’ bench played a crucial role by adding depth and ensuring that there were no lapses in performance until the end.


Key performances came from Joyce Edwards who contributed significantly with her scoring prowess alongside Madina Okot’s defensive strength which included multiple blocks that stifled any potential comeback by Arkansas during critical moments of play.


This comprehensive victory highlighted several game-changing plays for South Carolina Gamecocks vs Arkansas Razorbacks which ultimately determined this one-sided affair at Bud Walton Arena.


Looking forward, fans can catch more action when South Carolina hosts Georgia Lady Bulldogs on January 11th at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia at 2:00 PM EDT broadcasted live on SEC Network TV channel.


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