No. 1 South Carolina women's basketball beats Clemson 65-44 for 16th straight win
South Carolina's women's basketball team secured a 65-44 victory over Clemson, marking their 16th consecutive win against the Tigers.
The No. 1 ranked South Carolina women's basketball team defeated Clemson 65-44 on Thursday night, extending their winning streak against the Tigers to 16 games, Live 5 WCSC reported.
Tessa Johnson led the Gamecocks with 13 points, while Chloe Kitts contributed 12 points and 12 rebounds, achieving her 19th career double-double, according to the Associated Press.
South Carolina struggled in the first half, holding only a nine-point lead at halftime, but dominated the third quarter by outscoring Clemson 21-7 and holding them to 0-of-7 shooting during that period, Live 5 WCSC noted.
The Tigers' defense kept the game close early, but Johnson and Kitts combined for 13 points in the first six minutes of the third quarter, building a lead Clemson could not overcome, the AP reported.
South Carolina's next game is against No. 3 Southern California on Sunday in Greenville, South Carolina, setting up a marquee matchup ahead, Live 5 WCSC said.
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