Top-ranked Gamecocks dominate No. 22 Georgia, 58-35

ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Bianca Cuevas scored 16 points and top-ranked South Carolina protected its undefeated record by beating No. 22 Georgia 58-35 on Thursday night.

South Carolina (22-0, 10-0 Southeastern Conference) plays at No. 2 Connecticut on Monday night in a matchup of the nation’s top two teams.

Tiffany Mitchell had 14 points for the Gamecocks.

Georgia (17-6, 5-5) has lost three straight — all to Top 10 teams.

Aleighsa Welch had two points, 14 rebounds and three of the Gamecocks’ 10 blocked shots, which matched their season high.