Camden native Edwards, Okot lead Gamecocks past Anderson

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COLUMBIA, SC – No. 2/2 South Carolina women’s basketball was solid Friday night, defeating the Anderson Trojans 112-31 in an exhibition matchup at Colonial Life Arena.

The Gamecocks built early momentum in the first quarter with a 9-0 run, and all five starters found the scoreboard, with at least 3 points each.

South Carolina’s defense held the Trojans to just two points in the second quarter, keeping strong control of the game into halftime.

Freshman forward Joyce Edwards led the way with 27 points in her debut, with 10 coming in the second quarter. Senior center Madina Okot posted a double-double with 17 points and 15 rebounds.

The Gamecocks out-rebounded the Trojans 61-28, including 19 on the offensive end.

South Carolina’s bench outscored Anderson’s entire roster (39-31), and five Gamecocks finished in double figures. Newcomer Agot Makeer finished with 16, scoring 10 in the final quarter as part of a 16-4 run by the Gamecocks.

The team shot 84.6 percent (22-of-26) from the free throw line and grabbed 22 steals. South Carolina was dominant in the paint, outscoring the Trojans 68-12.

South Carolina heads to Atlanta to take on the North Carolina Tar Heels in their final preseason exhibition Thursday, October 30, at State Farm Arena. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m.

Continue to check GamecocksOnline.com and the team’s social media accounts (@GamecockWBB) for more information on the program.

 

NOTABLES

  • All 10 available Gamecocks who hit the floor scored at least five points, with all five starters scoring in the first quarter
  • Five Gamecocks finished in double figures
  • The South Carolina bench outscored all of Anderson as a team, 39-31
  • The Gamecocks were strong at the free-throw line, going 22-for-26 (84.6 percent)
  • Joyce Edwards led the way with 27 points, finishing 9-for-13 from the floor and 7-for-8 at the free throw line
  • Newcomer Madina Okot finished with a double-double, scoring 17 points and grabbing 15 boards
  • Ta’Niyah Latson ended in double figures with 14 points, going a perfect 6-for-6 at the charity stripe
  • Agot Makeer tallied 16 points, also ending perfect at the free throw line (6-for-6) and grabbing a team-high five steals
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