South Carolina
Tennessee
COLUMBIA, S.C. (02/07/2026) — The South Carolina Gamecocks delivered a commanding performance on their home court, defeating the Tennessee Lady Volunteers 93-50 in front of a crowd of 16,206 at Colonial Life Arena. The Gamecocks' offense was virtually unstoppable, setting a program record for single-game shooting in an SEC contest by converting an astounding 69% of their field goals.
How It Happened
The game began as a competitive affair, with nine lead changes in the first quarter. The Tennessee Lady Volunteers kept pace with the high-powered South Carolina offense early on, with the score tied at 16-16 late in the opening period. However, the Gamecocks closed the quarter on a 9-2 run to take a 25-18 lead and seize control of the contest.
South Carolina extended its lead in the second quarter, outscoring Tennessee 22-14 to take a 47-32 advantage into halftime. The Gamecocks' offensive onslaught continued into the second half, as they opened the third quarter with a 6-0 run to push their lead to 21 points. By the end of the third, South Carolina held a commanding 71-41 lead. The fourth quarter saw more of the same, with the Gamecocks holding the Lady Vols scoreless for the first five minutes of the period.
Turning Point
The decisive moment of the game came late in the first quarter. With the score knotted at 16, South Carolina orchestrated a 9-2 run to close out the period. This surge gave the Gamecocks a lead they would not relinquish for the remainder of the contest and marked the beginning of their offensive explosion. Tennessee was unable to mount a significant challenge for the rest of the game as South Carolina's lead continued to grow.
Star of the Game
While all five of South Carolina's starters scored in double figures, Ta'Niya Latson led the charge with 21 points on an efficient 9-of-15 shooting from the field. She also contributed four steals on the defensive end. Joyce Edwards was another key contributor for the Gamecocks, finishing with 20 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 assists. Madina Okot recorded a double-double with 10 points and a game-high 15 rebounds.
For the Tennessee Lady Volunteers, Talaysia Cooper was the leading scorer with 17 points, including four three-pointers. Janiah Barker added 10 points and a team-high six rebounds.
What It Means
The victory was South Carolina's ninth consecutive win over Tennessee and solidified their position atop the SEC standings. The Gamecocks' record-setting offensive display sends a clear message to the rest of the conference that they are a dominant force. For the Tennessee Lady Volunteers, the lopsided loss was a historic one, marking the largest margin of defeat in program history at 43 points. The Lady Vols will look to regroup from this tough road loss as they continue their SEC campaign.