Chloe Kitts tied her career high with 21 points on 9-of-9 shooting as No. 1 overall seed South Carolina easily overcame the absence of starters Kamilla Cardoso and Bree Hall to beat No. 16 seed Presbyterian 91-39 in the first round of the women’s NCAA Tournament.
South Carolina guard MiLaysia Fulwiley passes between Presbyterian forward Nuria Cunill and guard Laney Scoggins during the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the women’s NCAA Tournament in Columbia, S.C., Friday, March 22, 2024. South Carolina forward Ashlyn Watkins, right, shoots over Presbyterian guard Paige Kindseth during the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the women’s NCAA Tournament in Columbia, S.C., Friday, March 22, 2024.
South Carolina played without Cardoso, its leading scorer, while she served a one-game suspension for her ejection for fighting last time out at the SEC Tournament finals on March 10. Hall, who started the previous 32 games, came out in street clothes on the bench. A team spokeswoman texted that Hall was out for “precautionary reasons.”UConn will begin its quest for a 12th national title as a No.
Sania Feagin, a reserve starting with Cardoso and Hall out, had six points in the game’s first five minutes and Fulwiley, the SEC Tournament MVP, had two 3-pointers in the first quarter as the Gamecocks opened a 23-10 lead. Presbyterian could not respond to the larger, faster, lengthier South Carolina and trailed 48-25 at the break.South Carolina faces another rematch in the second round Sunday against North Carolina, which was ahead by 11 points before the Gamecocks rallied for a 65-58 victory at the ACC/SEC Challenge last November.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Duke vs. North Carolina odds, preview, picks & best North Carolina betting apps — March 2024Already winners this season, William Byron and Kyle Larson are the favorites to find Victory Lane at the one-mile track
Read more »
2023-24 Women's March Madness odds: South Carolina favored; Iowa, LSU secondCan any team challenge South Carolina for the title? Check out the latest women's March Madness odds.
Read more »
March Madness: South Carolina, Iowa, USC, Texas top seeded in women's NCAA TournamentWomen's basketball is having itself a moment as March Madness arrives.
Read more »
Women's March Madness favorite South Carolina eyes third titleSouth Carolina is again the No. 1 overall seed and undefeated entering the NCAA tournament. But the Gamecocks got here with a new starting five.
Read more »
March Madness live updates: Marquette men hang on; South Carolina women dominateMarch Madness resumes with the start of the women’s tournament and the continuation of the men’s round of 64. Follow along for live updates, highlights and analysis.
Read more »
Oregon vs South Carolina Predictions, Picks, and Odds: Ducks Hold Momentum Heading Into March MadnessMarch Madness picks, odds, and predictions for Oregon Ducks vs South Carolina Gamecocks. March Madness free picks and best bet analysis.
Read more »