Alabama was off the mark, going 5 of 18 in the first quarter. Poor shooting wasn’t the only reason for slow start. South Carolina was quicker in the paint offensively, scoring easy layups. On the other end, the Gamecocks locked down the Crimson Tide, forcing tough shots and not allowing second-chance points.

South Carolina women's basketball escaped a late game surge from Alabama by way of Joyce Edwards' 11 points in the fourth quarter.

See how freshman Joyce Edwards took over in the fourth quarter to help South Carolina women's basketball beat Alabama on the road for SEC win No. 5.

The No. 2 South Carolina women's basketball team was back on the road on Thursday, taking on No. 19 Alabama. The Gamecocks are trying to stay unbeaten in SEC play.

The No. 2 South Carolina women’s basketball team added another ranked victory to its resume on Thursday night with a 76-58 win over No. 19 Alabama. Dawn Staley and the Gamecocks improve to 17-1 on the year with the result and maintain a perfect 5-0 record in SEC play.

Joyce Edwards scored 11 of her career-high 21 points in the fourth quarter to help #2 South Carolina hold off #19 Alabama for a 76-58 win. Edwards’ clutch play began at the end of the third quarter. Alabama cut South Carolina’s lead to four points with less than a minute left.

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The Alabama Crimson Tide (16-2) will welcome in the South Carolina Gamecocks (16-1) after victories in 13 home games in a row. It tips at 7:00 PM ET on Thursday, January 16, 2025.Alabama’s

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Joyce Edwards scored 21 points to lead No. 2 South Carolina past No. 19 Alabama 76-58 on Thursday night. Chloe Kitts had 10 points and 13 rebounds, Milay Fulwiley scored 16 points and Te-Hina Paopao added 11 for the Gamecocks (17-1, 5-0 SEC), who have six straight wins over ranked opponents.

Joyce Edwards scored 21 points to lead No. 2 South Carolina past No. 19 Alabama 76-58 on Thursday night. Chloe Kitts had 10 points and 13 rebounds, Milay Fulwiley