South Carolina earns road win over archrival Clemson
Another game, another blowout win for the South Carolina women’s basketball team.
the No. 19/14 Gamecocks dispatched Clemson 68-43 Wednesday for South Carolina’s fifth 20-plus-point win in as many games this season.
Junior forward Aleighsa Welch was the leading scorer for South Carolina with her game-high 17 points. But the Gamecocks kept up with their trend of having multiple double-digit scorers on the final stat sheet. Sophomores Khadijah Sessions and Tiffany Mitchell along with junior center Elem Ibiam also finished in double figures.
Two Tigers scored in double digits Wednesday, as Chelsea Lindsay registered 12 points and Charmaine Tay turned in 11.
The Gamecocks turned in a strong defensive performance as well, limiting the Tigers’ shooting to just a 29-percent from the field.
Welch also led the way on the glass for South Carolina, hauling in 10 rebounds to register a double-double on the day. Her activity on the boards spearheaded an effort that saw the Gamecocks out-rebound Clemson 49-27.
Mitchell provided the most assists of any player, dishing out five helpers in the contest.
The Gamecocks sit at 5-0 on the year, with a west-coast road trip on the horizon as the team prepares to face San Diego State and Southern California.