PHOTOS: Second-half turnaround helps No. 3 South Carolina women's basketball win 65-43 against Georgia

The South Carolina women's basketball team, despite a slow start, came back for a strong win over the Georgia Bulldogs on Jan. 11, 2026, with a final score of 65-43. Sophomore forward Joyce Edwards and senior center Madina Okot both led the team in points with 14 each, while defensive work from senior guard Raven Johnson and freshman guard Agot Makeer helped secure a win for the Gamecocks.

Senior center Madina Okot attempts to grab the ball while flanked from behind by two opposing players during the game against Georgia on Jan. 11, 2026. Okot tied with sophomore forward Joyce Edwards for most points with 14 each.

Sophomore guard Maddy McDaniel performs a layup during the game against Georgia on Jan. 11, 2026. McDaniel made two rebounds and scored 2 points.

Senior guard Raven Johnson maneuvers around a screen during the game against Georgia on Jan. 11, 2026. Johnson had eight defensive rebounds and scored 10 points.

Players from the South Carolina and Georgia women's basketball teams gather in separate huddles on the court during a game at Colonial Life Arena on Jan. 11, 2026. The Gamecocks defeated the Bulldogs 65-43.

South Carolina women's basketball coach Dawn Staley shouts from the sidelines during the game against Georgia on Jan. 11, 2026. This is Staley's 18th season with the Gamecocks.

Sophomore forward Joyce Edwards makes a layup during the game against Georgia on Jan. 11, 2026. Edwards scored 14 points in the Gamecocks' win over the Bulldogs.

Junior guard Tessa Johnson dribbles down the court during the game against Georgia on Jan. 11, 2026. Johnson scored 3 points and got four rebounds.

Senior guard Ta'Niya Latson performs a layup during the game against Georgia on Jan. 11, 2026. Latson transferred from Florida State University and has scored 245 points in her first season with the Gamecocks.

Senior guard Raven Johnson shoots the ball during the game against Georgia on Jan. 11, 2026. Johnson started the game, scored 10 points, and made one block.

Players from South Carolina and Georgia women's basketball teams scramble for the ball during the game at Colonial Life Arena on Jan. 11, 2026. The Gamecocks defeated the Bulldogs 65-43.