South Carolina continues to make statements after shocking loss

At Saturday's Women's Fort Myers Tip-Off, fourth-ranked South Carolina defeated Purdue 99-51 behind the 14 points of MiLaysia Fulwiley, who led seven players in double figures.   In addition to Ashlyn Watkins and Tessa Johnson adding 13 points apiece, Chloe Kitts and Bree Hall added 12, Joyce Edwards had 11 points, and Maddy McDaniel added 10.

Purdue’s Destini Lombard led all scorers with 24 points.

Purdue and South Carolina were tied 10-10 at one point.  It wasn't long after a timeout that the Gamecocks jumped on a 13-2 run.   South Carolina kept extending its lead.  The Gamecocks led 53-18 at halftime and 78-31 after three quarters and stood on business the rest of the game.

There was an underlying feeling of anger in the Gamecocks after they were defeated by UCLA by 15 points last Sunday. After stomping Iowa State 76-36, South Carolina dealt Purdue one of its most crushing losses in school history.

The Boilermakers were outmuscled and outworked. The Gamecocks’ dominance showed in 30 offensive rebounds, 13 steals and 13 shots blocked or altered.