Kitts scored 14 points in No. 1 South Carolina’s 42nd straight win, 95-44, over East Carolina

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November 17, 2024

South Carolina Women’s Basketball Contact: Diana Koval (dkoval@mailbox.sc.edu, 314-369-6050)

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Chloe Kitts had 14 points and seven rebounds to lead No. 1 South Carolina to a 95-44 win over East Carolina on Sunday for the Gamecocks’ 42nd straight victory.

MiLaysia Fulwiley and freshman Joyce Edwards added 12 points apiece as the Gamecocks (4-0) finished with five players in double figures on the way to their 61st consecutive home win.

All 12 players who hit the court scored for the Gamecocks. South Carolina opened a 13-0 lead and put away the Pirates (2-2).

As the lead grew, South Carolina coach Dawn Staley mixed and matched her players, twice even using a full, hockey-style line change to sub out all five Gamecocks on the court.

NOTABLES

• With the victory over the Pirates, South Carolina marked its 42nd straight, tying the program record.
• The Gamecocks showed off their depth with all 12 available players netting at least a bucket, and the bench scoring 45 points to ECU’s 44 total points. Every starter also recorded at least on steal, rebound and assist.
• South Carolina scored 40 points off turnovers, the most since logging 41 vs. Duke (12/19/19).
• Defense was the name of the game early as South Carolina held the Pirates to just five points and a near four-minute scoring drought to close the opening quarter.
• Five Gamecocks finished in double figures for the second time in as many games with Chloe Kitts leading the way for the second time this season with 14 points.
• Sania Feagin had an excellent first half, scoring eight of her 10 points on perfect shooting from the field (3-of-3) and free throw line (2-of-2).
• Freshman Joyce Edwards put up a new season-high 12 points in addition to two blocks and a steal.
• Freshman Maddy McDaniel recorded team highs with six assists and four steals in her 19 minutes on the court.