No. 3 South Carolina beats FGCU 105-43

No. 3 South Carolina dominated Florida Gulf Coast 105-43 on Saturday in Fort Myers, Florida, wrapping up a successful two-game road trip through the state with another lopsided victory.

Joyce Edwards led the Gamecocks with 29 points and 10 rebounds, while Madina Okot added 27 points and 12 rebounds in the win. TaNiya Latson contributed 15 points, and Maryam Dauda scored 12 as South Carolina improved to 12-1 on the season. The team has now won eight games this year by at least 40 points, showcasing their offensive firepower and defensive prowess.

The Gamecocks started slowly, trailing 9-5 after Florida Gulf Coast opened with three 3-pointers. South Carolina quickly turned the tide with a 15-0 run to close the first quarter ahead 20-11. They extended the lead with scoring spurts of 12-2 and 13-3 in the second quarter, entering halftime up 53-21. By the end of the third, the margin had grown to 79-31, and the Gamecocks maintained control in the final period.

South Carolina shot 63 percent from the field overall, outrebounding the Eagles 51-18 and holding a 74-10 edge in points in the paint. The victory capped a road trip that began Thursday with a 103-44 rout of South Florida in...