
South Carolina Women's Basketball Defeats Texas Longhorns. Photo: Gamecocks
CC News Network Sports: No. 2 South Carolina Outshines No. 5 Texas in 67-50 Victory Before Packed Crowd
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Te-Hina Paopao and Chloe Kitts each scored 11 points as No. 2 South Carolina secured a commanding 67-50 win over No. 5 Texas on Sunday. The Gamecocks extended their winning streak to 11 games in front of a sellout crowd of 18,000 at Colonial Life Arena.
Joyce Edwards added 10 points for South Carolina (16-1, 4-0 SEC), which became the nation’s only team with 13 wins against Division I opponents with winning records. Raven Johnson contributed eight points and pulled down 10 rebounds, helping coach Dawn Staley improve her career record against Texas coach Vic Schaefer to 14-3.
Texas (16-2, 3-1 SEC) was led by Kyla Oldacare, who posted a double-double with 11 points and 16 rebounds. Preseason All-American guard Madison Booker struggled offensively, scoring just seven points on 3-of-19 shooting, ending the Longhorns’ nine-game winning streak.
Game Breakdown
South Carolina delivered a scorching first half, shooting 71% from the field and building a 39-22 lead. While Booker struggled to find her rhythm, shooting just 1-of-14 in the first half, the Gamecocks capitalized with precision shooting and dominant defense.
The Gamecocks set the tone early, hitting their first four field goals and three free throws to take a 12-5 lead. A late-second-quarter surge, led by Raven Johnson and Joyce Edwards, extended the lead to 19 points. Texas briefly cut the deficit to seven, but South Carolina responded with a 24-7 run to close the half.
In the third quarter, South Carolina’s defense tightened further, holding Texas to its largest deficit of the season at 21 points. Sania Feagin anchored the defensive effort with a career-high six blocks and nine rebounds.

Key Takeaways and Notables
- Defense Dominates: South Carolina held Texas to its lowest-scoring half of the season, yielding just 22 points in the opening 20 minutes.
- Hot Shooting: The Gamecocks shot 76.9% in the second quarter (10-for-13) to build a substantial lead.
- Standout Performances:
- Sania Feagin recorded six blocks and nine rebounds, setting a career-high for blocks.
- Raven Johnson tallied eight points and a season-high 10 rebounds, narrowly missing a double-double.
- Te-Hina Paopao scored all 11 of her points in the first half to help establish a commanding lead.
- Chloe Kitts delivered a strong fourth quarter, scoring six of her 11 points in the final frame.
What’s Next
Both teams return to action Thursday night. South Carolina will face No. 18 Alabama on the road, while Texas travels to Auburn for an SEC showdown.
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