The Daily Gamecock

PHOTOS: Gamecock women's basketball defeats Bulldogs to remain undefeated

The Gamecocks women's basketball team locked in a win over the Mississippi State Bulldogs Sunday afternoon, holding onto its undefeated record. The team kept the lead in all four periods, ending the Jan. 7 match with a score of 89-66. Bree Hall scored 15 points, helping to close an uncomfortably close margin in the third quarter with assistance during the rest of the game from Kamilla Cardoso, who scored 13 points. Up next, the Gamecocks are scheduled to face Missouri Thursday on the road.

Junior Guard Bree Hall drives the ball through the court against Mississippi's defense in its SEC home opener on Jan. 7, 2024. Hall led the Gamecocks with 15 points in the 85-66 victory over Mississippi State.
Junior Guard Bree Hall drives the ball through the court against Mississippi's defense in its SEC home opener on Jan. 7, 2024. Hall led the Gamecocks with 15 points in the 85-66 victory over Mississippi State.
Sophomore forward Chloe Kitts attempts to make a defensive stop against a Mississippi State player at Colonia Life Arena on Jan. 7, 2024. Kitts scored 12 points in the Gamecocks' victory over the Bulldogs.
Sophomore forward Chloe Kitts attempts to make a defensive stop against a Mississippi State player at Colonia Life Arena on Jan. 7, 2024. Kitts scored 12 points in the Gamecocks' victory over the Bulldogs.
Gamecock sophomore guard Raven Johnson stops a Mississippi State player at Colonial Life Arena on Jan. 7, 2024. Johnson totaled four defensive rebounds in the 85-66 victory over the Bulldogs.
Gamecock sophomore guard Raven Johnson stops a Mississippi State player at Colonial Life Arena on Jan. 7, 2024. Johnson totaled four defensive rebounds in the 85-66 victory over the Bulldogs.
Sophomore forward Ashlyn Watkins makes a free throw in a game against Mississippi State at Colonial Life Arena on Jan. 7, 2024. The Gamecocks' 85-66 win over the Mississippi State Bulldogs left the team 14-0 overall and 2-0 in SEC play.
Sophomore forward Ashlyn Watkins makes a free throw in a game against Mississippi State at Colonial Life Arena on Jan. 7, 2024. The Gamecocks' 85-66 win over the Mississippi State Bulldogs left the team 14-0 overall and 2-0 in SEC play.
Sophomore guard Raven Johnson dribbles the ball against Bulldogs graduate guard Lauren Park-Lane. Johnson scored 7 points for the Gamecocks in its 85-66 win over Mississippi State.
Sophomore guard Raven Johnson dribbles the ball against Bulldogs graduate guard Lauren Park-Lane. Johnson scored 7 points for the Gamecocks in its 85-66 win over Mississippi State.
Mississippi State sophomore guard Debreasha Powe attempts to dribble the ball through South Carolina senior guard Te-Hina Paopao at Colonial Life Arena on Jan. 7, 2024. Paopao scored 12 points for the Gamecocks in its 85-66 victory over the Bulldogs.
Mississippi State sophomore guard Debreasha Powe attempts to dribble the ball through South Carolina senior guard Te-Hina Paopao at Colonial Life Arena on Jan. 7, 2024. Paopao scored 12 points for the Gamecocks in its 85-66 victory over the Bulldogs.
Mississippi's graduate center Jessika Carter attempts to score for the Bulldogs as South Carolina players block the shot. The South Carolina Gamecocks defeated the Mississippi State Bulldogs 85-66 Sunday in its SEC home opener.
Mississippi's graduate center Jessika Carter attempts to score for the Bulldogs as South Carolina players block the shot. The South Carolina Gamecocks defeated the Mississippi State Bulldogs 85-66 Sunday in its SEC home opener.
The South Carolina women's basketball team gathers on the court after its win over Mississippi State at Colonial Life Arena on Jan. 7, 2024. With the victory, the Gamecocks remain undefeated in the 2023-24 season.
The South Carolina women's basketball team gathers on the court after its win over Mississippi State at Colonial Life Arena on Jan. 7, 2024. With the victory, the Gamecocks remain undefeated in the 2023-24 season.