The Daily Gamecock

PHOTOS: Gamecock women's basketball opens SEC play with victory over Texas A&M

South Carolina started out the SEC season with a 76-34 win against the Texas A&M Aggies. The Gamecocks quickly took charge with a a 24-6 lead in the first quarter and never looked back. This game marks the team's first conference win of the season and its 13th win overall. 

Senior forward Aliyah Boston signs autographs and takes pictures with South Carolina fans following the team’s victory over Texas A&M on Dec. 29, 2022, at Colonial Life Arena. The win marks the Gameococks' first in-conference win of the season. 
Senior forward Aliyah Boston signs autographs and takes pictures with South Carolina fans following the team’s victory over Texas A&M on Dec. 29, 2022, at Colonial Life Arena. The win marks the Gameococks' first in-conference win of the season. 
Freshman guard Talaysia Cooper guards against a Texas A&M forward to halt her opponent’s drive to the basket on Dec. 29, 2022. South Carolina defeated Texas A&M 76-34 in its SEC opener.  
Freshman guard Talaysia Cooper guards against a Texas A&M forward to halt her opponent’s drive to the basket on Dec. 29, 2022. South Carolina defeated Texas A&M 76-34 in its SEC opener.  
Freshman guard Talaysia Cooper waits behind the free throw line during the third quarter of South Carolina’s game against Texas A&M on Dec. 29, 2022. Cooper was a standout player during the game, scoring 15 points.
Freshman guard Talaysia Cooper waits behind the free throw line during the third quarter of South Carolina’s game against Texas A&M on Dec. 29, 2022. Cooper was a standout player during the game, scoring 15 points.
Freshman guard Talaysia Cooper guards against a Texas A&M forward to halt her opponent’s drive to the basket on Dec. 29, 2022. The Gamecocks defeated the Aggies 76-34 in its SEC-opener.  
Freshman guard Talaysia Cooper guards against a Texas A&M forward to halt her opponent’s drive to the basket on Dec. 29, 2022. The Gamecocks defeated the Aggies 76-34 in its SEC-opener.  
Freshman forward Chloe Kitts passes the ball during a game against Texas A&M on Dec. 29, 2022. South Carolina defeated Texas 76-34 scoring its first in-conference win of the season.
Freshman forward Chloe Kitts passes the ball during a game against Texas A&M on Dec. 29, 2022. South Carolina defeated Texas 76-34 scoring its first in-conference win of the season.
Senior forward Laeticia Amihere powers past a Texas A&M player on her way to a basket during a Thursday night game on Dec. 29, 2022 at Colonial Life Arena. Amihere finished the game with 7 points.
Senior forward Laeticia Amihere powers past a Texas A&M player on her way to a basket during a Thursday night game on Dec. 29, 2022 at Colonial Life Arena. Amihere finished the game with 7 points.
Redshirt freshman guard Raven Johnson defends against a Texas A&M player to halt her opponent’s drive to the basket on Dec. 29, 2022. South Carolina defeated Texas A&M 76-34 in its SEC-opener.
Redshirt freshman guard Raven Johnson defends against a Texas A&M player to halt her opponent’s drive to the basket on Dec. 29, 2022. South Carolina defeated Texas A&M 76-34 in its SEC-opener.
Redshirt freshman guard Raven Johnson defends against a Texas A&M player to halt her opponent’s drive to the basket on Dec. 29. 2022. The Gamecocks defeated the Aggies 76-34 in its SEC-opener. 
Redshirt freshman guard Raven Johnson defends against a Texas A&M player to halt her opponent’s drive to the basket on Dec. 29. 2022. The Gamecocks defeated the Aggies 76-34 in its SEC-opener. 
FILE—Senior forward Aliyah Boston leaps past defenders, scoring a layup for her team during a game against Texas A&M on Dec. 29, 2022, at Colonial Life Arena. The victory marked the Gamecocks' first in-conference win of the season.
FILE—Senior forward Aliyah Boston leaps past defenders, scoring a layup for her team during a game against Texas A&M on Dec. 29, 2022, at Colonial Life Arena. The victory marked the Gamecocks' first in-conference win of the season.
Senior guard Zia Cooke moves around her opponent during a lay-up attempt in a game against Texas A&M at Colonial Life Arena on Dec. 29. 2022. South Carolina defeated Texas 76-34 in its SEC-opener. 
Senior guard Zia Cooke moves around her opponent during a lay-up attempt in a game against Texas A&M at Colonial Life Arena on Dec. 29. 2022. South Carolina defeated Texas 76-34 in its SEC-opener.