The Daily Gamecock

Photos: Gamecocks improve shooting game in win against Florida Gators

The Gamecocks beat the Florida Gators for the 15th consecutive time on Feb. 16, 2023. The Gamecocks came into the game strong, with senior guard Zia Cooke scoring 22 points and senior guard Brea Beal scoring 14 points. South Carolina improved its shooting game since last week's match against LSU, scoring 47.1% of its 3-point attempts and 50% of its field goal attempts. The Gamecocks beat the Gators 87-56.

Senior guard Zia Cooke shoots a 3-pointer during the second quarter of the match against Florida on Feb. 16, 2023. Cooke scored the most points for South Carolina, adding 22 points to the team's total.
Senior guard Zia Cooke shoots a 3-pointer during the second quarter of the match against Florida on Feb. 16, 2023. Cooke scored the most points for South Carolina, adding 22 points to the team's total.
Senior forward Aliyah Boston (left) and sophomore guard Bree Hall (right) hype each other up during South Carolina's introduction before the match against Florida at Colonial Life Arena on Feb. 16, 2023. The Gamecocks beat the Gators 87-56.
Senior forward Aliyah Boston (left) and sophomore guard Bree Hall (right) hype each other up during South Carolina's introduction before the match against Florida at Colonial Life Arena on Feb. 16, 2023. The Gamecocks beat the Gators 87-56.
Senior guard Zia Cook goes in for a layup during the matchup between South Carolina and Florida at Colonial Life Arena on Feb. 16, 2023. The Gamecocks beat the Gators 87-56.
Senior guard Zia Cook goes in for a layup during the matchup between South Carolina and Florida at Colonial Life Arena on Feb. 16, 2023. The Gamecocks beat the Gators 87-56.
Senior guard Brea Beal scores a 3-pointer during the first quarter of the matchup between South Carolina and Florida at Colonial Life Arena on Feb. 16, 2023. The Gamecocks beat the Gators 87-56. 
Senior guard Brea Beal scores a 3-pointer during the first quarter of the matchup between South Carolina and Florida at Colonial Life Arena on Feb. 16, 2023. The Gamecocks beat the Gators 87-56. 
Freshman guard Talaysia Cooper runs the ball down the court during the matchup between South Carolina and Florida at Colonial Life Arena on Feb. 16, 2023. The Gamecocks beat the Gators 87-56.
Freshman guard Talaysia Cooper runs the ball down the court during the matchup between South Carolina and Florida at Colonial Life Arena on Feb. 16, 2023. The Gamecocks beat the Gators 87-56.
Redshirt freshman guard Raven Johnson runs the ball down the court during the matchup between South Carolina and Florida at Colonial Life Arena on Feb. 16, 2023. The Gamecocks beat the Gators 87-56. 
Redshirt freshman guard Raven Johnson runs the ball down the court during the matchup between South Carolina and Florida at Colonial Life Arena on Feb. 16, 2023. The Gamecocks beat the Gators 87-56. 
Freshman forward Ashlyn Watkins tries to maintain possession of the ball as the Gator's defense closes in during the second half of the game at Colonial Life Arena on Feb. 16, 2023. The Gamecocks beat the Gators 87-56.
Freshman forward Ashlyn Watkins tries to maintain possession of the ball as the Gator's defense closes in during the second half of the game at Colonial Life Arena on Feb. 16, 2023. The Gamecocks beat the Gators 87-56.
Senior forward Aliyah Boston (right) blocks Florida junior center Ra Shaya Kyle (left) from making a layup during the matchup between South Carolina and Florida at Colonial Life Arena on Feb. 16, 2023. The Gamecocks beat the Gators 87-56.
Senior forward Aliyah Boston (right) blocks Florida junior center Ra Shaya Kyle (left) from making a layup during the matchup between South Carolina and Florida at Colonial Life Arena on Feb. 16, 2023. The Gamecocks beat the Gators 87-56.
South Carolina and Florida huddle up after a foul during the match at Colonial Life Arena on Feb. 16, 2023. The Gamecocks beat the Gators 87-56.
South Carolina and Florida huddle up after a foul during the match at Colonial Life Arena on Feb. 16, 2023. The Gamecocks beat the Gators 87-56.
Players from Florida and South Carolina shake hands and exchange hugs after a hard-fought game at Colonial Life Arena on Feb. 16, 2023. The Gamecocks beat the Gators 87-56.
Players from Florida and South Carolina shake hands and exchange hugs after a hard-fought game at Colonial Life Arena on Feb. 16, 2023. The Gamecocks beat the Gators 87-56.