South Carolina women’s basketball cruised past Memphis for a 106-63 exhibition win on Tuesday night at FedExForum.
The Gamecocks beat the Tigers in the second half of the inaugural Hoops for St. Jude Tip Off Classic doubleheader. Earlier in the night, the North Carolina men beat Memphis 84-76.
Memphis took a 2-0 lead on Alasia Smith’s layup to start the game, but South Carolina quickly answered with a 15-3 run to take a double-digit lead into the first timeout. The Gamecocks, the defending national champions, cruised for most of the night.
Memphis had a bright spot in the second quarter when Jackson State transfer Tilly Boler made back-to-back 3-pointers to cut the lead to eight points. But South Carolina answered back, and the game was uncompetitive in the second half.
There were plenty of standouts for South Carolina. Chloe Kitts had a double-double with 15 points and 13 rebounds, while Joyce Edwards had a double-double in her first collegiate game. MiLaysia Fulwiley had 10 points before exiting the game with an injury in the second half.
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End of third quarter: South Carolina 82, Memphis 50
The Gamecocks extended the lead and are in full control heading into the fourth quarter.
Halftime: South Carolina 50, Memphis 32
The Gamecocks went on a run at the end of the half to take an 18-point lead into the half. Joyce Edwards has a double-double, while Te-Hina Paopao and Chloe Kitts each have eight points. Boler has 11 points to lead Memphis.
Tilly Boler pulls Memphis within single digits
Boler, a transfer from Jackson State, hit back-to-back 3s to pull the Tigers within eight points.
End of first quarter: South Carolina 25, Memphis 11.
The Gamecocks hold a 15-5 rebounding advantage and have the lead after the first frame.
Gamecocks build double-digit lead
Alasia Smith scored the first points of the game and gave Memphis a 2-0 lead, but South Carolina reeled off a 16-3 run after that to take a double-digit lead into the first timeout.
Te-Hina Paoapo starts fast
Paopao hit two 3-pointers in the opening minutes of the game to help South Carolina build an early lead.
Ashlyn Watkins out for South Carolina
Watkins was suspended from all team activities following her arrest on Aug. 31. She won’t play against Memphis, a team spokesperson said.
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Memphis basketball vs. South Carolina scheduled start time
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Tuesday, Oct. 15
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This article originally appeared on Memphis Commercial Appeal: Memphis women’s basketball vs South Carolina: Final score, highlights
