South Carolina Dominates Alabama 83-57, Extends Win Streak to 24

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COLUMBIA, S.C. - No. 3 South Carolina maintained its unbeaten run in the Southeastern Conference, crushing Alabama 83-57 on Thursday. The Gamecocks' victory marked their 24th consecutive win, with Joyce Edwards leading the charge with 25 points. Raven Johnson contributed 17 points to the effort, despite the absence of injured Ta'Niya Latson, who is second on the team with a 16.9-point average. The Gamecocks took control of the game in the third quarter, unleashing a 23-10 run to secure their lead. Alabama's Collins led the Crimson Tide with 17 points, but it was not enough to overcome the Gamecocks' depth, despite several injuries and a suspension earlier in the season. Freshman Agot Makeer started for Latson and performed well in her first college start. South Carolina coach Dawn Staley expressed optimism about the team's prospects, citing the imminent arrival of Alicia Tournebize, who has signed with the team and is eligible to play this semester. However, Tournebize's visa and enrollment process are still pending, and her availability for Sunday's game at Florida remains uncertain. The Gamecocks will look to continue their winning streak, while Alabama will seek to bounce back against Arkansas in their home SEC season opener on Sunday.