WOMENS BASKETBALL

South Carolina 76, Auburn 54

ASSOCIATED PRESS

AUBURN, Ala. - Ashlyn Watkins had 14 points and 15 rebounds, reserve MiLaysia Fulwiley scored 15 points and No. 1 South Carolina overcame a slow start to beat Auburn 76-54.

In a matchup between the top offense and the top defense in the Southeastern Conference, the Gamecocks broke through in the second half, going on a 13-2 run late in the third quarter to put away the Tigers.

Kamilla Cardoso added 13 points and six rebounds for South Carolina (20-0, 8-0), which outrebounded Auburn 48-35.

Auburn’s Honesty Scott-Grayson matched her career high with 31 points for the Tigers (14-7, 3-5).

South Carolina athletics press release

February 1, 2024