BALTIMORE (Interstat) — Joyce Edwards scored 26 points to lead South Carolina to a 90-48 rout of Coppin State in women’s basketball on Sunday at Coppin State Physical Education Complex. The Gamecocks, who improved to 19-1, never trailed. They led 44-19 at halftime after holding the Eagles to five points in the second quarter. Ta’Niya Latson added 15 points and five assists for South Carolina, while Madina Okot grabbed 12 rebounds. Khila Morris scored 20 points for Coppin State, which fell to 4-16. Shanaii Gamble had 11 rebounds for the Eagles. A crowd of 3,371 watched as South Carolina controlled every phase, shooting efficiently from the field while limiting Coppin State to 18-of-61 shooting.

BALTIMORE (Interstat) — The top-ranked South Carolina women’s basketball team delivered a commanding defensive performance, overwhelming Coppin State from the opening tip and cruising to a 90-48 victory on Sunday afternoon at the Coppin State Physical Education Complex. The Gamecocks, now 19-1, set the tone immediately with a suffocating press that forced the Eagles into 30 turnovers, which South Carolina converted into 21 steals and a cascade of transition opportunities. Coppin State, which fell to 4-16, managed just 19 field goals on 59 attempts and was held to a season-low five points in the second quarter. The most decisive stretch of the game came early, as South Carolina’s defensive pressure completely disrupted Coppin State’s offensive flow. After the Eagles’ Khila Morris hit a 3-pointer to make it 6-3 in the first quarter, the Gamecocks unleashed a 19-2 run spanning the first and second quarters. The run was fueled by relentless ball-hawking, with steals from Joyce Edwards, Raven Johnson and Agot Makeer leading directly to easy baskets. Coppin State committed 10 turnovers in the first quarter alone and finished the first half with 20, as South Carolina built a 44-19 lead. Edwards, South Carolina’s top star, led all scorers with 26 points on efficient 11-of-16 shooting from the floor, adding three rebounds and a steal in just 25 minutes. She was instrumental in the early knockout punch, scoring 10 points in the first quarter. Tessa Johnson provided a potent scoring punch off the bench with 17 points, including three 3-pointers, while Ta’Niya Latson filled the stat sheet with 15 points and five assists. Madina Okot controlled the interior with a game-high 12 rebounds to go with eight points and a block. Coppin State was led by Khila Morris, who scored 20 points, and Paris McBride, who added 12. Shanaii Gamble grabbed 11 rebounds for the Eagles, but the team’s 30 turnovers and six assists underscored the struggle against South Carolina’s defensive scheme. South Carolina shot 51.5% from the field and dished out 21 assists on 35 made baskets. The Gamecocks also dominated in fast-break points, capitalizing on the Eagles’ miscues. The announced attendance was 3,371. South Carolina continues its road schedule with a marquee non-conference test at Oklahoma on Thursday. Coppin State opens a brief homestand against Howard on Thursday.

Top-Ranked Gamecocks Face Struggling Eagles in Non-Conference Finale BALTIMORE (Interstat) — The South Carolina women’s basketball team, riding a nine-game winning streak, makes a rare visit to the Coppin State Physical Education Complex to face the Eagles on Sunday afternoon. The Gamecocks (18-1), whose lone loss came against Stanford in November, are heavy favorites against a Coppin State squad that has struggled to a 4-15 record. This marks the final non-conference game for both teams before they resume their respective league schedules. South Carolina is coming off a tight 68-65 home victory over Texas on Thursday, a game in which star forward Joyce Edwards scored 14 points. The sophomore has been on a tear, averaging 18.1 points and 6.4 rebounds over her last seven contests. She posted a 29-point, 10-rebound performance against Florida Gulf Coast and a 25-point outing against Alabama this month. The Gamecocks have dominated most opponents, winning by an average margin of 33.5 points during their current streak. Their defense has been stifling, holding foes to an average of just 52.2 points per game. Coppin State, a member of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference, is looking to rebound from a 61-68 overtime loss at Maryland-Eastern Shore on Thursday. Guard Khila Morris, who played all 45 minutes in that contest, leads the Eagles. She is averaging 14.6 points over her last five games, including a 26-point, 13-redouble-double in a win at Delaware State on Jan. 3. The Eagles have faced a rigorous schedule with road games against power-conference opponents like Georgia and Temple, but they have yet to secure a win against a high-major program this season. This is the first meeting between the two programs. Following this game, South Carolina travels to face Oklahoma in a key SEC/Big 12 matchup on Jan. 22. Coppin State opens a MEAC homestand against Howard on Jan. 22. Tip-off is set for 2 p.m. EST on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026.