No. 3 South Carolina crushes No. 19 Tennessee 93-50

Latson and Edwards lead the Gamecocks to their ninth straight win over the Lady Vols

Feb. 8, 2026 at 4:31pm

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The No. 3 ranked South Carolina Gamecocks dominated the No. 19 Tennessee Lady Vols, winning 93-50 on Sunday. Ta'Niya Latson scored 21 points and Joyce Edwards added 20 as the Gamecocks shot a blistering 69% from the field. South Carolina pulled away in the second quarter and never looked back, handing Tennessee its worst loss in program history.

Why it matters

South Carolina has established itself as the dominant force in the SEC, winning nine straight games against Tennessee. This victory showcases the Gamecocks' continued dominance over one of their top conference rivals and solidifies their status as a top national contender.

The details

The Gamecocks took control of the game in the second quarter, going on a 9-2 run to take a 47-32 lead at halftime. South Carolina's defense then suffocated Tennessee in the second half, outscoring the Lady Vols 46-18 after the break. The 43-point defeat was the worst in Tennessee program history.

  • The game was played on Sunday, February 8, 2026.

The players

Ta'Niya Latson

A standout guard for the South Carolina Gamecocks who scored 21 points in the victory.

Joyce Edwards

A key forward for the South Carolina Gamecocks who contributed 20 points in the dominant win.

Talaysia Cooper

A guard for the Tennessee Lady Vols who led her team with 17 points in the loss.

Dawn Staley

The head coach of the South Carolina Gamecocks, who has led her team to nine straight victories over Tennessee.

Kim Caldwell

The head coach of the Tennessee Lady Vols, whose team suffered its worst loss in program history.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

The takeaway

This game showcases South Carolina's continued dominance in the SEC and their status as a top national contender. Tennessee, on the other hand, will need to regroup and find a way to compete with the conference powerhouse.