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No. 1 Gamecocks dominate No. 12 Tar Heels in Charlotte

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 12:48 AM

Last updated Nov 9, 2026

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Summary

The No. 1 South Carolina Gamecocks defeated the No. 12 North Carolina Tar Heels 84-39 on November 8 in Charlotte. Coach Dawn Staley tested new players against strong competition early in the season. The Gamecocks controlled the game from the start, forcing 24 turnovers and converting them into 38 points. Despite a solid performance, questions remain about the team's flow on offense without a true point guard. South Carolina will face Clemson next at 7 p.m. on Thursday.

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By the Numbers

•Gamecocks score 84 points, holding Tar Heels to 39
•USC forces 24 turnovers, leading to 38 points
•Joyce Edwards and Chloe Kitts combine for 32 points
•South Carolina's next game is against Clemson on November 10

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12:48 AMYahoo Sports — No. 1 Gamecocks throttle No. 12 Tar Heels in Charlotte border battle

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Nov. 8—CHARLOTTE — That it's coming against rugged competition was by design. Coach Dawn Staley needed to test her new faces early in the season, and if nobody but other Top 25 teams were willing to accept the invitation, well, South Carolina's rookies were going to have to play them sometime. Sunday's 84-39 win over No. 12 North Carolina? Not top marks. But much better than simply scraping ...
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