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South Carolina vs USC Final Score, Highlights, Stats, Takeaways

Joyce Edwards added 20 points and 10 rebounds as the Gamecocks overcame a late USC rally and an overturned call to seal the win.

  • South Carolina defeated USC 89-85 on Sunday at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina, in a matchup billed as the battle for "The Real SC."
  • USC entered averaging more than 100 points per game, jumping to a 13-5 lead early, but South Carolina stormed back using a 9-0 run to build a 49-45 halftime advantage.
  • South Carolina guard Tessa Johnson scored a career-high 28 points, while forward Joyce Edwards added 20 points and 10 rebounds; Chloe Kitts tallied her third consecutive double-double.
  • Leading by 12 with less than four minutes remaining, South Carolina held on as Jordan Lee blocked a crucial shot, enabling coach Dawn Staley to secure possession via a successful challenge.
  • USC hosts Baylor on Friday night, while South Carolina returns to action Tuesday to host Florida Gulf Coast in its home opener.
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No. 1 South Carolina wins women’s basketball showdown with No. 3 USC

Tessa Johnson scored a career-high and the host Gamecocks held off a late Trojans' run.

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Tessa Johnson, Joyce Edwards lead No. 1 South Carolina past USC 89-85 in battle for 'Real SC'

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Tessa Johnson scored a career-high 28 points, Joyce Edwards added 20 points and 10 rebounds and No. 1 South Carolina held on to beat No. 3 USC 89-85 Sunday in a game billed as the battle for the “The Real SC.”

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Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer broke the news on Sunday, November 15, 2026.
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