Missouri guard Sophie Cunningham reacts after Tennessee guard/forward Rennia Davis missed a shot and was fouled during the last seconds of an NCAA college basketball game in Knoxville, Tenn., Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019. (Joy Kimbrough/The Daily Times via AP)
Joy KimbroughSouth Carolina dominated the Tigers in the rivalry game at Colonial Life Arena as the No. 19 Gamecocks (13-5, 5-1) moved into sole possession of second place in the Southeastern Conference with a 79-65 win.
South Carolina’s defensive pressure got to No. 25 Missouri (15-5, 4-2) early and often, forcing nine first-half turnovers and turning those into 17 points in the first half.