Despite a slow start, the Gamecocks earned a home victory over the Pirates to improve to 10-0 and extend their win streak at Colonial Life Arena to 39 games.
Though the Gamecocks never trailed the Pirates, the team got off to a slow start and shot poorly for the entire first half. South Carolina carried at 30-18 lead into halftime, but came out looking much better in the second half and stretched the lead to 59-38. A fourth quarter where they outscored the Pirates 27-10 sealed the 86-48 victory.
Alaina Coates had her fourth double-double of the season, leading the Gamecocks in points with 22 and in rebounds with 12.