Defensively, UConn held the Gamecocks to 17.6 percent shooting from deep and 37.7 percent overall and despite having only two fewer turnovers than South Carolina, the Huskies scored nine more points off turnovers, outpacing the Gamecocks for 40 minutes.

South Carolina and UConn have played 13 times since Staley became the Gamecocks’ head coach in 2008. Staley said this year’s UConn is similar to Huskies teams of the past, but freshman Sarah Strong aids their offense. Strong, the No. 1 recruit in the Class of 2024, is second in scoring for the Huskies with 16.1 points per game.

UP NEXT Carolina continues the three-game series with Sacred Heart on Saturday, Feb. 15. First pitch is at 2 p.m., and the game will be streamed on SEC Network Plus. Before the game, there will be a ceremony dedicating the field to former Gamecock head coach and athletics director Ray Tanner.