No. 1 South Carolina Dominates No. 12 North Carolina in Season Opener
No. 1 South Carolina women's basketball dominated No. 12 North Carolina with an 84-39 win at the Ally Tipoff in Charlotte, NC. Chloe Kitts led the Gamecocks with a double-double, scoring 17 points and grabbing 10 rebounds.
Charleston, SC, November 8, 2026 — No. 1 South Carolina women’s basketball commenced its season with a decisive victory over No. 12 North Carolina. The Gamecocks secured an 84-39 win against the Tar Heels at the Ally Tipoff event held in Charlotte, North Carolina.
The dominant performance saw South Carolina establish control early in the matchup. The final score reflected a significant margin, with the Gamecocks outpacing North Carolina by 45 points.
Forward Chloe Kitts was a standout player for South Carolina, achieving a double-double in the game. Kitts contributed 17 points and collected 10 rebounds, marking a strong start to her season. Her performance was instrumental in the team’s offensive and defensive efforts.
The Ally Tipoff serves as an early-season showcase for prominent women’s college basketball programs. This contest pitted two highly ranked teams against each other, providing a significant benchmark for both programs as the season unfolds. Further details regarding other player statistics or the specific timeline of the game’s scoring progression were not provided in the summary.
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