South Carolina Mississippi State Women's Basketball Score
The South Carolina vs. Mississippi State women's basketball game was a highly anticipated matchup between two of the top teams in the country. The game took place on February 10, 2021, and was a battle between the number one ranked South Carolina Gamecocks and the number six ranked Mississippi State Bulldogs. The game was played at the Humphrey Coliseum in Starkville, Mississippi, and was broadcasted nationally on ESPN2.
The First Half
The first half of the game was a back and forth battle as both teams traded baskets and leads. The Gamecocks got off to a quick start, scoring the first six points of the game. However, the Bulldogs quickly responded and tied the game at 6-6. The rest of the first quarter was tight, but South Carolina was able to take a 17-13 lead heading into the second quarter.
In the second quarter, the Bulldogs were able to gain some momentum and took their first lead of the game at 22-21. Mississippi State was able to maintain their lead for the rest of the quarter and went into halftime with a 35-33 lead over South Carolina.
The Second Half
The second half of the game was just as competitive as the first half, but South Carolina was able to take control in the fourth quarter. The Gamecocks outscored the Bulldogs 24-12 in the final quarter and were able to secure a 81-79 victory over Mississippi State.
South Carolina was led by their star senior guard, Destanni Henderson, who finished the game with 22 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists. Aliyah Boston, the Gamecocks' standout sophomore center, also had a big game, finishing with 16 points, 11 rebounds, and 2 blocks.
Mississippi State was led by their senior guard, Myah Taylor, who finished with 20 points and 6 assists. Jessika Carter, the Bulldogs' junior forward, also had a strong performance, finishing with 16 points and 10 rebounds.
The Implications
This win was a big one for South Carolina, as it helped them maintain their hold on the number one ranking in the country. The Gamecocks improved their overall record to 16-2 and their conference record to 11-0. This win also gives South Carolina a two-game lead in the SEC over Mississippi State and Texas A&M, who are currently tied for second place in the conference.
For Mississippi State, this loss drops them to 13-4 overall and 8-2 in conference play. Despite the loss, the Bulldogs are still one of the top teams in the country and will look to bounce back in their next game.
Final Thoughts
The South Carolina vs. Mississippi State women's basketball game was an exciting matchup between two of the top teams in the country. The game featured several standout performances from some of the best players in women's college basketball.
South Carolina was ultimately able to secure a hard-fought victory over Mississippi State and maintain their hold on the number one ranking in the country. While this loss is certainly disappointing for Mississippi State, they are still a talented and competitive team that will look to bounce back in their next game.