South Carolina women's basketball rewrites record book in 92-46 victory over Arkansas
COLUMBIA — South Carolina women's basketball had multiple record-setting performances in its 92-46 victory over Arkansas at Colonial Life Arena on Sunday.
The win was the 26th in a row for the Gamecocks (20-0, 8-0 SEC), tying the longest winning streak in program history set from 2019-20. South Carolina led the Razorbacks (17-5, 4-3) wire-to-wire, especially dominating the second quarter with a 28-7 scoring differential.
Star senior forward Aliyah Boston also added another record to her resume with a 73rd career double-double, surpassing Sheila Foster's career record set from 1979-82. Boston logged 13 points, 14 rebounds, three assists and a block in just three quarters.
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Zia Cooke goes off
Senior guard Zia Cooke set a new career-high just three weeks ago when she scored 31 points against Georgia, and she nearly did it again against Arkansas. Despite sitting out the entire fourth quarter, Cooke put up 24 points behind 19 in the first half.
Accuracy, which has not been a major strength for Cooke, was the highlight of her stat line against Arkansas. She completed 72% of her field goals, 80% of her 3-pointers and went 4-of-4 at the free throw line. Cooke came into the matchup averaging 42% from the field.
Sloppy half dooms Razorbacks
Officials were quick with their whistles in the first half, calling 17 combined fouls. At halftime, Arkansas had already given up 15 points on 17 free-throw attempts, while the Gamecocks allowed just five points to the Razorbacks. South Carolina finished with 27 points at the free throw line, shooting 81.8%.
South Carolina also dominated the boards, out-rebounding Arkansas 74 to 17. The Gamecocks set a program record for rebounds in an SEC game, demolishing the previous mark of 63 set against Arkansas in 2020. It was also the widest rebounding margin in program history, surpassing a 51-rebound differential from 1986.
Gamecocks go 13 deep
Except for Talaysia Cooper, who was ruled out with a lower leg injury, every member of South Carolina's roster saw the court against Arkansas and 11 scored points. The bench was led by junior center Kamilla Cardoso, who logged a double double of her own with 12 points and 16 rebounds, plus three blocks.
Sania Feagin also made her first appearance since suffering a lower leg injury after the Auburn game two weeks ago. The sophomore forward didn't miss a beat, immediately putting up a block and a long jumpshot to finish with six points and three rebounds over 10 minutes of playing time.
This article originally appeared on Greenville News: South Carolina women's basketball rewrites record book in Arkansas win
