Blue Blood programs No. 1 South Carolina and No. 11 UConn faced off in Columbia, South Carolina, on Sunday. The Gamecocks had a statement win, defeating the Huskies 83-65. South Carolina was without 6-7 Center Kamilla Cardoso, who is currently playing with the Brazilian National Team.

Until 2020, UConn had always beaten South Carolina by at least 12 points. Now, South Carolina has won five of the last six matchups. The Gamecocks were locked in defensively and remain the best team in the country.