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South Carolina pulls away in the 2nd half, defeats Clemson 76-45

The Gamecocks earn their 11th consecutive win over Clemson after pulling away in the second half after a relatively close first half.
Credit: WLTX

COLUMBIA, S.C. — COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Destanni Henderson had 16 points off three 3-pointers and Zia Cooke added 13 points as No. 1 South Carolina pulled away in the second half for its 11th straight win over rival Clemson 76-45. 

The Gamecocks' backcourt duo got things going in the third quarter after managing just seven field goals the first 20 minutes. 

South Carolina started the third quarter on an 18-6 surge that Clemson could not answer. 

Aliyah Boston had 11 points and Laeticia Amihere finished with 10 points. Clemson fell to 2-16 all time against No. 1 ranked opponents.

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