Top-Ranked South Carolina Claims Victory in ‘The Real SC’ Battle
No. 1 South Carolina, featuring strong performances from Tessa Johnson and Joyce Edwards, secured an 89-85 victory over No. 3 USC in a basketball game played in Greenville, S.C., known as the battle for 'The Real SC'.
Wichita Falls & Lawton, TX, November 15, 2026 —
In a highly anticipated matchup, the No. 1 ranked South Carolina women’s basketball team secured an 89-85 win against the No. 3 USC team. The game, played in Greenville, S.C., was widely dubbed ‘The Real SC’ battle, pitting two top-tier programs against each other.
The victory for the top-ranked Gamecocks was bolstered by notable performances from key players. Tessa Johnson and Joyce Edwards were instrumental in South Carolina’s offensive and defensive efforts, contributing significantly to the team’s scoring and overall performance throughout the contest.
The final score reflected a closely contested game, with No. 1 South Carolina ultimately prevailing by a margin of four points. The outcome of this game could have implications for national rankings as the season progresses.
Further details regarding specific game statistics for Johnson and Edwards, or the exact date of the game, were not provided in the summary. The location of the game was confirmed as Greenville, S.C.
Story summarized from the original created by STEVE REED, Associated Press on www.texomashomepage.com, see more information here.
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