Top-ranked South Carolina women hold off No. 11 Utah for 78-69 win in Hall of Fame Women’s Showcase

UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — South Carolina faced another challenge from a ranked team on Sunday and the No. 1 Gamecocks remained undefeated.

Kamilla Cardoso scored 17 points and Te-Hina Paopao added 15 to help the Gamecocks hold off No. 11 Utah 78-69 at the Hall of Fame Women’s Showcase.

Freshman MiLaysia Fulwiley and sophomore Chloe Kitts each added 11 for South Carolina (9-0), which has beaten four ranked opponents this season.

“We can only get better,” South Carolina coach Dawn Staley said.