No. 1 South Carolina avoids major upset in 68-62 win over Michigan
Michigan guard Syla Swords (12) shoots under South Carolina guard MiLaysia Fulwiley (12) during the first half of an NCAA basketball game Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ian Maule)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Ian Maule]
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Chloe Kitts had 19 points and 14 rebounds and Tessa Johnson scored 15 points as top-ranked South Carolina defeated scrappy Michigan 68-62 on Monday night in the Hall of Fame Series. Joyce Edwards added 10 points for defending champion South Carolina. Syla Swords led Michigan with 27 points and 12 rebounds and Jordan Hobbs had 19 points. South Carolina was favored by 21 1/2 points at BetMGM Sportsbook. Michigan tried to become the first team since Big Ten Conference rival Iowa in 2023 national semifinals to beat the Gamecocks.
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Michigan guard Syla Swords (12) shoots ahead of South Carolina forward Joyce Edwards (8) during the first half of an NCAA basketball game Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ian Maule)
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