Gamecocks open SEC tournament with win over Arkansas

GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - No. 1 South Carolina women’s basketball opened play in the 2023 SEC Tournament Friday.

The Gamecocks’ quarterfinal game started at noon at Bon Secours Wellness Arena against eighth-seeded Arkansas. In their Jan. 22 meeting this season, South Carolina blew open an eight-point game with a 28-7 second quarter.

South Carolina cruised to victory Friday, taking down Arkansas 93-66 to advance to the semifinals. They will face Ole Miss Saturday with a tip-off at 4:30 p.m.