South Carolina guard MiLaysia Fulwiley, right, drives past East Carolina guard Jayla Hearp, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbia, S.C., Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

South Carolina guard Te-Hina Paopao (0) drives past East Carolina forward Anzhane Hutton, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbia, S.C., Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

South Carolina forward Chloe Kitts (21) drives to the basket against East Carolina forward Tatyana Wyche (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbia, S.C., Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

East Carolina head coach Kim McNeill reacts to a call during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against South Carolina in Columbia, S.C., Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

South Carolina forward Joyce Edwards (8) looks to shoot against East Carolina forward Taliyah Wyche, left, and guard Jade Tillman, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbia, S.C., Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)