Iowa jumped out to a 10-0 lead to start the game. But South Carolina started off the second quarter on a 7-0 run to tie the game.

The stars have done what you would expect. Iowa’s Caitlin Clark had 21 points in the first half. Kamilla Cardoso had 11 points for South Carolina.

There have been a couple keys. Raven Johnson has played incredible defense on Clark in the second quarter, holding the star to 3 points in the second quarter after a hot start. This also included a steal at the end of the half as Clark was trying to run the clock out that led to a layup to make it 49-46.

South Carolina has dominated the boards – they already have 12 offensive rebounds, giving them multiple extra chances.

But maybe the biggest story is the South Carolina bench, as Sania Feagin, Milaysia Fulwiley and Tessa Johnson have outscored the Iowa bench 22-0.

South Carolina also has scored the first 6 points of the second half – so Iowa will need to do something to stop the Gamecocks’ momentum.