Chloe Kitts returns with 17 and 10 as South Carolina rout UNC 84-39
Chloe Kitts had 17 points and 10 rebounds in her return from a knee injury as No. 1 South Carolina beat No. 12 North Carolina 84-39 at the Ally Tipoff.
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Quick answer
Chloe Kitts scored 17 points and took 10 rebounds as No. 1 South Carolina beat No. 12 North Carolina 84-39 at the Ally Tipoff in Charlotte on 8 November. It was her first big outing after missing all of last season with a knee injury.
Key facts
- Chloe Kitts had 17 points and 10 rebounds against North Carolina.
- Kitts missed all of last season with a knee injury.
- South Carolina outscored North Carolina 51-16 across the second and third quarters.
- North Carolina shot 25% (15 of 60) from the field.
- It was South Carolina's fifth straight win over North Carolina.
Kitts back after a lost season
Chloe Kitts marked her return with 17 points and 10 rebounds as No. 1 South Carolina beat No. 12 North Carolina 84-39 at the Ally Tipoff in Charlotte on Sunday night, 8 November. The forward had missed the whole of last season with a knee injury. The Associated Press recap said she looked as energetic as ever.
Joyce Edwards added 15 points. The win took the Gamecocks to 2-0, and both victories have come against ranked opponents: they opened the season by beating No. 20 Maryland 101-93 in Paris the previous Monday.
How South Carolina pulled away
South Carolina led only 15-10 after the first quarter. Then the game turned. The Gamecocks won the second quarter 19-7 and the third 32-9, outscoring North Carolina 51-16 across those two periods, forcing 17 turnovers and allowing just six baskets.
North Carolina finished at 25% shooting, 15 of 60. Nyla Brooks led the Tar Heels with 13 points, all of them from four three-pointers. It was South Carolina's fifth straight win in the border rivalry.
Who else contributed for the Gamecocks
Tessa Johnson scored 12 points and freshman Jerzy Robinson added 10. Fifth-year forward Ashlyn Watkins was held scoreless but pulled down 10 rebounds, matching her team-high total from the opener against Maryland.
Watkins, like Kitts, is coming back from a long absence. She suffered an ACL injury in January 2025 and sat out all of last season.
What comes next for both teams
North Carolina had also lost in Paris, falling 91-79 to No. 21 Oklahoma, which left the Tar Heels 0-2 after Charlotte. Their schedule on the university athletics site has since listed a 109-40 home win on 11 November and a 71-60 win in Philadelphia on 14 November.
South Carolina's next game was at state rival Clemson on the Thursday after the Ally Tipoff. The Gamecocks will return to the Charlotte event for the next two seasons, facing UConn at the Charlotte Hornets' home court in 2027 and North Carolina State in 2028.
Frequently asked questions
How did Chloe Kitts play against North Carolina?
Kitts had 17 points and 10 rebounds in South Carolina's 84-39 win over North Carolina on 8 November.
Why did Chloe Kitts miss last season?
She missed all of last season with a knee injury, according to the AP recap.
What was the score of South Carolina vs North Carolina women's basketball?
No. 1 South Carolina won 84-39 against No. 12 North Carolina at the Ally Tipoff in Charlotte.
Who led North Carolina in scoring?
Nyla Brooks scored 13 points on four three-pointers for the Tar Heels.
