12 South Carolina photos of the Gamecocks beating TCU, including Ashlyn Watkins' filthy dunk
meghan l. hall
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Dec 8, 2024; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks forward Ashlyn Watkins (2) dunks the ball against TCU Horned Frogs center Sedona Prince (13) during the first half at Dickies Arena. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images
The matchup between the Gamecocks and the Horned Frogs had all the hype you'd expect. It was two top-10-ranked teams, both of which had been playing stellar basketball. TCU was undefeated, and South Carolina has been rolling since being upset by UCLA. The game was evenly matched early, but an Ashlyn Watkins dunk changed everything.
TCU's Sedona Prince blocked Watkins, leading to a transition possession. But then, Watkins stole the ball back and dunked on Prince just as she tried to get back to the basket. It was so filthy that it changed the whole game's trajectory. TCU never recovered as it coughed up the ball 20 times, couldn't get its offense going and only had one scorer in double figures ― Hailey Van Lith.
So, here's 12 photos of South Carolina unleashing fury on TCU:
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Dec 8, 2024; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks forward Ashlyn Watkins (2) dunks the ball against TCU Horned Frogs center Sedona Prince (13) during the first half at Dickies Arena. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images
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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - DECEMBER 08: Aaliyah Roberson #23 of the TCU Horned Frogs shoots against Ashlyn Watkins #2 of the South Carolina Gamecocks during the first half in the USLBM Coast to Coast Challenge Hoopfest Women’s Basketball Classic at Dickies Arena on December 08, 2024 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)
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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - DECEMBER 08: Hailey Van Lith #10 of the TCU Horned Frogs shoots over Bree Hall #23 of the South Carolina Gamecocks during the first half in the USLBM Coast to Coast Challenge Hoopfest Women’s Basketball Classic at Dickies Arena on December 08, 2024 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)
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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - DECEMBER 08: Ashlyn Watkins #2 of the South Carolina Gamecocks and Sedona Prince #13 of the TCU Horned Frogs battle for the ball during the first half in the USLBM Coast to Coast Challenge Hoopfest Women’s Basketball Classic at Dickies Arena on December 08, 2024 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)
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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - DECEMBER 08: Sania Feagin #20 of the South Carolina Gamecocks celebrates a three-point basket against the TCU Horned Frogs during the second half in the USLBM Coast to Coast Challenge Hoopfest Women’s Basketball Classic at Dickies Arena on December 08, 2024 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)
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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - DECEMBER 08: MiLaysia Fulwiley #12 of the South Carolina Gamecocks shoots against Agnes Emma-Nnopu #21 of the TCU Horned Frogs during the second half in the USLBM Coast to Coast Challenge Hoopfest Women’s Basketball Classic at Dickies Arena on December 08, 2024 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)
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Dec 8, 2024; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Dawn Staley reacts to a play against the TCU Horned Frogs during the first half at Dickies Arena. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images
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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - DECEMBER 08: The South Carolina Gamecocks bench reacts against the TCU Horned Frogs during the second half in the USLBM Coast to Coast Challenge Hoopfest Women’s Basketball Classic at Dickies Arena on December 08, 2024 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)
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Dec 8, 2024; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks guard Raven Johnson (25) reacts after scoring a three point basket against the TCU Horned Frogs during the first half at Dickies Arena. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images
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Dec 8, 2024; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks forward Chloe Kitts (21) grabs a rebound against the TCU Horned Frogs during the second half at Dickies Arena. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images
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Dec 8, 2024; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks guard Raven Johnson (25) reacts after scoring a three point basket against the TCU Horned Frogs during the second half at Dickies Arena. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images
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Dec 8, 2024; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; TCU Horned Frogs guard Hailey Van Lith (10) has her shot blocked by South Carolina Gamecocks forward Ashlyn Watkins (2) during the second half at Dickies Arena. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images
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