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Mitchell's career day lifts Lady Gamecocks over S.C. State
Posted: 12.21.2012 at 2:42 PM
Derek Phillips

Derek Phillips joined the WACH Fox News team in July of 2011.

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Freshman Tiffany Mitchell scored a career-high in points and rebounds in the Gamecocks 65-45 win over S.C. State Friday.  / Derek Phillips
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COLUMBIA (WACH)- The No. 21/17 Gamecocks had three players score in double figures in a 65-45 win over S.C. State Friday afternoon at Colonial Life Arena.  Dawn Staley's team moves to 11-1 on the year.

Despite a sluggish start, USC slowly pulled away and held a 33-21 lead at the break.  Freshman Tiffany Mitchell notched her second double-double of the season with a career-high 21 points and career-high in rebounds with 11.

Aleighsa Welch also had a double-double with 16 points and 14 rebounds.  Senior guard Ieasia Walker tied her career-high with six steals.

The Gamecocks will have a full week off from action for the holidays and will resume play Dec. 29 vs. Western Carolina.

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