Edwards, a 6-foot-3 freshman, had a career-high 15 points to lead the team, which finished with five players in double figures.

USC Upstate’s CJ Rich is assistant coach Carey Rich’s son. He played the last couple of minutes on Saturday against South Carolina. As a sophomore reserve, he doesn’t see the floor much, but he has seen his play time increase from last season.

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Joyce Edwards scored 15 points while Ashlyn Watkins had 10 points, eight rebounds and four blocks as No. 3 South Carolina opened a big lead early and cruised to its 63rd straight win at home with a 78-62 victory over South Florida on Sunday.