DAYTON– The University of Dayton women's basketball team suffered a 75-49 loss to No. 6/10 ranked South Carolina.
 
The Flyers (2-1) started the season with a two-game win streak. The last home loss that the Flyers had was at the hands of Northeastern in overtime on Nov. 17,  2018. 
 
Senior Jenna Giacone set a new career and season high with 18 points. She also set a new career and season high with four three-point field goals.
 
KEY MOMENTS
 
1^st – The Gamecocks outshot the Flyers from the field. South Carolina shot 53.8 percent compared to Dayton's 13.3 percent.
 
GAME BREAKDOWN
1^st Quarter: Dayton 6, South Carolina 22

• The game started with a close score between the Flyers and the Gamecocks, with the Flyers only down by three points at the first media timeout.
• South Carolina went on a 13-1 run to extend their lead, resulting in a timeout by the Flyers.
• The Flyers struggled on offense, shooting only 13.3 percent from the field.
• Dayton senior Jayla Scaife led the Flyers with four points in the period.

2^nd Quarter: Dayton 21, South Carolina 41

• South Carolina continued to put pressure on the Flyers, going on an 8-3 run to start the quarter.
• The Flyers' defense responded by forcing five turnovers and forcing the Gamecocks into a scoring drought during the last 2:40 of play. 
• Dayton also started to find a groove on offense, scoring eight points in the last 3:30 of the quarter.
• The Flyers shooting improved during the second quarter, shooting 22.2 percent from the field and 70.0 percent from the line.
• At the end of the first half, the Flyers were being led by Shakeela Fowler with nine points and Jayla Scaife, who contributed seven points and four rebounds.

3^rd Quarter: Dayton 32, South Carolina 55

• The Flyers came out strong in the second half, only allowing South Carolina to score two points in the first three minutes of play.
• At a media timeout with 4:44 left on the clock, the Flyers were trailing South Carolina 49-24.
• The Flyers' defense continued to keep South Carolina from running up the lead, allowing them to only score 14 points in the quarter.
• With 1:29 to play in the quarter, the Gamecocks called a timeout. South Carolina led 55-29.
• Jenna Giacone scored six points in the third quarter, shooting 2-2 from beyond the arc. 
• The Flyers shot 42.9 percent from beyond the arc in the quarter.
• Dayton snagged 14 rebounds in the quarter.

4^th Quarter: Dayton 49, South Carolina 75

• The Gamecocks kept the pressure on the Flyers in the fourth period.
• Dayton kept South Carolina from running up the lead, responding to South Carolina's first 13 points with 12 of their own.
• Jenna Giacone drilled two shots from behind the arc in the first five minutes of play to keep the Flyers in the game.
• Dayton offense continued to improve in the fourth quarter, shooting 31.6% from the field.
• The Flyers out-rebounded South Carolina 11-9 in the fourth quarter.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS

• 18 - Jenna Giacone led the Flyers with 18 points, setting a new season and career high.
• 9 - Mariah Perez led the Flyers with 9 rebounds.
• 22 to 18 - The Flyers out-rebounded South Carolina on offense.
• 26 to 22 - The Flyers' bench outscored the Gamecocks bench.
• 22.2 - The Flyers shot an overall 22.2% from the floor.

KEY STAT
The Flyers were outscored 36-6 in the paint and 14-5 on fast breaks.
 
UP NEXT
The Flyers will be hitting the road to play Northeastern on Saturday, November 16 at 6 p.m.