Tessa Johnson scored a career-high 28 points on Sunday to lead the top-ranked South Carolina Gamecocks to an 89-85 victory over No. 3 USC.
The performance surpassed a scoring record previously held by A’ja Wilson, according to reports from Yahoo Sports.
According to ESPN Insights, this total represents the highest scoring output by a South Carolina player against an Associated Press top-five opponent in the past 25 seasons.
Wilson previously set the benchmark with 27 points during the 2018 Elite Eight against UConn, the outlets reported.
Johnson also contributed significantly on the defensive end and as a facilitator, finishing the game having scored or assisted on 34 total points.
The Gamecocks improved their season record to 4-0 following the win at Bon Secours Wellness Arena, while the Trojans dropped to 3-1.
USC entered the contest having scored more than 100 points in each of its first three games of the season, noted The Associated Press.
South Carolina utilized a 9-0 run to secure a 49-45 halftime lead and remained in front for the remainder of the contest.
Late in the fourth quarter, Jordan Lee recorded a crucial block on a drive by JuJu Watkins to help stifle a comeback attempt by the Trojans.
Following a challenge by South Carolina coach Dawn Staley, officials overturned an out-of-bounds call to grant possession to the Gamecocks with 15 seconds remaining.
Johnson subsequently made two free throws to extend the South Carolina lead to four points.
Joyce Edwards recorded 20 points and 10 rebounds in the win, while teammate Chloe Kitts added 15 points and 12 rebounds for her third consecutive double-double.
Watkins led the Trojans with 25 points on 8-for-12 shooting, the team reports.
The Gamecocks are scheduled to host Florida Gulf Coast on Tuesday, while the Trojans return home to face Baylor on Friday.