COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — No. 2 South Carolina suspended reserve guard Maddy McDaniel ahead of its game against rival Clemson on Tuesday night.

South Carolina (2-0) announced the suspension shortly before the game.

“Maddy McDaniel will not be at tonight’s game. She has been suspended," the Gamecocks said on social media .

Coach Dawn Staley is expected to discuss the suspension after the game.

McDaniel is a 5-foot-9 sophomore from Upper Marlboro, Maryland. She played in 30 games as a freshman, averaging 3.1 points a contest.

The suspension is the latest hit to South Carolina's roster. The Gamecocks are without reigning SEC Tournament MVP Chloe Kitts and Ashlyn Watkins because of season-long injuries.

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