No. 1 Gamecocks, Cooke top Lady Vols 74-58 for SEC title
1 year, 9 months ago

No. 1 Gamecocks, Cooke top Lady Vols 74-58 for SEC title

Associated Press  

GREENVILLE, S.C. — South Carolina coach Dawn Staley hugged her players, took selfies with fans, even posing with cheerleaders and the pep band. “It never gets old.” Staley and the top-ranked Gamecocks won their seventh SEC tournament title in the past nine seasons, pulling away from Tennessee in the final two quarters for a 74-58 victory Sunday. Zia Cooke scored 24 points and tournament MVP Aliyah Boston added 18 points as South Carolina continued its perfect season and headed into the NCAAs as the clear-cut favorite for a second straight national title. The Gamecocks, the SEC regular-season champs, answered with a 16-4 burst powered by Boston and Cooke to open this one up and win their 38th straight dating back to last season’s NCAA Tournament run. SHARING THE HONORS Staley said Boston gave her all-tournament team trophy to teammate Laeticia Amihere, another senior who totalled 37 points and 13 rebounds in the tournament’s three games.

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Edwards scores 20 as No. 2 South Carolina wins 64th straight at home, 82-46 over Charleston Southern
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Edwards scores 20 as No. 2 South Carolina wins 64th straight at home, 82-46 over Charleston Southern

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 2 South Carolina shook off an awful start to win its 64th straight home game, a 82-46 victory over Charleston Southern on Thursday. Bree Hall hit a 3-pointer to start a 23-11 run to gain control and South Carolina pulled away over the final two …

No. 4 South Carolina, coming off rare loss, uses 32-0 run to roll past No. 15 Iowa State 76-36
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

No. 4 South Carolina, coming off rare loss, uses 32-0 run to roll past No. 15 Iowa State 76-36

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Audi Crooks had 13 points and nine rebounds for Iowa State, and Mackenzie Hare scored 12 for the Cyclones. Takeaways Iowa State: The last time the Cyclones didn’t score more than 36 points was Jan. 14, 2012, a 59-33 loss to Texas A&M. South Carolina: …

Staley counsels some South Carolina fans to keep calm after No. 4 Gamecocks 1st loss in two seasons
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Staley counsels some South Carolina fans to keep calm after No. 4 Gamecocks 1st loss in two seasons

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina coach Dawn Staley is not in panic mode, even if some of her famous “Fams” are following the Gamecocks’ first loss in two seasons. “This is a team that hasn’t dealt with a whole lot of losing,” said Staley, whose …

No. 1 South Carolina women stunned by fifth-ranked UCLA 77-62, ending Gamecocks’ 43-game win streak
4 weeks, 1 day ago

No. 1 South Carolina women stunned by fifth-ranked UCLA 77-62, ending Gamecocks’ 43-game win streak

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 1 South Carolina 77-62 on Sunday, ending the Gamecocks’ overall 43-game winning streak and their run of 33 consecutive road victories. The Gamecocks lost for the first time since April 2023, when Caitlin Clark and Iowa beat them in the NCAA Tournament national semifinals. Te-Hina …

No. 1 South Carolina’s 43-game win streak snapped following loss to No. 5 UCLA
1 month ago

No. 1 South Carolina’s 43-game win streak snapped following loss to No. 5 UCLA

CNN  

CNN — It was a historic night at the Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles on Sunday. It is also South Carolina’s first road loss in 33 games, which was the third-longest streak in NCAA Division I history. 1 ranked team 🤩#B1GWBBall x #B1GStats pic.twitter.com/7aPQjP6aKg — Big Ten Women's Basketball November 24, 2024 Bruins head coach Cori Close told the FS1 …

No. 5 UCLA ready for revenge vs. No. 1 South Carolina two years after tournament loss
1 month ago

No. 5 UCLA ready for revenge vs. No. 1 South Carolina two years after tournament loss

LA Times  

After UCLA was eliminated by South Carolina during the 2023 Sweet 16, Bruins coach Cori Close sat at the podium for her postgame news conference. “I have to be able to put this team in different and better situations, given what I’ve learned about them.” UCLA forward Janiah Barker grabs a rebound during the Bruins’ win over Arkansas on Nov. …

No. 1 South Carolina reaches another milestone with program record 43rd straight win
1 month ago

No. 1 South Carolina reaches another milestone with program record 43rd straight win

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! The Gamecocks won their program-record 43rd straight game with a 77-45 win over rival Clemson on Wednesday night, surpassing the old streak that began in the 2022 NCAA Tournament and continued through the next season’s Final Four. “No, it feels great,” said Paopao, who joined …

South Carolina Dominates Michigan in a Thrilling 68-62 Victory
1 month, 2 weeks ago

South Carolina Dominates Michigan in a Thrilling 68-62 Victory

Associated Press  

South Carolina emerged victorious over Michigan in a thrilling 68-62 contest in the Hall of Fame Series opener. Chloe Kitts and Tessa Johnson led the Gamecocks with 19 and 15 points respectively, while Syla Swords and Jordan Hobbs contributed 27 and 19 points for Michigan. Despite trailing by 64-62 with 22 seconds left, South Carolina held on to secure the …

Chemistry Remains Strong as No. 1 South Carolina Aims for Another National Title
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Chemistry Remains Strong as No. 1 South Carolina Aims for Another National Title

Associated Press  

No. 1 South Carolina is poised for another dominant season, with the team seeking their second consecutive national title and third in four seasons. Despite losing their leading scorer and rebounder, the Gamecocks remain a formidable force, with a deep and experienced roster that is poised to make a deep run in the NCAA tournament. The team faces some challenges, …

South Carolina Soars High in Women's College Basketball Preseason Rankings
1 month, 3 weeks ago

South Carolina Soars High in Women's College Basketball Preseason Rankings

Associated Press  

South Carolina is poised to make a run at the NCAA Final Four this season, aiming to repeat their 2023 national championship success. The Gamecocks, led by Dawn Staley, boast a strong and experienced team with a high chance of returning to the Final Four. However, they face challenges from teams like UConn, USC, and Texas, who are also looking …

South Carolina Reign Supreme in SEC Women's Basketball, Ready to Face a Packed Schedule
1 month, 4 weeks ago

South Carolina Reign Supreme in SEC Women's Basketball, Ready to Face a Packed Schedule

Associated Press  

South Carolina remains a force in the SEC women's basketball league, ranking No. 1 in the preseason AP Top 25. The Longhorns are expected to contend for a top-four finish this season, with the addition of Oklahoma and Texas bolstering their chances. The Gamecocks, led by Dawn Staley, are aiming to defend their national title, while LSU and Texas will …

SEC This Week: First-place South Carolina looks to validate start against No. 16 LSU
3 months, 1 week ago

SEC This Week: First-place South Carolina looks to validate start against No. 16 LSU

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! The Eagles opened with two wins under first-year coach Bill O’Brien and made the AP Top 25 for the first time since 2018. Impact player Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart set an SEC record by completing his first 24 passes in a wipeout of Middle Tennessee …

Who’s in first? Right now in the SEC, it’s South Carolina
3 months, 1 week ago

Who’s in first? Right now in the SEC, it’s South Carolina

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Who’s in first? ESPN’s “College GameDay” is in town for the first time in a decade, and Beamer will put in a little extra work keeping his young team grounded. He wants his players to understand “there’s people on that bandwagon right now that’ll jump right off the next time things don’t go well.” Quarterback LaNorris Sellers, …

Defending champion South Carolina to open season in Las Vegas against Michigan
7 months ago

Defending champion South Carolina to open season in Las Vegas against Michigan

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Defending national champion South Carolina has another splashy opening planned. A year ago, South Carolina began their undefeated, championship season by defeating Notre Dame in Paris. “We’re excited to have another great destination and event to start our 2024-25 season, for our team and for our FAMS,” South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley said. The win over …

South Carolina coach Dawn Staley gushes over congratulations from Queen B
8 months ago

South Carolina coach Dawn Staley gushes over congratulations from Queen B

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina coach Dawn Staley has met plenty of noteworthy celebrities during her national championship run with the Gamecocks. Staley posted a gushing video where she read the note from the musical powerhouse she received after winning the Gamecocks’ third national championship in the past eight years earlier this month. “To Coach Staley and the entire South …

Dawn Staley and her NCAA champion South Carolina Gamecocks celebrated with parade and rally
8 months, 1 week ago

Dawn Staley and her NCAA champion South Carolina Gamecocks celebrated with parade and rally

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley and her national championship Gamecocks celebrated with a jam-packed, downtown parade and rally at the Statehouse a week after completing their undefeated season. Staley recalled to the crowd that, when asked about her young players and the new roles they would have to fill, she said to “expect the unexpected.” …

South Carolina’s Staley shares NCAA Tournament triumph with loyal FAMS upon return home
8 months, 2 weeks ago

South Carolina’s Staley shares NCAA Tournament triumph with loyal FAMS upon return home

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Dawn Staley proudly marched her latest NCAA championship trophy in front of the wild, cheering “FAMS” who’ve supported her throughout South Carolina’s rise from SEC also-ran to three-time tournament winners. “That’s because Dawn Staley was raised right,” said Lloyd Yaun of Graniteville, who traveled an hour or so to welcome the team home. Karen Braggs of Columbia …

Perfect ending: South Carolina’s Dawn Staley wins third national title as Gamecocks down Clark, Iowa
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Perfect ending: South Carolina’s Dawn Staley wins third national title as Gamecocks down Clark, Iowa

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — With the championship secured, Dawn Staley released a year’s worth of pent-up frustration and pain. This wasn’t necessarily about revenge, although South Carolina guard Raven Johnson dubbed this season “The Revenge Tour,” it was incredibly satisfying for South Carolina, which became just the 10th team in history to finish undefeated. “I’ll leave that there.” The greatest season in …

Staley and South Carolina chase perfection, one win away from becoming 10th undefeated team
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Staley and South Carolina chase perfection, one win away from becoming 10th undefeated team

Hindustan Times  

CLEVELAND — South Carolina is one victory away from completing the 10th perfect season in NCAA Division I women's basketball history. Coach Dawn Staley lost all five starters from last season's team that went into the Final Four unbeaten before losing to Caitlin Clark and Iowa. The 2010 perfect run almost ended in the title game when the Huskies trailed …

Staley, South Carolina achieve perfection, becoming 10th unbeaten team in NCAA Division I history
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Staley, South Carolina achieve perfection, becoming 10th unbeaten team in NCAA Division I history

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — South Carolina has joined an elite group, becoming the 10th NCAA Division I women’s basketball team to go through a season undefeated. Coach Dawn Staley lost all five starters from last season’s team that went into the Final Four unbeaten before losing to Caitlin Clark and Iowa. The 2010 perfect run almost ended in the title game when …

South Carolina tries to finish off perfect season when it faces Clark and Iowa in women’s title game
8 months, 2 weeks ago

South Carolina tries to finish off perfect season when it faces Clark and Iowa in women’s title game

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Dawn Staley knows Sunday’s national championship game is a big moment for women’s basketball. Standing in the way of Staley and the Gamecocks is a generational player in Caitlin Clark and an Iowa team looking for the school’s first women’s national championship. I think it’s a crash course of who’s going to have the better run, who’s going …

South Carolina women surge past N.C. State 78-59
8 months, 2 weeks ago

South Carolina women surge past N.C. State 78-59

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — All-America center Kamilla Cardoso scored 22 points and unbeaten South Carolina emphatically kept its perfect season going, advancing to the championship game of the women’s NCAA Tournament with a 78-59 victory over North Carolina State on Friday night. South Carolina will meet the winner of the second Final Four game between Iowa and UConn — a matchup featuring …

South Carolina women stay perfect, surge past N.C. State 78-59 to reach NCAA title game
8 months, 2 weeks ago

South Carolina women stay perfect, surge past N.C. State 78-59 to reach NCAA title game

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Perfectly dominant. With All-America center Kamilla Cardoso scoring 22 points, the Gamecocks emphatically kept their unbeaten season going, advancing to the championship game of the women’s NCAA Tournament with a 78-59 victory over North Carolina State on Friday night. South Carolina will meet Caitlin Clark and Iowa for the national title on Sunday in a rematch of a …

South Carolina is unbeaten and maybe underrated as it heads into women’s Final Four seeking title
8 months, 2 weeks ago

South Carolina is unbeaten and maybe underrated as it heads into women’s Final Four seeking title

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — South Carolina has no losses, and maybe not enough love. 3 seed North Carolina State in Friday’s first national semifinal — an undercard of sorts to the Iowa vs. UConn/Caitlin Clark vs. Paige Bueckers main event — South Carolina coach Dawn Staley wasn’t complaining about any lack of national respect or coverage. “This is the best team she’s …

South Carolina’s Dawn Staley is the AP Coach of the Year for the 2nd time
8 months, 2 weeks ago

South Carolina’s Dawn Staley is the AP Coach of the Year for the 2nd time

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Dawn Staley did a masterful job guiding a young South Carolina team back to the Final Four with an undefeated record for the second straight season. Staley was honored Thursday as The Associated Press women’s college basketball Coach of the Year for the second time. “I’m very, very satisfied with just being there for my players.. I’m forever …

South Carolina, Iowa, USC and Texas are the top seeds in the women’s NCAA Tournament
9 months ago

South Carolina, Iowa, USC and Texas are the top seeds in the women’s NCAA Tournament

Associated Press  

Dawn Staley and South Carolina could see some familiar faces on their path to trying to finish off an undefeated season. 1 overall seed in the women’s NCAA Tournament, are looking to become the 10th women’s basketball team to go unbeaten for an entire season. “What it came down to was Texas had to play three tournament teams to get …

No. 1 South Carolina wins SEC Tournament over No. 8 LSU 79-72 in game marred by skirmish, ejections
9 months, 1 week ago

No. 1 South Carolina wins SEC Tournament over No. 8 LSU 79-72 in game marred by skirmish, ejections

Associated Press  

GREENVILLE, S.C. — It was a Southeastern Conference Tournament celebration like no other in South Carolina’s history: Six subdued players in white championship hats stood on the podium while the rest of their teammates remained in the locker room. “We’re going to bounce back from that learn from our mistakes.” South Carolina was ahead 73-66 when Fulwiley stole the ball …

Cardoso’s first-ever 3 rescues No. 1 South Carolina at SEC Tournament with 74-73 win over Lady Vols
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Cardoso’s first-ever 3 rescues No. 1 South Carolina at SEC Tournament with 74-73 win over Lady Vols

Associated Press  

GREENVILLE, S.C. — South Carolina coach Dawn Staley knew her first option for a game-winning, outside shot, Te-Hina Paopao, would be bottled up by Tennessee. 1 South Carolina’s perfect season with a 74-73 win over the Lady Vols in the Southeastern Conference Tournament semifinals on Saturday. The Lady Vols had the chance to extend the lead with three seconds left, …

Kamilla Cardoso leads No. 1 South Carolina to 79-68 victory over Texas A&M in SEC Tournament
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Kamilla Cardoso leads No. 1 South Carolina to 79-68 victory over Texas A&M in SEC Tournament

Associated Press  

GREENVILLE, S.C. — South Carolina coach Dawn Staley spent all season teaching her young, undefeated team. Kamilla Cardoso scored 17 points and Tessa Johnson had 13 as South Carolina beat ninth-seeded Texas A&M 79-68 Friday in the SEC Tournament and reached 30 wins for a third straight season. But behind Johnson’s seven points, South Carolina went on a 17-5 run …

Puckett scores 22, Lady Vols pull away in second half to top Kentucky 76-62 in SEC second round
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Puckett scores 22, Lady Vols pull away in second half to top Kentucky 76-62 in SEC second round

Associated Press  

GREENVILLE, S.C. — Sara Puckett scored 22 points, Tess Darby had her first double-double and fifth-seeded Tennessee pulled away from 12th-seeded Kentucky in the second half for a 76-62 win in the SEC Tournament on Thursday. Darby, a senior, came off the bench and scored all 10 of her points in the second half to go with a career-high 10 …

No. 4 Tennessee wins 66-59 at No. 17 South Carolina to clinch first outright SEC crown in 16 years
9 months, 2 weeks ago

No. 4 Tennessee wins 66-59 at No. 17 South Carolina to clinch first outright SEC crown in 16 years

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Dalton Knecht scored 26 points and No. Cryer scored 19 of his 25 points in the second half as top-ranked Houston rallied past UCF to clinch at least a share of the Big 12 regular-season title in the Cougars’ first season in the conference. 8 MARQUETTE 67 MILWAUKEE — Alex Karaban and Cam Spencer shot a combined …

Knecht leads No. 4 Tennessee to outright SEC crown with 66-59 win at No. 17 South Carolina
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Knecht leads No. 4 Tennessee to outright SEC crown with 66-59 win at No. 17 South Carolina

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Dalton Knecht happily wore his orange SEC Champs hat. “One thing about Dalton, he’s not afraid,” Volunteers coach Rick Barnes said. “But we just have to focus on the next part.” BIG PICTURE Tennessee: The Vols are hard to stop when Knecht is hitting timely shots from outside. South Carolina: It’s been a memorable season already for …

SEC Tournament: No. 1 South Carolina, No. 8 LSU on collision course for title
9 months, 2 weeks ago

SEC Tournament: No. 1 South Carolina, No. 8 LSU on collision course for title

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — This year’s SEC Tournament is likely to come down to Dawn Staley’s daycare and Kim Mulkey’s defending champions. The difference between South Carolina’s undefeated regular-season team last year and this year is the difference between a doctorate program “and they’re going to hate me for saying this, and daycare,” Staley said. TENNESSEE’S DROUGHT The once dominant Lady …

Cardoso and Paopao lead No. 1 Gamecocks to perfect regular season with 76-68 win over Lady Vols
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Cardoso and Paopao lead No. 1 Gamecocks to perfect regular season with 76-68 win over Lady Vols

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Kamilla Cardoso had 18 points and 14 rebounds, Te-Hina Paopao scored 14 points and No. 1 South Carolina completed its second straight perfect regular season with a 76-68 victory over Tennessee on Sunday. Cardoso and Paopao, both seniors, excelled on Senior Day as the Gamecocks won their 47th straight regular-season SEC game, their 57th straight at home …

Johnson’s 3-pointer lifts No. 18 South Carolina to 82-76 comeback victory over No. 24 Florida
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Johnson’s 3-pointer lifts No. 18 South Carolina to 82-76 comeback victory over No. 24 Florida

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina coach Lamont Paris never believed he had a last-place team and has watched with a grin as his 18th-ranked Gamecocks have proved him right. The latest evidence came Saturday when Meechie Johnson had 25 points, including a go-ahead 3-pointer with 43.4 seconds left, to fuel South Carolina’s rally from 10 points down in the second …

No. 1 South Carolina heads into the final week of the regular season still unbeaten
9 months, 3 weeks ago

No. 1 South Carolina heads into the final week of the regular season still unbeaten

Associated Press  

Coach Dawn Staley has South Carolina in a familiar place with a week left in the regular season. Even with all five starters from last year’s Final Four run gone, the Gamecocks sit at 27-0 with two games left. We’re a really good basketball team when we are playing like we played today.” It’s been a balanced effort for the …

Bree Hall scores 18, No. 1 South Carolina women have 6 in double figures to rout Kentucky 103-55
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Bree Hall scores 18, No. 1 South Carolina women have 6 in double figures to rout Kentucky 103-55

Associated Press  

LEXINGTON, Ky. — South Carolina locked up its latest league title with the kind of performance Dawn Staley wants to see even in practice. Bree Hall scored 18 points, MiLaysia Fulwiley added 17 off the bench and top-ranked South Carolina beat Kentucky 103-55 on Sunday to clinch its third consecutive outright Southeastern Conference regular-season championship and eighth in 11 years. …

No. 1 South Carolina wins share of SEC regular-season title with 72-44 victory over Alabama
10 months ago

No. 1 South Carolina wins share of SEC regular-season title with 72-44 victory over Alabama

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! “We lost seven people, that’s a lot of people to lose especially off a good season” and a third straight Final Four, Watkins said. “We didn’t expect to be this good, but once we saw that we were this good, we never looked back.” Watkins …

Cardoso, No. 1 South Carolina beat Georgia 70-56 for SEC record 43rd straight regular season win
10 months ago

Cardoso, No. 1 South Carolina beat Georgia 70-56 for SEC record 43rd straight regular season win

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina coach Dawn Staley knows better than anyone how hard it is to win in the Southeastern Conference. 1 South Carolina rallied past Georgia 70-56 on Sunday to win its record 43rd straight Southeastern Conference regular-season game. “At the end of the day, we stopped in the second half and we pulled through.” Behind Cardoso, Te-Hina …

No. 13 Auburn hosts No. 11 South Carolina following Murray-Boyles’ 31-point showing
10 months, 1 week ago

No. 13 Auburn hosts No. 11 South Carolina following Murray-Boyles’ 31-point showing

Associated Press  

South Carolina Gamecocks at Auburn Tigers Auburn, Alabama; Wednesday, 8:30 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Tigers -12.5; over/under is 160.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. South Carolina averages 5.5 more points per game than Auburn allows to opponents. LAST 10 GAMES: Tigers: 7-3, averaging 79.0 points, 37.5 rebounds, 16.3 assists, 8.1 steals and 6.6 blocks per game while shooting 45.0% from the …

Murray-Boyles, No. 15 South Carolina pull away in second half for 75-60 victory over Vanderbilt
10 months, 1 week ago

Murray-Boyles, No. 15 South Carolina pull away in second half for 75-60 victory over Vanderbilt

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina coach Lamont Paris doesn’t spend much time reveling in midseason accomplishments, even when his team is one of biggest surprises of the college basketball season. Collin Boyles-Murray scored a career-high 31 points and the 15th-ranked Gamecocks ran past Vanderbilt in the second half of a 75-60 victory — their 21st of the season after losing …

South Carolina, Paris joining Staley’s women in making the Gamecocks a basketball school
10 months, 3 weeks ago

South Carolina, Paris joining Staley’s women in making the Gamecocks a basketball school

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Leave it to Dawn Staley to know before most everyone else about the biggest surprise in college basketball. South Carolina’s women’s coach got the inside scoop after talking with her counterpart, second-year coach Lamont Paris, when the men’s team returned from their August trip in the Bahamas. Picked last in the Southeastern Conference after going 11-21 in …

Ta’Lon Cooper and B.J. Mack lead the way as South Carolina surprises No. 5 Tennessee 63-59
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Ta’Lon Cooper and B.J. Mack lead the way as South Carolina surprises No. 5 Tennessee 63-59

Associated Press  

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Ta’Lon Cooper hit a critical 3-pointer with 40 seconds left and scored 18 points, and B.J. They’re a confident group.” The victory was South Carolina’s first road win over a top-5 team since 1997. “We really had success breaking down some action plans: block out and rebound; take care of the ball.” Dalton Knecht scored 12 points …

South Carolina keeps grip on No. 1 in AP women’s poll as top teams stumble; Kansas State up to 2
10 months, 3 weeks ago

South Carolina keeps grip on No. 1 in AP women’s poll as top teams stumble; Kansas State up to 2

Associated Press  

South Carolina remained the clear No. 2 Kansas State matched its best ranking ever after a chaotic week that saw nearly half of the AP Top 25 lose at least one game. The Gamecocks received all 35 first-place votes Monday in the latest Associated Press women’s basketball poll after their 76-70 road victory over then-No. LSU was one of five …

Knecht leads No. 5 Tennessee against South Carolina
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Knecht leads No. 5 Tennessee against South Carolina

Associated Press  

South Carolina Gamecocks at Tennessee Volunteers Knoxville, Tennessee; Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 5 Tennessee hosts the South Carolina Gamecocks after Dalton Knecht scored 32 points in Tennessee’s 75-62 victory over the Vanderbilt Commodores. Tennessee scores 79.5 points, 15.0 more per game than the 64.5 South Carolina gives up. South Carolina averages 7.1 more points per game than …

South Carolina and LSU set for key SEC showdown on Thursday night
11 months ago

South Carolina and LSU set for key SEC showdown on Thursday night

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! And it’s one, as I said after the South Carolina game last year, ‘You either learn from this or you don’t.’ And I tend to think we learned last year, and we’ll learn this year.” The defending champions lost their season opener to Colorado before …

Paopao and Fulwiley score 14 each to keep No. 1 South Carolina perfect with 98-36 win over Kentucky
11 months, 1 week ago

Paopao and Fulwiley score 14 each to keep No. 1 South Carolina perfect with 98-36 win over Kentucky

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Te-Hina Paopao and MiLaysia Fulwiley scored 14 points each and Ashlyn Watkins had her second career dunk as No. 1 South Carolina rolled past Kentucky 98-36 on Monday night. After early wins over ranked opponents in Notre Dame, Maryland, North Carolina and Utah, South Carolina has taken its four SEC games by an average margin of 32 …

Surprising South Carolina enters SEC play off to its best start in eight years
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Surprising South Carolina enters SEC play off to its best start in eight years

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! South Carolina is off to its best start in eight seasons at 12-1 after getting picked dead last in the Southeastern Conference preseason rankings, and already has more wins then a year ago when it went 11-21 in Paris’ debut season. “They tell me that …

No. 1 South Carolina women improve to 10-0 with 99-29 win over Presbyterian
1 year ago

No. 1 South Carolina women improve to 10-0 with 99-29 win over Presbyterian

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina coach Dawn Staley had no worries about seeing freshman MiLaysia Fulwiley start at point guard while giving junior regular Raven Johnson a rest. Fulwiley, making just her second start, put any concerns to rest with her steady performance as she scored a team-high 18 points in the top-ranked Gamecocks 99-29 victory over Presbyterian on Saturday. …

South Carolina, UCLA, NC State lead the way again as top 10 teams in women’s AP Top 25 unchanged
1 year ago

South Carolina, UCLA, NC State lead the way again as top 10 teams in women’s AP Top 25 unchanged

Associated Press  

South Carolina coach Dawn Staley has found a way for her team to avoid early season upsets despite losing all five starters from last year’s Final Four squad. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 women’s basketball poll on Monday, receiving all 36 first-place votes from a national media panel. And we’re just in December.” UCLA, North Carolina State, Iowa …

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