No. 1 Gamecocks’ top reserves out, playing in FIBA tourney
2 years, 10 months ago

No. 1 Gamecocks’ top reserves out, playing in FIBA tourney

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Top-ranked South Carolina will be without its top two reserves when the Gamecocks hit the road to take on Kentucky and No. Gamecocks coach Dawn Staley said forwards Laeticia Amihere and Kamilla Cardsos are competing with their national teams in the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2022 Qualifying Tournament. South Carolina has won its past nine games since its lone loss at Missouri to start league play. She was part of Brazil’s bronze medal-winning team at the FIBA AmeriCup event last year.

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Boston College and South Carolina to meet in out-of-conference game
3 weeks ago

Boston College and South Carolina to meet in out-of-conference game

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! South Carolina Gamecocks at Boston College Eagles Boston; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Gamecocks -3; over/under is 137.5 BOTTOM LINE: Boston College takes on South Carolina in out-of-conference action. Boston College’s average of 6.5 made 3-pointers per game this season is only 0.6 …

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, 5 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: …

No. 1 South Carolina women stunned by fifth-ranked UCLA 77-62, ending Gamecocks’ 43-game win streak
1 month 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 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 Reign Supreme in SEC Women's Basketball, Ready to Face a Packed Schedule
2 months 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 …

South Carolina's Rising Stars Shine in First NCAA Tournament Appearance Since 2017
2 months ago

South Carolina's Rising Stars Shine in First NCAA Tournament Appearance Since 2017

Associated Press  

South Carolina is looking to build on its recent success in the SEC, with the team aiming to return to the NCAA Tournament after seven years. The Gamecocks made their first appearance in seven years with a strong performance in the SEC, showcasing the potential of their young players. With the return of sophomore Collin Murray-Boyles and the emergence of …

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 …

South Carolina’s 6-foot-7 Kamilla Cardoso is the center of attention for the title-hunting Gamecocks
8 months, 2 weeks ago

South Carolina’s 6-foot-7 Kamilla Cardoso is the center of attention for the title-hunting Gamecocks

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Her frizzy hair dyed a maroon closely matching South Carolina’s garnet, Kamilla Cardoso was impossible to miss as she stood near mid-court inside Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on Friday night. “She’s just silly,” said teammate Ashlyn Watkins, “and she’s always doing crazy stuff like that for no reason.” Maybe misunderstood by opponents and outsiders, Cardoso, who left her family …

South Carolina’s Kamilla Cardoso has injury scare in Final Four, scores 22 in 23 minutes
8 months, 2 weeks ago

South Carolina’s Kamilla Cardoso has injury scare in Final Four, scores 22 in 23 minutes

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — South Carolina star center Kamilla Cardoso briefly exited the Gamecocks’ 78-59 win over North Carolina State in the women’s Final Four on Friday night with a right leg injury. South Carolina will play either Caitlin Clark and Iowa or Paige Bueckers and UConn on Sunday, and Cardoso’s health could be a concern. South Carolina coach Dawn Staley said …

South Carolina leading scorer and rebounder Kamilla Cardoso to enter WNBA draft
8 months, 3 weeks ago

South Carolina leading scorer and rebounder Kamilla Cardoso to enter WNBA draft

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Kamilla Cardoso’s career at South Carolina will end at the Final Four. Cardoso, the team’s top scorer and rebounder, could have returned for a final season, but is expected to be a top-five selection in the WNBA draft later this month. Cardoso thanked her coaches, teammates, family and friends and South Carolina’s loyal fan base, which coach …

Meet the Baby Gamecocks: Top seed South Carolina hopes its young talent will fuel March Madness run
9 months ago

Meet the Baby Gamecocks: Top seed South Carolina hopes its young talent will fuel March Madness run

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — It has been a different run of perfection for South Carolina coach Dawn Staley, fueled by a lot of precocious, talented young players who make it difficult at times to know exactly what comes next. “I mean, it’s like every day is a new day.” Freshmen MiLaysia Fulwiley and Tessa Johnson and sophomores Chloe Kitts and Ashlyn …

No. 1 South Carolina wins SEC Tournament over No. 8 LSU 79-72 in game marred by skirmish, ejections
9 months, 2 weeks 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 …

South Carolina senior Te-Hina Paopao says she’s returning to South Carolina for a final season
9 months, 2 weeks ago

South Carolina senior Te-Hina Paopao says she’s returning to South Carolina for a final season

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina guard Te-Hina Paopao is returning to the top-ranked Gamecocks for a final season in 2024-25. Paopao, the nation’s top 3-point shooter at 48.6%, announced her decision on social media Monday night, a day after she took part in South Carolina’s Senior Day ceremonies. Paopao has started 28 games this season and is the team’s third-leading …

South Carolina’s Kamilla Cardoso celebrates Senior Day with her mother and sister from Brazil
9 months, 3 weeks ago

South Carolina’s Kamilla Cardoso celebrates Senior Day with her mother and sister from Brazil

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Kamilla Cardoso’s family had never seen her play college basketball in person. Cardoso had 18 points and 14 rebounds in the top-ranked Gamecocks’ 76-68 victory over Tennessee on Sunday, with her mother, Janete Soares, and older sister, Jessica Silva, on hand for her Senior Day ceremony. “This is an incredible moment for all of us,” Staley said …

Cardoso and Paopao lead No. 1 Gamecocks to perfect regular season with 76-68 win over Lady Vols
9 months, 3 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 …

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, 2 weeks 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 …

No. 15 Gamecocks play with an AP Top 25 ranking for 1st time since 2017
10 months, 2 weeks ago

No. 15 Gamecocks play with an AP Top 25 ranking for 1st time since 2017

Associated Press  

Josh Gray admitted he spent a few weeks wondering about whether his surging South Carolina team might pop in the next edition of The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll. It comes with the Gamecocks just a game out of first place in the league standings to start the week and owning the program’s first ranking since February 2017. 12 …

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 …

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. …

Top-ranked South Carolina beats No. 11 Utah 78-69 in Hall of Fame Women’s Showcase
1 year ago

Top-ranked South Carolina beats No. 11 Utah 78-69 in Hall of Fame Women’s Showcase

Associated Press  

UNCASVILLE, Conn. — Kamilla Cardoso scored 17 points and Te-Hina Paopao added 15 on Sunday to help top-ranked South Carolina hold off No. 20 FLORIDA STATE 78 UNCASVILLE, Conn. — Lauren Betts had 22 points and 18 rebounds to help UCLA beat Florida State at the Hall of Fame Women’s Showcase. 15 VIRGINIA TECH 85, RADFORD 40 BLACKSBURG, Va. — …

Newcomers Johnson, Fulwiley lead No. 1 South Carolina to 104-38 rout of Morgan State
1 year ago

Newcomers Johnson, Fulwiley lead No. 1 South Carolina to 104-38 rout of Morgan State

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Dawn Staley’s discipline led to a new starting lineup that the national championship coach might want to test out again for No. First-time starter Tessa Johnson had 16 points and MiLaysia Fulwiley added 14 to lead the Gamecocks to a 104-38 blowout of Morgan State on Wednesday night. “I thought her injury kind of put her back …

Road Trip: No. 1 South Carolina hits the road and hostile arenas for first time this season
1 year ago

Road Trip: No. 1 South Carolina hits the road and hostile arenas for first time this season

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina coach Dawn Staley is not minimizing the tests ahead for her high-scoring, top-ranked Gamecocks, even though their true road games this season won’t be nearly as far as their opener in Paris. “We haven’t been in a hostile environment like we’re going to be in the next two I imagine.” Staley said her male practice …

Cardoso’s double-double helps No. 6 South Carolina beat No. 10 Notre Dame 100-71 in Paris
1 year, 1 month ago

Cardoso’s double-double helps No. 6 South Carolina beat No. 10 Notre Dame 100-71 in Paris

Associated Press  

PARIS — Dawn Staley could not have envisioned the flashy season-opening performance that new-look South Carolina put on to beat Notre Dame in the NCAA’s first women’s game in Paris. The freshman had a drive through Notre Dame’s defense where she put the ball behind her back, kept it and finished with a flip shot as South Carolina fans who …

South Carolina’s Kamila Cardoso, at 6-foot-7, gets leading role as the latest big for the Gamecocks
1 year, 1 month ago

South Carolina’s Kamila Cardoso, at 6-foot-7, gets leading role as the latest big for the Gamecocks

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina’s Kamilla Cardoso has been content the past two years to come off the bench behind one of college basketball’s best in All-American teammate Aliyah Boston. “She’s putting it here,” Staley said of Cardoso’s practices, “the next step is to be dominant every play that she’s on the floor.” That is a jump many have expected …

New South Carolina players hope to build on Gamecocks’ success
1 year, 5 months ago

New South Carolina players hope to build on Gamecocks’ success

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina five-star freshman MiLaysia Fulwiley has all the respect in the world for the Gamecocks recent generational class led by Aliyah Boston that won a national championship and reached three Final Fours. Five players off South Carolina’s roster were drafted days later into the WNBA, leaving Staley a roster large on talent but short on starting …

March Madness Mix: Dominant Gamecocks amid Sweet 16 parity
1 year, 9 months ago

March Madness Mix: Dominant Gamecocks amid Sweet 16 parity

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina is keenly aware that everyone remaining in the women’s NCAA Tournament field is coming after the undefeated Gamecocks — and hard. Rebecca Lobo, the former UConn star turned ESPN analyst, calls South Carolina’s dominance combined with Sweet 16 parity “an interesting dichotomy.” “It’s like parallel paths, you have this overwhelming favorite to win it all, …

Boston, No 1 Gamecocks take SEC title, top Georgia 73-63
1 year, 9 months ago

Boston, No 1 Gamecocks take SEC title, top Georgia 73-63

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — “The Freshies” have had a winning impact on South Carolina, one coach Dawn Staley believes will last long after they leave campus. The group of five led by reigning AP national player of the year Aliyah Boston and high-scoring Zia Cooke has helped the Gamecocks win three Southeastern Conference titles, two league tournament crowns and last year’s …

No. 1 Gamecocks stay perfect in showdown win over No. 3 LSU
1 year, 10 months ago

No. 1 Gamecocks stay perfect in showdown win over No. 3 LSU

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — LSU coach Kim Mulkey understands dominance and saw it again on Sunday. “It’s South Carolina, in my opinion,” she said flatly, “and it’s everybody else.” Kamilla Cardoso had 18 points and 13 rebounds, Zia Cooke scored 17 points and the top-ranked Gamecocks stayed perfect with an 88-64 victory over No. Reese, the 6-foot-3 dominator, couldn’t get going …

Women’s college basketball power rankings: NC State makes a jump, South Carolina rolls
1 year, 11 months ago

Women’s college basketball power rankings: NC State makes a jump, South Carolina rolls

New York Times  

There is a mantra I repeat to myself during the winter months when ranked teams are holding on to single-digit leads against inferior opponents: There is no such thing as a bad road win in conference play. Dropped out: Baylor, Louisville Almost Famous: Oregon, MTSU, Tennessee, Louisville • I’ll be honest: I have tuned out of South Carolina in some …

Boston leads No. 1 Gamecocks over short-handed Vandy 96-48
1 year, 11 months ago

Boston leads No. 1 Gamecocks over short-handed Vandy 96-48

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Aliyah Boston could be scoring and grabbing even more rebounds for top-ranked South Carolina. Boston collected 16 points and 10 rebounds in just 22 minutes as South Carolina dominated Vanderbilt 96-48 on Thursday night for the Gamecocks’ 25th straight victory. Coach Dawn Staley said she knows people wonder what will happen when South Carolina needs the 6-foot-5 …

No. 1 South Carolina survives at Mississippi State, 58-51
1 year, 11 months ago

No. 1 South Carolina survives at Mississippi State, 58-51

Associated Press  

— There haven’t been many games in which the South Carolina Gamecocks have been challenged on the court over the course of the last few years, but Dawn Staley’s team was on the ropes on Sunday. Mississippi State kept the game in single digits the entire way until the final minute and would give the Gamecocks a challenge but the …

Cardoso, Boston lift No. 1 South Carolina past Auburn 94-42
1 year, 11 months ago

Cardoso, Boston lift No. 1 South Carolina past Auburn 94-42

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Dawn Staley wanted to get South Carolina star Aliyah Boston back to playing strong and get another double-double. A big part of Staley’s game plan was to get her star player playing like a star once more after Boston was held to single-digit points and rebounds in South Carolina’s first two SEC games. South Carolina: The Gamecocks, …

Cooke, Boston lead No. 1 Gamecocks to 87-23 win over Bucs
2 years ago

Cooke, Boston lead No. 1 Gamecocks to 87-23 win over Bucs

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Zia Cooke scored 16 points, Aliyah Boston had 10 points and 13 rebounds for her 67th career double-double and No. 1 South Carolina steamrolled Charleston Southern 87-23 on Sunday. South Carolina scored the first 11 points and rolled out to a 20-3 lead after the first quarter. The Buccaneers hit just one of 13 attempts during the …

South Carolina runs over No. 5 Tennessee 63-38; Hooker hurt
2 years, 1 month ago

South Carolina runs over No. 5 Tennessee 63-38; Hooker hurt

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! COLUMBIA, S.C. — Spencer Rattler had the best day of his unpredictable career, throwing for 438 yards and six touchdowns as South Carolina beat No. You talk about players and being in the zone,” South Carolina coach Shane Beamer said. You weren’t gong to win this …

Bennett, No. 1 Georgia’s D steamrolls South Carolina 48-7
2 years, 3 months ago

Bennett, No. 1 Georgia’s D steamrolls South Carolina 48-7

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Even though 15 players left for the NFL after winning Georgia’s first national title since 1980, there still is still plenty of talent and an attitude that winning a championship leaves behind, coach Kirby Smart said. “This isn’t going to happen every week.” Tight end Brock …

No. 1 South Carolina leaning on its defense in NCAA tourney
2 years, 9 months ago

No. 1 South Carolina leaning on its defense in NCAA tourney

Associated Press  

GREENSBORO, N.C. — No. There’s no option, Gamecocks coach Dawn Staley said, if her players want to stay on the floor and South Carolina wants to keep advancing. South Carolina, the event’s overall top seed, limited to Howard to 21 points in an opening round game, the fewest points ever allowed in an NCAA Tournament game. “You’re either going to …

Great defense, bad shooting as S. Carolina beats Miami 49-33
2 years, 9 months ago

Great defense, bad shooting as S. Carolina beats Miami 49-33

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina basketball coach Dawn Staley said as long as her defense can keep playing this good, her team’s bad shooting can fix itself, later in the NCAA Tournament. Hurricanes coach Katie Meier said the only way she saw to beat South Carolina was to slow down Boston, show as much toughness and fight as the Gamecocks …

Staley vague on status of injured Gamecocks PG Henderson
3 years ago

Staley vague on status of injured Gamecocks PG Henderson

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina coach coach Dawn Staley isn’t saying if injured point guard Destanni Henderson will play when the top-ranked Gamecocks face Kansas State on Friday night. “Day to day,” was Staley’s response Thursday when asked if Henderson could be back on the court for the next game. When asked what Henderson did at Thursday’s practice, Staley was …

Boston scores 29, leads No. 1 Gamecocks past NC A&T 79-42
3 years ago

Boston scores 29, leads No. 1 Gamecocks past NC A&T 79-42

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina coach Dawn Staley told All-American Aliyah Boston earlier this month that she needed to become more dominant after a sluggish start to the season. And, they did it through Boston, who had 18 of South Carolina’s 27 straight points over a 10-minute stretch of the second and third quarters to put away the winless Aggies. …

Henderson, Cooke help No. 1 Gamecocks beat Clemson 76-45
3 years, 1 month ago

Henderson, Cooke help No. 1 Gamecocks beat Clemson 76-45

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Dawn Staley saw a South Carolina offense she didn’t recognize in the opening half against Clemson. “Moving the ball, having fun with each other.” South Carolina hit just seven field goals the first 20 minutes to lead 27-17. There were moments the Tigers showed steadiness and poise and others, she said, “where we weren’t the best version …

South Carolina sophomores finding their NCAA Tournament form
3 years, 9 months ago

South Carolina sophomores finding their NCAA Tournament form

Associated Press  

South Carolina coach Dawn Staley figured to have a team dripping in NCAA Tournament experience instead of a group still getting its feet wet. The Gamecocks’ stellar sophomores led by All-American Aliyah Boston overcame some early bumps in their first NCAA Tournament game Sunday to move into the second round where they’ll face No. “Don’t flinch,” Staley reminded them, “This …

No. 7 Gamecocks win SEC Tourney 67-62 over No. 16 Georgia
3 years, 9 months ago

No. 7 Gamecocks win SEC Tourney 67-62 over No. 16 Georgia

Associated Press  

GREENVILLE, S.C. — South Carolina made history Sunday and so did the Southeastern Conference with the first championship matchup featuring Black head coaches in the Gamecocks’ Dawn Staley and Georgia’s Joni Taylor. Boston and Cooke are playing at high levels and, even if South Carolina misses too many layups and short jumpers for Staley’s liking, will be a threat for …

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