3 years, 9 months ago

South Carolina sophomores finding their NCAA Tournament form

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 is just part of our journey.” The next step in the journey is a matchup with an Oregon State team that has an unusual perspective than most teams in the region — the Beavers know what it’s like to beat South Carolina. SCRAMBLING W Georgia Tech’s first trip to the NCAA Tournament in seven years looked like it might be a short one, down 17 at the half to 12th-seeded Stephen F. Austin.

Game Sweet South Carolina Tournament South Carolina Points Ncaa Collier Lewis Staley Boston Goodman Oregon State 16 Seed carolina game 16 seed points finding ncaa form tournament sophomores south state sweet

History of this topic

5 days, 13 hours ago

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 …

3 weeks, 1 day 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

Trending News

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: …

3 weeks, 6 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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

3 months ago

Robby Ashford throws for two touchdowns and runs for a third in South Carolina’s 50-7 win over Akron

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! COLUMBIA, S.C. — Backup Robby Ashford, starting when LaNorris Sellers injured his right ankle in a loss to LSU last week, threw for two touchdowns and ran for a third as South Carolina topped Akron 50-7 on Saturday night. “Obviously, this was a tough week, coming …

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 …

3 months, 2 weeks 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, …

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 …

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.” …

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 …

8 months, 2 weeks ago

Dawn Staley and South Carolina in good place to keep dynasty rolling and repeat as champions

Associated Press

CLEVELAND — Dawn Staley and South Carolina have cemented their place as the next dynasty in women’s basketball. In her 16 years at the school, Staley has built South Carolina, which was once an also-ran in the tradition-rich Southeastern Conference, into the measuring stick for the women’s game. “Dawn Staley knows that it takes more than Xs and Os to …

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 …

8 months, 2 weeks ago

South Carolina finishes perfect season with NCAA championship, beating Clark and Iowa 87-75

Associated Press

CLEVELAND — Kamilla Cardoso delivered once again for Dawn Staley and South Carolina. Cardoso had 15 points and a career-high 17 rebounds, and South Carolina completed its perfect season with an 87-75 victory over Clark and the Hawkeyes in the NCAA championship game on Sunday. We appreciate you.” South Carolina has won three titles in the last eight years, including …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

8 months, 3 weeks ago

Top-seeded North Carolina and Clemson looking to move ACC beyond Sweet 16 vs Alabama and Arizona

Associated Press

LOS ANGELES — Armando Bacot and his North Carolina teammates heard the bashing about the ACC’s quality this season and they’ve added it as a chip on their broad shoulders. Ever since Zion Williamson left Duke for the NBA in 2019 after one season, “I feel like the respect for the ACC just in general kind of went down,” Bacot …

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 …

9 months, 1 week 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 …

9 months, 1 week ago

South Carolina nabs women’s NCAA Tournament top seed; Iowa, USC, Texas get other No. 1 seeds

New York Times

The Athletic has live coverage of UConn vs. USC in the women’s March Madness Elite 8. Cardoso, however, will miss South Carolina’s first NCAA Tournament game after being ejected for fighting late in its SEC tournament championship victory over LSU. Unlike the men’s NCAA Tournament, for the second consecutive year, the women’s tournament will use only two host cities for …

9 months, 1 week ago

RJ Davis takes over as No. 4 UNC reaches ACC Tournament final by beating Pitt 72-65

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Seconds after No. “It was a tough game, and it got close down in the stretch and I think me and RJ just really wanted to make plays so we can win the game.” The Tar Heels’ path to one of the four NCAA top seeds cleared with a couple of results elsewhere: fifth-ranked Tennessee losing 73-56 to …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

10 months, 1 week ago

Paopao, No. 1 South Carolina run past No. 11 UConn early without Cardoso in a 83-65 victory

Associated Press

COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina coach Dawn Staley learned a little bit more about her top-ranked team and much more about her program’s direction. South Carolina’s young forwards in sophomores Ashlyn Watkins and Chloe Kitts showed out for a second straight win, combining for 29 points, 13 rebounds and four blocks. “They went in.” South Carolina’s smothering defense was a …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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. — …

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 …

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 …

1 year, 1 month ago

South Carolina returns to familiar No. 1 spot in women’s hoops with new faces, inexperienced roster

Associated Press

COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina coach Dawn Staley had two equally essential jobs the last few seasons: Developing her talented, national championship core lineup and convincing her younger, just-as-talented prospects that their time would arrive. “I actually think they’re better than last year’s team,” Terrapins coach Brenda Frese said after the 114-76 loss. “We’re not going to get too comfortable,” …

1 year, 1 month ago

Kitts’ 1st career double-double leads No. 6 South Carolina to 114-76 win over No. 14 Maryland

Associated Press

COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina coach Dawn Staley has a better handle about what her new team is capable of. Kitts, who joined the program as a freshman midway through last season, got her first college double-double in front of her former teammates, “The Freshies:” Aliyah Boston, Zia Cooke and Brea Beal, who were on hand to receive their Final …

1 year, 1 month ago

Gamecocks coach Dawn Staley says title game refs should ‘not be run over’ after critical NCAA review

Associated Press

COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina coach Dawn Staley said she does not want a critical NCAA review of officiating in the women’s national championship game last April to keep those officials from other prominent assignments, suggesting the Black women had been “thrown under the bus.” The review found that the officiating during LSU’s 102-85 victory over Iowa was below expectations. …

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 …

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 …

Discover Related

3 days, 9 hours ago