Boston finishes strong, No. 4 South Carolina tops LSU 69-65
3 years, 11 months ago

Boston finishes strong, No. 4 South Carolina tops LSU 69-65

Associated Press  

— Other than the rainbow braids tied in a ponytail that dangled against the back of South Carolina forward Aliyah Boston’s jersey, there wasn’t much to set the AP preseason All-American apart from her LSU competitors for most of the first three quarters. “She’s going to figure out a way to get to her numbers because she’s a competitor.” Boston scored 11 of her 20 points in the final 14 1/2 minutes and grabbed 14 rebounds to help South Carolina secure a 69-65 victory over LSU on Sunday. LSU pulled back to 56-55 after Young’s jumper with 3:41 left, but consecutive fast-break layups by Cooke and Grissett ignited a decisive 10-2 Gamecocks run that included more fast-break points for Cooke and Grissett. BIG PICTURE South Carolina: While the Gamecocks found themselves in a close contest and behind early in the final period against an LSU team that clearly didn’t fear them, they never faltered long enough the let the game get away from them. While Fargas stressed that she “liked the fight of our team” and expressed hope for the Lady Tigers’ growth this season, she also noted that LSU “definitely got exposed late-game when we weren’t scoring the basketball and then they got their transition game going.” UP NEXT South Carolina visits No.

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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. 5 UCLA upsets No. 1 South Carolina, snapping Gamecocks’ 43-game win streak
1 month ago

No. 5 UCLA upsets No. 1 South Carolina, snapping Gamecocks’ 43-game win streak

New York Times  

LOS ANGELES — South Carolina didn’t just come into Sunday’s contest against UCLA as the defending national champions. 1 ranked team 🤩#B1GWBBall x #B1GStats pic.twitter.com/7aPQjP6aKg — Big Ten Women's Basketball November 24, 2024 The Bruins feature one of the few lineups in the country that isn’t overwhelmed by South Carolina’s size. South Carolina’s defense kept things close through the opening …

UCLA blows out Boston University despite familiar shooting and turnover issues
1 month, 2 weeks ago

UCLA blows out Boston University despite familiar shooting and turnover issues

LA Times  

UCLA’s William Kyle III, right, celebrates near teammate Tyler Bilodeau after scoring in the first half of a 71-40 win over Boston University at Pauley Pavilion on Monday night. Boston University’s Miles Brewster, second from right, battles for the ball against UCLA’s Kobe Johnson, left, Sebastian Mack, right, and Skyy Clark during the first half Monday. “He’s wreaking havoc all …

Women’s college basketball power rankings: Who’s keeping LSU afloat?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Women’s college basketball power rankings: Who’s keeping LSU afloat?

New York Times  

The 2023-24 college basketball season felt disproportionately impacted by injuries. Connecticut’s developing a versatile post rotation Jana El Alfy missed all of last season with an Achilles injury and was powerless to help; Aaliyah Edwards almost single-handedly held down the frontcourt for UConn. However, after Deans missed most of last season with a torn ACL, it doesn’t appear Ole Miss …

Grayson James’ late TD toss and strong ground game carry Boston College past Syracuse, 37-31
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Grayson James’ late TD toss and strong ground game carry Boston College past Syracuse, 37-31

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Backup quarterback Grayson James threw an 18-yard touchdown to tight end Jeremiah Franklin on a fourth-and-1 play late in the game, and Boston College held off Syracuse 37-31 on Saturday in the 100th anniversary of the schools’ first meeting. The Eagles rushed for 313 yards, halting …

Backup QB Grayson James’ late TD toss lifts Boston College past Western Kentucky 21-20
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Backup QB Grayson James’ late TD toss lifts Boston College past Western Kentucky 21-20

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! BOSTON — Backup quarterback Grayson James hit Jerand Bradley with an 8-yard scoring pass late, and Boston College rallied with two touchdowns in the fourth quarter for a 21-20 victory over Western Kentucky on Saturday. A 12 ½ point underdog, Western Kentucky jumped ahead 14-0 early …

Boston College faces Duquesne, hopes to build on big win over Florida State
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Boston College faces Duquesne, hopes to build on big win over Florida State

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 10 Florida State in the first game under Bill O’Brien, Boston College returns to Chestnut Hill for the new coach’s home debut. PLAYERS TO WATCH Duquesne: Returning first-team NEC All-Conference quarterback Darius Perrantes completed 15 of 26 passes for 143 yards and a touchdown in the …

Johnson, Reese lead defending champion LSU past UCLA 78-69 to reach Elite Eight
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Johnson, Reese lead defending champion LSU past UCLA 78-69 to reach Elite Eight

Associated Press  

ALBANY, N.Y. — Angel Reese says LSU’s players are embracing the role of “good villains” as they make a run toward repeating as national champions. Flau’jae Johnson had 24 points and 12 rebounds and Reese put up her 26th double-double of the season Saturday as LSU beat UCLA 78-69 in the Sweet 16. We’re just changing the game.” LSU advanced …

Reese’s double-double, Johnson’s scoring, lifts LSU over MTSU 83-56 in NCAA Tournament’s 2nd round
9 months ago

Reese’s double-double, Johnson’s scoring, lifts LSU over MTSU 83-56 in NCAA Tournament’s 2nd round

Associated Press  

— LSU coach Kim Mulkey pledged that she wouldn’t let an impending Washington Post “hit piece” about her derail the defending national champion Tigers during the women’s NCAA Tournament. “Coach Mulkey’s had our back all year, so we’ve got to have coach Mulkey’s back,” said forward Aneesah Morrow, who scored 19 points. I said, ‘I ain’t going home.’” LSU wound …

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 …

No. 1 South Carolina outlasts No. 8 LSU in SEC title game marred by fight, ejections
9 months, 2 weeks ago

No. 1 South Carolina outlasts No. 8 LSU in SEC title game marred by fight, ejections

Associated Press  

GREENVILLE, S.C. — MiLaysia Fulwiley scored a career-high 24 points including four 3-pointers as No. 2 STANFORD 62 LAS VEGAS — McKenzie Forbes scored 26 points and Southern California beat Stanford to win the Pac-12 Tournament championship. 10 NORTH CAROLINA STATE 51 GREENSBORO, N.C. — Star freshman Hannah Hidalgo had 22 points, including a pair of baskets for the lead …

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 …

Johnson, Morrow lead No.7 LSU to 106-47 win over Texas Southern as Reese sits out again
1 year, 1 month ago

Johnson, Morrow lead No.7 LSU to 106-47 win over Texas Southern as Reese sits out again

Associated Press  

— Aneesah Morrow and Flau’jae Johnson tied their season highs with 17 points apiece and No. 7 LSU defeated Texas Southern 106-47 on Monday night while star forward Angel Reese missed her second straight game. LSU coach Kim Mulkey has so far declined to elaborate on why Reese — who was an All-America last season for LSU’s national title team …

Castellanos runs for 2 TDs to lead resurgent Boston College past Georgia Tech, 38-23
1 year, 2 months ago

Castellanos runs for 2 TDs to lead resurgent Boston College past Georgia Tech, 38-23

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! ATLANTA — Thomas Castellanos led an impressive Georgia homecoming for three key Boston College players and then proclaimed the Eagles are back as a team to be respected in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Castellanos ran for 128 yards and two touchdowns, including a 43-yard score on …

No. 3 Florida State survives late Boston College rally to win 31-29
1 year, 3 months ago

No. 3 Florida State survives late Boston College rally to win 31-29

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 3 Florida State escaped with a 31-29 victory over Boston College on Saturday and left the field to derisive chants of “Overrated!” The Seminoles won’t have a lofty ranking to mock if they keep this up. “We dug our own hole,” running back Rodney Hill said …

Boston, South Carolina women overpower UCLA in March Madness
1 year, 8 months ago

Boston, South Carolina women overpower UCLA in March Madness

Associated Press  

GREENVILLE, S.C. — South Carolina’s defenders chased ballhandlers and used their length to disrupt any flow. Three-time All-American Aliyah Boston had 14 boards and two blocks while reigning national champion South Carolina turned in its latest overwhelming defense-and-rebounding-first performance to beat UCLA 59-43 on Saturday in the Sweet 16 of the women’s NCAA Tournament. “We definitely do a lot of …

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 …

Boston, Hall lead No. 1 Gamecocks past Alabama 65-52
1 year, 10 months ago

Boston, Hall lead No. 1 Gamecocks past Alabama 65-52

Associated Press  

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Dawn Staley has “utmost confidence” in Bree Hall’s ability to knock down shots. Alabama pulled to within four points in the third quarter but Hall, Boston and South Carolina’s defense took over. I just let the game kind of just flow and come to me.” South Carolina leading scorer Zia Cooke scored six points — 10 below …

Boston sets record, No. 1 Gamecocks top Arkansas 92-46
1 year, 11 months ago

Boston sets record, No. 1 Gamecocks top Arkansas 92-46

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Aliyah Boston showed once more her consistency is every bit as important as her enormous talent. Boston’s coach, Dawn Staley, has watched the 6-foot-5 All-American stay engaged and focused despite junk defenses with three or four players aiming to limit her production. “Hey, y’all got room for another statue?” asked Arkansas coach Mike Neighbors, referring to the …

Boston leads No. 1 South Carolina women past Vandy 96-48
1 year, 11 months ago

Boston leads No. 1 South Carolina women past Vandy 96-48

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Aliyah Boston had 16 points and 10 rebounds as top-ranked South Carolina dominated Vanderbilt 96-48 Thursday night for the Gamecocks’ 25th straight victory. 2 OHIO STATE 84, NORTHWESTERN 54 COLUMBUS, Ohio — Taylor Mikesell and Rebeka Mikulasikova each scored 18 points and …

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 …

Boston keeps No. 1 South Carolina perfect in 81-50 win
1 year, 11 months ago

Boston keeps No. 1 South Carolina perfect in 81-50 win

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Dawn Staley accepts that Aliyah Boston’s decorated career at South Carolina is steadily coming to an end. The Tigers, which ended South Carolina’s perfect start a season ago, came out firing from the field and ready to go toe-to-toe with the Gamecocks in the paint. Cooke like how her team locked into to its defense and fastbreak …

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, …

South Carolina uses strong 3rd quarter to beat Georgia 68-51
1 year, 11 months ago

South Carolina uses strong 3rd quarter to beat Georgia 68-51

Associated Press  

ATHENS, Ga. — Zia Cooke scored a career-high 31 points and No. 15 ARIZONA 57 STANFORD, Calif. — Haley Jones had 18 points, a season-high 16 rebounds and five assists, and second-ranked Stanford picked up its defense after the first quarter and rolled past Arizona. Francesca Belibi contributed season-bests of 14 points and 10 rebounds off the bench for Stanford, …

No. 1 South Carolina, Boston power past Coastal 102-39
2 years ago

No. 1 South Carolina, Boston power past Coastal 102-39

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina coach Dawn Staley wants to make sure people remember how special Aliyah Boston is. “I don’t know why that girl thought she was going to have a lane,” South Carolina freshman Ashlyn Watkins said with a laugh. “I’ve never seen a team like like this,” said Coastal Carolina coach Kevin Pederson, who faced Staley twice …

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 …

Boston, No. 1 South Carolina rally beat No. 15 UCLA 73-64
2 years ago

Boston, No. 1 South Carolina rally beat No. 15 UCLA 73-64

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Aliyah Boston looked as healthy as ever and that’s rarely a good thing for No. “I think the trainers did a great job with my ankle so it’s feeling pretty good,” said Boston, the 6-foot-5 senior who posted her 65th career double-double and 32nd against a ranked opponent. Georgia Tech transfer Kierra Fletcher had a double-double with …

No. 1 South Carolina hands No. 2 Stanford first loss of season in OT thriller
2 years, 1 month ago

No. 1 South Carolina hands No. 2 Stanford first loss of season in OT thriller

New York Times  

In one of the most highly anticipated matchups of the women’s college basketball season, No. South Carolina star Aliyah Boston hit a game-tying jumper with 2.1 seconds left in regulation, giving her the 63rd double-double of her career. Stanford’s Agnes Emma-Nnopu got a steal down 73-71 with 14 seconds left, but a series of sloppy errors closed the door on …

Staley leads South Carolina over UConn for second NCAA title
2 years, 8 months ago

Staley leads South Carolina over UConn for second NCAA title

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Dawn Staley hoisted the championship trophy high, strutted around the court and stopped for a brief victory dance. Staley’s team buttoned up on defense and dominated on the glass, beating UConn 64-49 on Sunday night to end the Huskies’ undefeated streak in title games. Destanni Henderson scored a career-high 26 points, Aliyah Boston added 11 points and 16 …

South Carolina dominates Connecticut to win its second NCAA women’s basketball title
2 years, 8 months ago

South Carolina dominates Connecticut to win its second NCAA women’s basketball title

LA Times  

Dawn Staley hoisted the championship trophy high, strutted around the court and stopped for a brief victory dance. Destanni Henderson scored a career-high 26 points, Aliyah Boston added 11 points and 16 rebounds, and the Gamecocks handed Geno Auriemma’s Huskies their first loss in 12 NCAA title games. “Today, we’re national champions and I’m in tears.” With Staley calling the …

Boston, Gamecocks carry relentless push into Final Four
2 years, 8 months ago

Boston, Gamecocks carry relentless push into Final Four

Associated Press  

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Aliyah Boston headed across the court to join her South Carolina teammates in their celebration when she bumped into assistant coach Fred Chmiel. It was a reversal from a year earlier, when Chmiel held a sobbing Boston on the court after the horn sounded to end South Carolina’s title push in a Final Four game that ended …

Boston, South Carolina top North Carolina 69-61 in Sweet 16
2 years, 8 months ago

Boston, South Carolina top North Carolina 69-61 in Sweet 16

Associated Press  

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Aliyah Boston’s dominance in the NCAA Tournament has reached levels not seen in a half-century. Carlie Littlefield made a 3-pointer from the right corner to draw North Carolina within 63-59, but Boston grabbed Zia Cooke’s missed shot — her 11th offensive board — got fouled and made both free throws. North Carolina tried to pack the middle …

Boston, No. 1 South Carolina rally past No. 2 Stanford 65-61
3 years ago

Boston, No. 1 South Carolina rally past No. 2 Stanford 65-61

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — No. Aliyah Boston had 18 points, including the go-ahead basket with 1:05 left for South Carolina’s second victory this season over a No. South Carolina’s pressure took its toll on Stanford, who committed 20 turnovers, 12 of those in the final two periods. SPECIAL GUEST South Carolina coach Dawn Staley brought her dog, Champ, to the postgame, …

Boston leads No. 1 South Carolina to 65-44 win over Wildcats
3 years ago

Boston leads No. 1 South Carolina to 65-44 win over Wildcats

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Dawn Staley knows about point guards. Amihere, starting for injured point guard Destanni Henderson, utilized all aspects of her game with 11 points, seven assists, seven rebounds and five blocks as South Carolina defeated Kansas State 65-44 in the Big 12/SEC Challenge Friday night to improve to 9-0 for the first time in six years. “She had …

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. …

Boston’s improved fitness helps her excel for South Carolina
3 years, 1 month ago

Boston’s improved fitness helps her excel for South Carolina

Associated Press  

PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas — Aliyah Boston spent the offseason working on her fitness to be able to excel late in games. “This year she self-evaluated and said, ‘Hey, I’m out of shape,’” South Carolina coach Dawn Staley said. “She’s always looked big picture, always had a pro mentality,” Staley said. “She’s a young junior and the big-picture stuff is so …

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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