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 to combat Boston and South Carolina’s large edge down low. “I think it will be easier for me in a couple of days.” South Carolina: The Gamecocks look like they’re playing with a weight, not a chip, on their shoulders. SAYING HI Before the game, South Carolina coach Dawn Staley met new men’s coach Lamont Paris in person for the first time.

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Edwards scores 20 as No. 2 South Carolina wins 64th straight at home, 82-46 over Charleston Southern
5 days, 1 hour 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 …

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 …

Sellers’ 20-yard TD run with 1:08 to go lifts No. 16 South Carolina to 17-14 win over No. 12 Clemson
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Sellers’ 20-yard TD run with 1:08 to go lifts No. 16 South Carolina to 17-14 win over No. 12 Clemson

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Sellers scored his second touchdown, this one from 20 yards out with 1:08 to play, for South Carolina’s sixth straight victory, four of them in that run coming over ranked opponents. “LeMagic, LeComeback, whatever you want to call him.” Clemson had a final chance and drove …

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, 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 …

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 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 …

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. …

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
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 …

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 …

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.” …

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 …

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 basketball coach Lamont Paris agrees to contract extension
9 months, 1 week ago

South Carolina basketball coach Lamont Paris agrees to contract extension

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Lamont Paris is not going anywhere. The Associated Press Southeastern Conference coach of the year said Thursday he’s agreed to a contract extension that’s expected to include a hefty raise after a program turnaround in his second season with South Carolina. The trustees have set a meeting for Friday with the only item on the agenda, “Approval …

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 …

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 …

Murray-Boyles leads No. 15 South Carolina to 20th win with a 68-65 victory over Mississippi
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Murray-Boyles leads No. 15 South Carolina to 20th win with a 68-65 victory over Mississippi

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina coach Lamont Paris is grateful of his team’s landmark achievements this week. South Carolina, which entered the Top 25 for the first since 2017, also won its 20th game for the first time in seven years after holding on for a 68-65 victory over Mississippi on Tuesday night. Ta’Lon Cooper and Myles Stute had 12 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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

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

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

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 …

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 …

Unbeaten Gamecocks, Iowa’s Clark star in women’s Final Four
1 year, 8 months ago

Unbeaten Gamecocks, Iowa’s Clark star in women’s Final Four

Associated Press  

SEATTLE — An undefeated South Carolina team led by star Aliyah Boston and guided by vaunted Dawn Staley, an Iowa squad that features high-scoring Caitlin Clark and the return of LSU and flashy coach Kim Mulkey headline the women’s Final Four this weekend. Hokies coach Kenny Brooks became the third Black male coach to take a team to the Final …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

South Carolina’s Staley defends team after Auriemma comments
1 year, 10 months ago

South Carolina’s Staley defends team after Auriemma comments

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina coach Dawn Staley strongly defended her top-ranked Gamecocks on Tuesday following critical comments by UConn coach Geno Auriemma two days earlier. I don’t know what it is, but it’s not basketball.” Staley fired back Tuesday on her radio call-in show, saying when her team has success, “we’re called something other than players that are locked …

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, …

Staley, No. 1 South Carolina making a point with new guards
1 year, 11 months ago

Staley, No. 1 South Carolina making a point with new guards

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina’s Dawn Staley believes her point guards this season have all the skills necessary to help the Gamecocks win another national title. “Experience,” Staley said, “is irreplaceable.” The Hall of Famer and one of the game’s greatest point guards hopes her latest …

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 …

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