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Cooke has career-high 31, No. 1 South Carolina tops Georgia
1 year, 11 months ago

Cooke has career-high 31, No. 1 South Carolina tops Georgia

Associated Press  

ATHENS, Ga. — Georgia coach Katie Abrahamson-Henderson was more than happy with her defense’s effort against South Carolina star Aliyah Boston. Cooke said South Carolina coach Dawn Staley “kept telling me just keep shooting your shot.” Cooke kept shooting and made five of eight shots in the second half. “We just had to weather the storm,” Staley said, adding Georgia …

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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 …

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Henderson’s scoring outburst lifts Gamecocks to title
2 years, 8 months ago

Henderson’s scoring outburst lifts Gamecocks to title

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — The smallest player on the court came up huge in the biggest moments for South Carolina. UConn opened the fourth quarter with a quick basket to cut South Carolina’s lead to seven in the NCAA title game Sunday night. South Carolina’s senior point guard followed the UConn bucket with a driving layup, slicing her way through the lane, …

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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 …

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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 …

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South Carolina’s latest No. 1 class ‘growing,’ contributing
2 years, 10 months ago

South Carolina’s latest No. 1 class ‘growing,’ contributing

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina has had the No. Staley said they knew they would “spend two years with the other number one recruiting class and they didn’t shy away from it.” Accepting the challenge is starting to pay off for first-year guards Saniya Rivers and Bree Hall, who ESPN ranked as the third and 14th best prospects in the …

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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, …

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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 …

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Boston powers No. 1 South Carolina to 79-38 blowout of Elon
3 years ago

Boston powers No. 1 South Carolina to 79-38 blowout of Elon

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Dawn Staley was worried how her top-ranked South Carolina team would handle its next game after its rousing success in The Bahamas. Aliyah Boston scored 12 points and blocked three shots, and South Carolina used a 16-0 run in the third quarter to improve to 7-0 for the first time in five seasons. Elon coach Charlotte Smith …

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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 …

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South Carolina drubs Texas 62-34 to reach Final Four
3 years, 8 months ago

South Carolina drubs Texas 62-34 to reach Final Four

Associated Press  

SAN ANTONIO — One by one, South Carolina players walked through the confetti and climbed the ladder to cut down the net in the Alamodome. Zia Cooke scored 16 points and South Carolina used its stifling defense to advance to the Final Four for the third time, shutting down Texas for a 62-34 victory Tuesday night. I like who we’re …

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