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Just a few hours after receiving praise from Vice President Kamala Harris for an impressive season, coach Dawn Staley and the South Carolina women’s basketball team, ranked No. 1 nationally, continued their unbeaten streak. On Monday, the Gamecocks triumphed with an impressive 98-36 victory over Kentucky. The 62-point margin win  marked their 50th consecutive victory […]

The South Carolina women’s basketball team and coach Dawn Staley got to experience a unique honor this Martin Luther King Jr. Day, as Vice President Kamala Harris made a special visit with the team on Monday. The meeting took place after Harris was the keynote speaker at the South Carolina NAACP’s King Day at the […]

The South Carolina Gamecocks have been women’s college basketball’s top team all season long. They came into the season as the No. 1 ranked team in the country and that has not changed now that conference play has arrived. The Gamecocks rolled to an 85-66 win against Mississippi State on Sunday to extend their win […]

In what could be considered prophetic insight, South Carolina women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley’s expectations for guard Te-Hina Paopao’s shooting came to fruition as the Gamecocks overpowered the Florida Gators in a stunning 89-66 victory. The Southeastern Conference opener marked a significant milestone for the top-ranked Gamecocks, who now boast an impressive 13-0 undefeated streak […]

In a recent development for South Carolina women’s basketball, head coach Dawn Staley has expressed confidence in the recovery of Adhel Tac, a promising high school talent, from a knee injury. Tac, a 6-foot-5 prospect from Texas, endured a season-ending knee injury in November but is set to join the Gamecocks for the upcoming spring […]

In a controversial finish that had social media and sports personalities buzzing, South Carolina women’s basketball Dawn Staley criticized the officiating after Caitlin Clark’s dramatic game-winner pushed Iowa women’s basketball to a 76-73 victory over Michigan State on Tuesday. Clark, synonymous with excellence in college basketball, led her team with a staggering 40 points, capping […]

Expanding on our preview of the 2024 NCAA women’s basketball conference play, the stage is set for an exciting second half of the season where powerhouses and emerging contenders alike vie for the title. The South Carolina women’s basketball team, with their undefeated streak and a ranking of No. 1 nationally, are a force to […]

As the festive cheers fade and the NCAA women’s college basketball season resumes post-Christmas break, the top 10 teams find themselves at a crucial juncture. It’s a time of reflection and recalibration, where the path to a title is not just about maintaining momentum, but also about addressing emerging challenges and harnessing new opportunities. This […]

In what can be described as a reunion matchup, the No. 1 South Carolina Gamecocks defeated Bowling Green State by a decisive 31 points, with a final score of 93-62 on Tuesday. The game marked a significant moment for both teams, particularly for Bowling Green State University women’s basketball coach Fred Chmiel, who faced his […]

South Carolina women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley praised Utah’s Alissa Pili, despite the Gamecocks’ 78-69 victory over the No. 11 Utes at the Hall of Fame Women’s Showcase on Dec. 10. Staley’s comments followed a game where Pili dominated with 37 points, showcasing her extraordinary talent against the nation’s top-ranked team. “I’d much rather get […]

Dawn Staley’s disciplined approach led to a monumental 104-38 victory for No. 1 South Carolina women’s basketball over Morgan State on Wednesday. The national championship coach, known for her strategic judgements, introduced a refreshed starting lineup, yielding impressive results. Tessa Johnson, in her debut as a starter, dazzled with 16 points, while MiLaysia Fulwiley contributed […]

South Carolina women’s basketball head coach Dawn Staley has always advocated for a robust and spirited style of play. However, following a recent incident during a game against Duke on Sunday, she drew a firm line against behavior that crosses into taunting. During a press conference on Tuesday, Staley, preparing her top-ranked Gamecocks for the […]

In a closely contested ACC/SEC Women’s Basketball Challenge, the South Carolina women’s basketball team was victorious over North Carolina with a score of 65-58 on Thursday night. However, a notable aspect of this win was the limited playing time of star freshman MiLaysia Fulwiley, South Carolina’s second-leading scorer. Fulwiley, who usually averages 23.5 minutes per […]

The undefeated South Carolina women’s basketball team, led by Coach Dawn Staley, are bracing for challenging encounters against No. 24 North Carolina and Duke in their upcoming road games. Despite a strong start to the season, including a remarkable 100-71 victory over Notre Dame in Paris, the team faces a new test: playing in hostile […]

The South Carolina women’s basketball team set a new record for their program by allowing the fewest points in a game during their 101-19 win over Mississippi Valley State on Friday. The No. 1 ranked Gamecocks, now 5-0, quickly took control of the game after a brief initial deficit, outscoring the Devilettes 40-0 in the […]

The South Carolina Gamecocks under head coach Dawn Staley have become a national powerhouse. While the team may have lost several key players to the WNBA from last year’s team, Staley’s group of returners and transfers have not missed a beat. They are currently ranked the No. 1 team in the country and are undefeated behind […]

South Carolina women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley sees the early-season upsets across women’s college basketball not just as a surprise, but as a wake-up call, especially for her undefeated Gamecocks. With a perfect 4-0 record, South Carolina stands out in a season already marked by unexpected defeats of top teams. Preseason favorites like No. 1 […]

As Thanksgiving approaches, women’s college basketball teams are gearing up for a series of tournaments in tropical destinations, with the LSU women’s basketball team being no exception. This year, several top-tier teams, including No. 7 LSU,  No. 2 UCLA, No. 6 UConn and No. 9 Virginia Tech, are set to participate in the inaugural women’s […]

In a season already marked by surprises, the NCAA women’s basketball landscape has been shaken to its core. South Carolina has solidified its position as the unanimous No. 1 team in this week’s AP women’s college basketball Top 25 poll. The Gamecocks have been ranked for 209 consecutive weeks, only second to UConn’s record streak […]

The South Carolina Gamecocks have become one of the elite women’s basketball programs in the country under head coach Dawn Staley. So far, South Carolina has rolled to a 3-0 start to the 2023-24 NCAA season and they’ve won those games by an average of 45.3 points per game. They’re the No. 1 ranked team […]

In a heartwarming ceremony that felt more like a family reunion than a formal event, the South Carolina women’s basketball program celebrated a historic moment: the retirement of Tiffany Mitchell’s No. 25 jersey. The event, held before South Carolina’s game against Maryland on Nov. 12, was particuarly special as Mitchell holds a unique place in […]

The N0. 4 South Carolina women’s basketball team, under the guidance of head coach Dawn Staley, has embarked on a surprising journey of early-season triumphs that once seemed “unimaginable,” echoing the sentiments of Maryland coach Brenda Frese after her team’s staggering 114-76 defeat at the hands of the Gamecocks. “I actually think they’re better than […]

South Carolina women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley is taking a firm stance against the repercussions of a critical NCAA review on officiating in last April’s women’s national championship game between LSU and Iowa. Staley’s primary concern is that this scrutiny could unfairly prevent the officials involved, who are Black women, from receiving future prominent assignments. […]

South Carolina women’s basketball guard MiLaysia Fulwiley’s incredible coast-to-coast play has received rave reviews from several big-name athletes. Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry was one of several NBA stars left slack-jawed watching Fulwiley on Monday. MiLaysis Fulwiley did something few women’s basketball players could do. She dribbled coast-to coast, wrapped the ball around her […]

The South Carolina women’s basketball team, led by coach Dawn Staley, kicked off their season with a significant win in Paris, defeating Notre Dame 100-71. The Gamecocks, now 1-0, are eyeing another Final Four appearance. But it wasn’t just the win that’s got people talking. Staley spoke about player MiLaysia Fulwiley’s standout skills in the […]

In a stunning display of talent, South Carolina women’s basketball guard MiLaysia Fulwiley took to the court in Paris, delivering a performance that will be remembered as a remarkable beginning to her college basketball career. Facing Notre Dame in the season opener on Nov. 6, Fulwiley’s dynamic presence helped steer the No. 6 Gamecocks to […]

The University of South Carolina women’s basketball team is taking on a challenge against Notre Dame in a unique setting: Paris. For the first time, a regular-season NCAA women’s basketball game will be played on French soil, and for South Carolina women’s basketball head coach Dawn Staley, this event is a mix of business, pioneering […]

Under Dawn Staley, the South Carolina women’s basketball program has become one of the top powerhouses in the country. The program has won two national championships and has five Final Four appearances since Staley took over as head coach in 2008. They’ve also had quite a few players move on to the WNBA. Staley and […]

It didn’t take long for South Carolina basketball star Aliyah Boston to make up her mind about her future. Less than 24 hours after the Gamecocks were eliminated from the NCAA women’s basketball championship, Boston has decided to enter the WNBA draft. God makes no mistakes❤️ this program has been so good to my family […]

The titans have fallen! The South Carolina women’s basketball team have dominated most of the season. However, in the Final Four of the NCAA basketball tournament, the Gamecocks found their match. South Carolina dropped their semi-final game against the Iowa Hawkeyes, surprising everyone. After the game, though, Gamecocks head coach Dawn Staley made sure to […]

The Associated Press has had to make some tough decisions all year coming up with a top-25 list in women’s basketball this season. Putting South Carolina in the No. 1 spot, however, has now been one of them each week. On the way to a perfect 32-0 record, South Carolina has bulldozed over its opponents […]

South Carolina has been the team to beat all season in college hoops and Fan Duel is treating them that way. Right now, the betting service is offering a line that has the 31-0 Gamecocks favored at -155 to win the national title compared to the rest of the field at +115. The team has […]

While the teams underneath them have bounced in and out of the top-five rankings, South Carolina has remained the No. 1 team all year. The last time the Gamecocks lost a contest was back in 2022 during the SEC tournament against Kentucky, who had Rhyne Howard, the No. 1 overall in the 2022 WNBA draft. […]

In what was described as a “championship game atmosphere,” South Carolina was able to outlast UConn in the final minutes of an 81-77 bout in favor of the Gamecocks. However, it did not come without controversy. UConn’s head coach Geno Auriemma was critical of how the game was called. While his team only had two […]

After a holiday season hiatus, we are back with our NCAAW power rankings. Heading into 2023, the power structure at the top of college basketball continues to be fluid. Stanford and South Carolina have looked down at the rest of the field the last couple seasons but some new names have crept into the national […]

South Carolina dominated Hampton 85-32 in yesterday’s win but lost Aliyah Boston in the second half. The senior, who is widely expected to be drafted with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 draft, came out of the locker room in a walking boot and didn’t return to the game. Gamecocks head coach Dawn […]

South Carolina’s women’s basketball team went into this season as the heavy favorites to win the NCAA tournament this year. So far, they have proven to everyone they are still the team opponents will have to go through if teams want to get their hands on the trophy. After beating No. 17 Maryland 81-56, the […]

Juju Watkins has been described as a generational talent. It’s one of the reasons she has soared to the top of the recruiting ranks and has all of the top programs in the country vying for her services. Her level of talent brought her to the gym where she practiced with Kevin Durant and James […]

The women’s college hoops starts on Nov. 6 and the parity across the country remains strong with new faces in the top-25 rankings along with familiar juggernauts. The march to March Madness starts from the onset of the season and there is plenty to tune into when the 2022-23 campaign tips off. Here are five […]