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USA Today
06-04-2025
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- USA Today
South Carolina women's basketball roster breakdown: Joyce Edwards, Chloe Kitts stats
South Carolina women's basketball roster breakdown: Joyce Edwards, Chloe Kitts stats Show Caption Hide Caption What is a Gamecock? South Carolina players take a guess South Carolina players are quizzed on what kind of bird a Gamecock is during Final Four weekend. Sports Seriously Though it enters Sunday's NCAA Tournament championship game against UConn as an underdog, South Carolina has been the standard in women's college basketball over the past several years, the leader that the other programs across the Division I level often find themselves chasing. The Gamecocks have earned a No. 1 seed in each of the past five NCAA Tournaments. They're appearing in their fifth-consecutive Final Four. They've won two of the past three national championships, with a third in four years on Sunday potentially solidifying them as the sport's first dynasty since, fittingly, the UConn program they're facing off against at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. South Carolina has gotten to that exalted place through talented, carefully constructed rosters that have a deft hand in coach Dawn Staley guiding them. REQUIRED READING: UConn vs South Carolina live updates: Women's March Madness championship TV channel, picks This year's group of Gamecocks is no exception, though it notably doesn't feature a single player who made the Associated Press All-American first, second or third teams. Despite losing key contributors like Kamilla Cardoso from last season's national championship team, South Carolina has racked up a 34-4 record and another Final Four berth behind several players who have stepped up and assumed larger roles, from dynamic guard MiLaysia Fulwiley to forward Chloe Kitts to freshman forward Joyce Edwards, who wasn't even on the team last season. As South Carolina prepares to take on Paige Bueckers and UConn, here's a closer look at the team's roster that got it to the precipice of yet another national title: South Carolina women's basketball roster Here's a look at the Gamecocks' 2024-25 roster, including jersey numbers, player heights, class and hometowns: 0 Te-Hina Paopao G Sr. 5' 9" - Oceanside, CA 1 Maddy McDaniel G Fr. 5' 9" - Upper Marlboro, MD 2 Ashlyn Watkins F Jr. 6' 3" - Columbia, SC 5 Tessa Johnson G Soph. 6' 0" - Albertville, MN 8 Joyce Edwards F Fr. 6' 3" - Camden, SC 12 MiLaysia Fulwiley G Soph. 5' 10" - Columbia, SC 15 Adhel Tac F Fr. 6' 5" - Grand Prairie, TX 20 Sania Feagin F Sr. 6' 3" - Ellenwood, GA 21 Chloe Kitts F Jr. 6' 2" - Oviedo, FL 23 Bree Hall G Sr. 6' 0" - Dayton, OH 25 Raven Johnson G Jr. 5' 9" - Atlanta, GA 30 Maryam Dauda F Jr. 6' 4" - Bentonville, AR 35 Sakima Walker C Sr. 6' 5" - Columbus, OH No. 8 Joyce Edwards stats As just a freshman, Edwards is leading South Carolina in scoring, at 12.7 points per game. The South Carolina native and former five-star recruit is also third on the team in rebounding, with five per game. The 6-foot-3 forward hasn't just been productive, but efficient, making 53.5% of her field goal attempts and 78.5% of her free throws. No. 12 MiLaysia Fulwiley stats Though she's averaging just 19 minutes per game, Fulwiley has made that time count. The 5-foot-10 sophomore, who grew up in the university's shadow in Columbia, South Carolina, is averaging 11.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.5 steals per game. She has been occasionally erratic, though, shooting just 42.4% from the field and 25.8% from 3-point range. REQUIRED READING: South Carolina seniors one win away from 3rd NCAA national title under coach Dawn Staley No. 21 Chloe Kitts stats Kitts has been primarily responsible for filling behind the void left by Cardoso, who's now in the WNBA, in the Gamecocks' frontcourt. The 6-foot-2 Kitts is averaging 10.2 points and a team-high 7.8 rebounds per game while shooting 53% from the field and 35% from 3. No. 0 Te-Hina Paopao stats An Oregon transfer in her second season with the program, Paopao has been South Carolina's most prolific outside shooter, having drained 59 3s this season at a 37.1% clip. She's also averaging a team-high 2.9 assists per game and is scoring 9.6 points per game, the fourth-best mark on the team. Dawn Staley record Staley has transformed South Carolina into one of women's college basketball's marquee programs in her 17 seasons there. During that time, her teams have gone 475-109, including a 383-43 mark since the start of the 2013-14 season. That run has included seven Final Fours and three national championships. Staley was previously the head coach for eight seasons at Temple in her hometown of Philadelphia, where she went 172-80 with five NCAA Tournament appearances.
USA Today
06-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
What channel is UConn-South Carolina? Time, TV schedule to watch women's March Madness
What channel is UConn-South Carolina? Time, TV schedule to watch women's March Madness Show Caption Hide Caption What is a Gamecock? South Carolina players take a guess South Carolina players are quizzed on what kind of bird a Gamecock is during Final Four weekend. Sports Seriously The stage is set for the 2025 women's NCAA Tournament national championship game. The matchup will be a rematch of the 2022 title game between South Carolina and UConn. The Gamecocks won that matchup, 64-49, but the Huskies have won 10 of the 15 matchups between the programs. Watch South Carolina vs UConn in women's national championship With Dawn Staley, Joyce Edwards and Te-Hina Paopao going up against Geno Auriemma, Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd, the star power remains strong in women's college basketball, even with Caitlin Clark in the WNBA. With a victory, South Carolina would have the third-most NCAA championships ever by a program and become the first team since UConn to repeat (2013-16). The Huskies already have the most national championships with 11, but they would love to add to their collection with their first since 2016. Here's how to watch the national championship game between UConn and South Carolina on Sunday in the women's NCAA Tournament: What channel is UConn vs South Carolina on today? TV channel: ABC ABC Streaming: March Madness Live | ESPN app | Fubo (free trial) The national championship game between UConn and South Carolina will air live on ABC, with streaming options available via March Madness Live or the ESPN app, both with a valid cable login. Another option is Fubo, which offers potential subscribers a free trial and covers the ESPN family of networks. UConn vs South Carolina time today Date: Sunday, April 6 Sunday, April 6 Time: 3 p.m. ET 3 p.m. ET Location: Amalie Arena (Tampa, Florida) The Huskies-Gamecocks national championship game is scheduled for a 3 p.m. ET tip-off on Sunday, April 6, inside Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. Duke vs South Carolina predictions, picks, odds Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Sunday, April 6 Spread: UConn (-6.5) UConn (-6.5) Over/under: 133.5 133.5 Moneyline: UConn -300 | South Carolina +240 Prediction: UConn 77, South Carolina 74 Bueckers won't be denied in her final collegiate game as she scores 30 points in a close Huskies victory. South Carolina women's basketball schedule 2024-25 Here are South Carolina's last five results. See the Gamecocks' full 2025 schedule here. Friday, March 21: No. 1 South Carolina 108, No. 16 Tennessee Tech 48 (women's NCAA Tournament) No. 1 South Carolina 108, No. 16 Tennessee Tech 48 (women's NCAA Tournament) Sunday, March 23: No. 1 South Carolina 64, No. 9 Indiana 53 (women's NCAA Tournament) No. 1 South Carolina 64, No. 9 Indiana 53 (women's NCAA Tournament) Friday, March 28: No. 1 South Carolina 71, No. 4 Maryland 67 (women's NCAA Tournament) No. 1 South Carolina 71, No. 4 Maryland 67 (women's NCAA Tournament) Sunday, March 30: No. 1 South Carolina 54, No. 2 Duke 50 (women's NCAA Tournament) No. 1 South Carolina 54, No. 2 Duke 50 (women's NCAA Tournament) Friday, April 4: No. 1 South Carolina 74, No. 1 Texas 57 (women's NCAA Tournament) UConn women's basketball schedule 2024-25 Here are UConn's last five results. See the Huskies' full 2025 schedule here. Saturday, March 22: No. 2 UConn 103, No. 15 Arkansas State 34 (women's NCAA Tournament) No. 2 UConn 103, No. 15 Arkansas State 34 (women's NCAA Tournament) Monday, March 24: No. 2 UConn 91, No. 10 South Dakota State 57 (women's NCAA Tournament) No. 2 UConn 91, No. 10 South Dakota State 57 (women's NCAA Tournament) Saturday, March 29: No. 2 UConn 82, No. 3 Oklahoma 59 (women's NCAA Tournament) No. 2 UConn 82, No. 3 Oklahoma 59 (women's NCAA Tournament) Monday, March 31: No. 2 UConn 78, No. 1 USC 64 (women's NCAA Tournament) No. 2 UConn 78, No. 1 USC 64 (women's NCAA Tournament) Friday, April 4: No. 2 UConn 85, No. 1 UCLA 51 (women's NCAA Tournament)
Yahoo
06-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
South Carolina takes on UConn in the National Championship
South Carolina takes on UConn in the National Championship UConn Huskies (36-3, 21-0 Big East) vs. South Carolina Gamecocks (35-3, 19-1 SEC) Tampa, Florida; Sunday, 3 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Huskies -6.5; over/under is 133.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. 2 South Carolina faces No. 3 UConn in the NCAA Tournament National Championship. Advertisement The Gamecocks have gone 19-1 against SEC teams, with a 16-2 record in non-conference play. South Carolina has a 32-3 record against teams over .500. The Huskies' record in Big East games is 21-0. UConn is 30-2 when it turns the ball over less than its opponents and averages 10.3 turnovers per game. South Carolina scores 79.7 points, 27.7 more per game than the 52.0 UConn allows. UConn has shot at a 51.0% clip from the field this season, 15.7 percentage points above the 35.3% shooting opponents of South Carolina have averaged. The teams meet for the second time this season. UConn won 87-58 in the last matchup on Feb. 16. Azzi Fudd led UConn with 28 points, and Joyce Edwards led South Carolina with 17 points. Advertisement TOP PERFORMERS: Edwards is averaging 12.7 points for the Gamecocks. Chloe Kitts is averaging 13.3 points and 8.1 rebounds over the last 10 games. Paige Bueckers is scoring 20.0 points per game with 4.4 rebounds and 4.7 assists for the Huskies. Sarah Strong is averaging 17.2 points, 11 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 2.3 steals and 2.2 blocks over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Gamecocks: 10-0, averaging 76.5 points, 34.2 rebounds, 15.6 assists, 8.4 steals and 6.0 blocks per game while shooting 48.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 58.3 points per game. Huskies: 10-0, averaging 82.6 points, 33.6 rebounds, 19.0 assists, 12.2 steals and 5.3 blocks per game while shooting 50.9% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 51.9 points. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Associated Press
06-04-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
South Carolina takes on UConn in the National Championship
▶ Follow AP's full coverage of March Madness. ▶ Get the AP Top 25 women's college basketball poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. UConn Huskies (36-3, 21-0 Big East) vs. South Carolina Gamecocks (35-3, 19-1 SEC) Tampa, Florida; Sunday, 3 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Huskies -6.5; over/under is 133.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. 2 South Carolina faces No. 3 UConn in the NCAA Tournament National Championship. The Gamecocks have gone 19-1 against SEC teams, with a 16-2 record in non-conference play. South Carolina has a 32-3 record against teams over .500. The Huskies' record in Big East games is 21-0. UConn is 30-2 when it turns the ball over less than its opponents and averages 10.3 turnovers per game. South Carolina scores 79.7 points, 27.7 more per game than the 52.0 UConn allows. UConn has shot at a 51.0% clip from the field this season, 15.7 percentage points above the 35.3% shooting opponents of South Carolina have averaged. The teams meet for the second time this season. UConn won 87-58 in the last matchup on Feb. 16. Azzi Fudd led UConn with 28 points, and Joyce Edwards led South Carolina with 17 points. TOP PERFORMERS: Edwards is averaging 12.7 points for the Gamecocks. Chloe Kitts is averaging 13.3 points and 8.1 rebounds over the last 10 games. Paige Bueckers is scoring 20.0 points per game with 4.4 rebounds and 4.7 assists for the Huskies. Sarah Strong is averaging 17.2 points, 11 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 2.3 steals and 2.2 blocks over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Gamecocks: 10-0, averaging 76.5 points, 34.2 rebounds, 15.6 assists, 8.4 steals and 6.0 blocks per game while shooting 48.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 58.3 points per game. Huskies: 10-0, averaging 82.6 points, 33.6 rebounds, 19.0 assists, 12.2 steals and 5.3 blocks per game while shooting 50.9% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 51.9 points. ___
Yahoo
05-04-2025
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- Yahoo
Standout freshman UConn's Sarah Strong, South Carolina's Joyce Edwards meet for national title
South Carolina forward Joyce Edwards (8) puts up a shot against Texas forward Kyla Oldacre (00) during the first half of a national semifinal Final Four game during the women's NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, April 4, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux) UConn forward Sarah Strong (21) shoots while pressured by Southern California center Clarice Akunwafo, left, during the first half in the Elite Eight of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, March 31, 2025, in Spokane, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak) UConn forward Sarah Strong (21) drives to the basket against UCLA forward Angela Dugalic (32) during the first half of a national semifinal Final Four game during the women's NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, April 4, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux) South Carolina forward Joyce Edwards (8) puts up shot against Texas forward Kyla Oldacre (00) during the second half of a national semifinal Final Four game during the women's NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, April 4, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) South Carolina forward Joyce Edwards (8) puts up shot against Texas forward Kyla Oldacre (00) during the second half of a national semifinal Final Four game during the women's NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, April 4, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) South Carolina forward Joyce Edwards (8) puts up a shot against Texas forward Kyla Oldacre (00) during the first half of a national semifinal Final Four game during the women's NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, April 4, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux) UConn forward Sarah Strong (21) shoots while pressured by Southern California center Clarice Akunwafo, left, during the first half in the Elite Eight of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, March 31, 2025, in Spokane, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak) UConn forward Sarah Strong (21) drives to the basket against UCLA forward Angela Dugalic (32) during the first half of a national semifinal Final Four game during the women's NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, April 4, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux) South Carolina forward Joyce Edwards (8) puts up shot against Texas forward Kyla Oldacre (00) during the second half of a national semifinal Final Four game during the women's NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, April 4, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Sarah Strong and Joyce Edwards have played against each other since about the eighth grade. They were two of the top girls basketball prospects in the country when they were AAU opponents. They shared co-MVP honors at the 2024 McDonald's All-American Girls Game and crossed paths again on USA Basketball's girls Under-19 team. Advertisement Strong went on to play for Geno Auriemma's UConn Huskies. Edwards went with Dawn Staley's South Carolina Gamecocks. The two rising stars will meet again on Sunday, when No. 2 seed UConn faces top-seeded South Carolina in the national championship game in Tampa, Florida. Edwards played at Camden High School in South Carolina and was the 2024 Gatorade National Player of the Year. Strong, who played at Grace Christian School in North Carolina, was the 2024 Naismith High School Player of the Year. Strong remembers one key thing about playing Edwards back then in AAU. 'They had a great team. They beat us,' she said. 'It is what it is.' Advertisement Both are having standout freshman seasons for two storied programs. Strong, the top-ranked player in her recruiting class, is averaging 16.2 points per game for the Huskies — second on the team behind Paige Bueckers' 20 — and leads the team with 8.7 rebounds. The 6-foot-2 forward entered her first NCAA tournament sitting in the top 10 all time among UConn freshmen in points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocked shots. Only Maya Moore had done that before. She's also the first Division I freshman with at least 500 points, 250 rebounds, 100 assists, 50 steals and 50 blocked shots since Candace Parker. Advertisement 'Sarah — how do I say this? In the next three years, she might be the best player to come out of UConn,' said South Carolina coach Dawn Staley. "And those are strong words. I know Stewy (Breanna Stewart) won four (national titles). But what she's able to do — stay calm, the IQ — is off the charts. The skill set, off the charts. 'Big play after big play after big play. Such a great complement to an already skilled UConn team. I think she's the piece that puts it all together. She makes it all work.' Strong and Staley also go way back. Strong's mother, Allison Feaster, was teammates with Staley on the WNBA's Charlotte Sting and they remained good friends after their playing days were over. Feaster's kept Staley updated on Strong's basketball growth. The Gamecocks recruited Strong to come to South Carolina, but the young prospect had been in talks with Auriemma's and UConn for a while. Advertisement 'We probably came in a little bit late on Sarah. I think UConn was recruiting her much earlier in the process than we were," Staley said. 'But being a teammate (with Feaster) I thought would actually help us out a little bit more than what it helped us out,' Staley quipped. 'Like, we made history together.' Staley did end up with a key contributor of her own in Edwards, who led a deep and experienced Gamecocks team with 12.7 points per game this season. Edwards had been quiet during the NCAA Tournament despite her stellar freshman campaign, which included a career-high 28 points and five rebounds against Florida in February. She was held to fewer than six points in each game of the tournament before the national semifinal on Friday, when she had 13 points, 11 rebounds, six assists and a steal. Advertisement It was Edwards' fourth career double-double and most rebounds she's had in a game this season. South Carolina improved to 4-0 when she has a double-double. 'I'm happy for Joyce because I know as a young person, you're struggling in the very thing that you love to do," Staley said. "She really works at it. She watches film. She's obsessively working out. So you want people like that to enjoy the fruits of their labor.' Edwards said her teammates rallied around her during her tournament slump. That helped her not get too low, and trust that her breakout game was coming. 'I feel I was more definitive,' Edwards said. 'More open minded. Giving what the game gave me, not overthinking, not second-guessing, just going.' Advertisement ___ AP March Madness bracket: and coverage: Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here.
