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South Carolina guard MiLaysia Fulwiley (12) goes to the basket during the second half against Maryland in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, March 28, 2025. in Birmingham, Alabama.

Fulwiley helps defending champion South Carolina outlast Maryland 71-67 in March Madness

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — South Carolina did just enough to keep its national title defense alive, thanks in large part to MiLaysia Fulwiley. The sophomore guard scored 23 points, including a …

South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley and the Gamecocks are in the Sweet 16 as they look to repeat as national champions.

Chalk talk: Star power, top teams and No. 5 seeds headline the women's March Madness Sweet 16

There is plenty of star power left in women's March Madness with Paige Bueckers, Hannah Hidalgo and Lauren Betts still playing even if JuJu Watkins won't be. Watkins hurt her right knee in the first quarter of Southern California's win over …

South Carolina forward Chloe Kitts (21) shoots against Indiana during the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday, March 23, 2025, in Columbia.

Hall, Kitts rally top-seeded South Carolina to Sweet 16 in 64-53 March Madness win over Indiana

COLUMBIA — Bree Hall had 11 points and Chloe Kitts scored all her 10 points in the second half as top seed South Carolina pulled away after trailing at halftime to beat ninth-seeded Indiana …

Clemson forward Myles Foster (6) walks back to the bench as McNeese State players celebrate a lead during the first half in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, March 20, 2025, in Providence, Rhode Island.

No. 12 seed McNeese holds off late Clemson charge to earn 1st March Madness victory

PROVIDENCE, R.I. - McNeese coach Will Wade and his boombox-toting manager gave March Madness its first bracket buster. The 12th-seeded Cowboys used a stifling first half to open a 24-point lead and then held off late-charging No. 5 seed Clemson …

Former Crestwood standout and South Carolina tight end Josh Simon catches a pass while warming up during the USC Pro Day on Tuesday.

Sumter natives Fortune, Simon working to make the most of pre-draft process

Sumter natives O'Donnell Fortune and Josh Simon are just a month away from seeing their dreams of being NFL players become a reality. On Tuesday, the duo took the next step in that process, taking part in South Carolina's Pro Day, where they showed …

Lakewood's Tyler Washington-Broomfield, seated center, is joined by his family and head coach Willie Offord, back, as he signs to continue his football career at North Greenville on Tuesday.

Lakewood’s Washington-Broomfield signs with North Greenville

Days before the start of the 2023 football season, Tyler Washington-Broomfield made a life-changing decision. He transferred to Lakewood from Sumter High with a focus on basketball, but he decided he …

South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley holds the trophy with forward Sania Feagin after their win against Texas in the Southeastern Conference tournament championship on Sunday, March 9, in Greenville.

South Carolina coach Staley: We deserve to be the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament

GREENVILLE - South Carolina coach Dawn Staley said her team deserves to be the No. 1 overall seed in the upcoming NCAA Tournament following a dominant run through the Southeastern Conference Tournament, culminating in an impressive 64-45 rout of No. …

Former Sumter High star Kiara Croskey (0) handles the ball for Francis Marion against Belmont in the Conference Carolinas championship on Sunday.

Croskey, Francis Marion earn DII NCAA Tournament bid

FLORENCE - The Francis Marion University women's basketball team learned Sunday night, March 9, that it has earned an at-large invitation to the NCAA Division II National Tournament and that the Patriots will be the fourth seed in the Southeast …

Former Sumter High star Nicole Wells, left, is joined by her Appalachian State teammates in the distance medley relay, from left, Addison Ollendick-Smith, Savannah Moore and Lauren Johnston, after they finished second in the Sun Belt Conference Indoor Championships.

Former SHS standout Wells thriving with App State track

Former Sumter High standout Nicole Wells is putting on a show at Appalachian State. The sophomore earned a pair of all-conference honors in the Sun Belt for her spectacular performance to round out their indoor season to close out …

Sumter High's Kiara Croskey was named the Conference Carolina Freshman of the Year on Thursday.

Former Sumter High star Croskey named Conference Carolinas Freshman of the Year, joined by three Francis Marion award winners

FLORENCE – Four members of the Francis Marion University women’s basketball team were recognized by Conference Carolinas on Thursday (March 6) as the league announced its annual …

South Carolina forward Joyce Edwards (8) shoots over UConn center Jana El Alfy in Columbia on Sunday, Feb. 16.

No. 4 Gamecocks see 71-game home winning streak end

COLUMBIA - Dawn Staley tried to smile when she entered for her post-game media session, faithfully followed up the steps by her dog, Champ. "My emotional support dog," Staley joked. South Carolina's coach and her defending national champions …

South Carolina forward Joyce Edwards (8) shoots against Florida forward Eriny Kindred in Columbia on Thursday, Feb. 13.

Edwards scores a career-high 28, South Carolina bounces back from loss with 101-63 win over Florida

COLUMBIA (AP) - Freshman Joyce Edwards scored a career-high 28 points as No. 4 South Carolina bounced back from its loss at No. 3 Texas last week with a 101-63 blowout of Florida on Thursday night. The Gamecocks (23-2, 11-1 Southeastern …

South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley reacts to a call against Texas in Austin, Texas, on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025.

No. 4 Texas knocks off No. 2 South Carolina to forge 3-way tie atop SEC standings

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas assistant coach Elana Lovato made a bold statement to head coach Vic Schaefer last month after the Longhorns were overwhelmed in a 17-point loss to South Carolina. …

Former Sumter High standout Kiara Croskey (0) won her third consecutive Conference Carolinas Freshman of the Month honors after averaging 14.4 points a game for Francis Marion.

Former SHS star Croskey wins third-straight conference honor

Francis Marion University point guard Kiara Croskey has been named the Conference Carolinas women's basketball Freshman of the Month for January. The former Sumter High star was also the conference's pick for the opening two months of the season …

A'ja Wilson, left, and South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley embrace during a ceremony for Wilson's number retirement on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025, in Columbia.

South Carolina retires jersey number of three-time WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson

COLUMBIA — Three-time WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson's South Carolina No. 22 jersey was hung in the rafters Sunday at Colonial Life Arena, her college home court that already features a statue of …

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