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@wachfox sports anchor/reporter | #MizzouMade | Carolina Native
Columbia, SC
Joined November 2011
"She's going to go down in the history books as arguably the best player to grace our collegiate sports". High praise from South Carolina HC Dawn Staley today talking about Iowa's Caitlin Clark (@CaitlinClark22) breaking the scoring record. @GamecockWBB | @IowaWBB | @wachfox
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"She was representation for me". Vanderbilt Women's Basketball Head Coach Shea Ralph (@SheaRalph) with some high praise talking about South Carolina Women's Basketball Head Coach Dawn Staley (@dawnstaley) and her impact on her life. @GamecockWBB | @wachfox
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VIDEO: South Carolina legend Aliyah Boston (@aa_boston) interviews her old Gamecock Head Coach Dawn Staley (@dawnstaley) after the #Gamecocks book their trip back to the national championship game with the win over NC State!. @GamecockWBB | @wachfox
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"God sometimes says: 'I can show you better than I can tell you'". South Carolina Head Coach @dawnstaley taking us to church today at the championship parade talking about uncommon favor and the pain of last year's loss replaced by this year's title. @GamecockWBB | @wachfox
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NBC watching everyone find pirate streams instead of getting a Peacock subscription for one game
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"When we recruited her we said if there's an opportunity to go with your national team, go with your national team". South Carolina Sr. Center Kamilla Cardoso will officially miss the next two games (Mizzou & UCONN) to join Brazil for Olympic Qualifiers. @GamecockWBB | @wachfox
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We’ve got a national champ in WB!. Three time champion Head Coach of @GamecockWBB: @dawnstaley in the building for the spring game! . The kids goin WILD! . @GamecockFB | @wachfox
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CUTEST THING YOU'LL SEE TODAY: The moment @ChampStaley & @dawnstaley reunited at the airport. Both Champs - but Mom now X2. @GamecockWBB @wachfox
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Can we talk about the performance today from @dh3nny?. Henderson with 19 points, 3 assists, 3 rebounds & a pair of steals. @dawnstaley & the @GamecockWBB faithful have long known she's got what it takes to thrive at the WNBA level. Showing it in just her pro 2nd game. @wachfox
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Where else but South Carolina you gonna find support for women’s basketball like this??. @GamecockWBB | @wachfox
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Off go the NATIONAL CHAMPIONS! . South Carolina Womens Basketball setting off from its hotel and bound for a welcome home celebration in Columbia at the CLA! 🏀 🏆 . @GamecockWBB | @wachfox
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FINAL: KAMILLA CARDOSO THREE AT THE BUZZER TO WIN IT!!! . SOUTH CAROLINA ADVANCES TO THE SEC CHAMPIONSHIP. @GamecockWBB | @wachfox
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Hugs with the family for South Carolina HERO Kamilla Cardoso after her buzzer beating three to win it for the Gamecocks!. @GamecockWBB | @wachfox
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LEGENDS COLLIDE. @CoachSBeamer to @Darudevil: “You got us over the hump tonight.”. Pure joy from the Sandstorm creator at those words! . @GamecockFB | @wachfox
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Look who’s in the house! . Aliyah Boston and Dawn Staley courtside for South Carolina Mens Basketballs matchup with No. 6 Kentucky! . @GamecockMBB | @wachfox
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"You have to thank UConn. For the first part of our home and home they got nothing out of it. it allowed us to grow". Staley & South Carolina have beat the historic Huskies 4-straight times. She says the Gamecocks wouldn't have gotten here without them. @GamecockWBB | @wachfox
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Just how in sync are the @GamecockWBB players?. Well combing through warm-up video I found this synchronized shooting between Zia Cooke, @kierrafletch3 & Olivia Thompson. Clearly if you want to play for @dawnstaley & South Carolina - make this your shooting technique. @wachfox
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Dawn Staley FEELIN’ it as Jacobi Wright hits his FOURTH THREE! . South Carolina up 45-38 on Kentucky!. @GamecockMBB | @wachfox
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"To hear the crowd giving us love. it wasn't nothing I didn't expect". The Freshies were back at CLA for their 2022-23 season rings & to see this new @GamecockWBB team!. Zia Cooke (@zia_cooke) talked about what the return - and how impressed she is with this new team!. @wachfox
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"Aliyah was in full sweat. She probably needed a shower after the game". Aliyah Boston (@aa_boston) was hard at work coaching @GamecockWBB at LSU last night. and then today practiced with the team. Dawn Staley and Chloe Kitts say that support means a lot. @GamecockWBB | @wachfox
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Dawn Staley entering the postgame press conference wearing a lay gifted from @tehinapaopa0’s family. Staley says the family made them and gifted them to the entire team . @GamecockWBB | @wachfox
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At today's national championship celebration for @GamecockWBB, @dawnstaley made sure to take a moment to bring @CoachLParis on stage and encourage all @GamecocksOnline fans to come out and support the new @GamecockMBB Head Coach. @wachfox
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Can we talk about this celebration hug between Sania Feagin (@supremenia) and Dawn Staley (@dawnstaley)?. The 6'3" forward got her head coach OFF THE GROUND 💀. @GamecockWBB | @wachfox
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ICYMI on ESPN’s Full Court Press series: The full emotional moment Kamilla Cardoso’s parents surprised her at practice ahead of senior day . @GamecockWBB | @wachfox
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"You would need to turn your camera off to get the full gist". Head Coach Dawn Staley says it was a long, deep postgame locker room meeting for South Carolina after the undisciplined win over Miss St. "They're so young. that's why we're here as coaches". @GamecockWBB | @wachfox
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A peek inside Missouri State’s locker room, trailing Oklahoma 41-0 at the half
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This moment being part of a perfect season is just truly amazing looking back at it
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"I knew she was capable". Local products Ashlyn Watkins & MiLaysia Fulwiley have known each other dating back to 5th/6th grade. Now they're growing side by side with @GamecockWBB as Ashlyn notched another double-double in her second start while Fulwiley added 14 points. @wachfox
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"Hopefully this year I'm not a four seed. I'm sick and tired of seeing them in the semis". Ole Miss HC Yo talking about South Carolina WBB's lock on the SEC's top seed year after year. "I would like to see them in the championship if possible". @GamecockWBB | @wachfox
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"It's about time for us to pour into his program". @dawnstaley has been loud & proud supporting @GamecockMBB who are 14-2 in year two with @CoachLParis. She says it's time Gamecock fans give them the love they deserve with a big home game Tuesday vs UGA. @GamecockWBB | @wachfox
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"It was very emotional". On her South Carolina senior day, Te-Hina Paopao (@tehinapaopa0) thanks the fans, coaches & team for their support of her in her lone year with the Gamecocks. "It was great. It was a great day.". @GamecockWBB | @wachfox
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803 stand up!. From Gamecock fans - to Gamecock CHAMPS!. Gotta love homegrown talent like @MilaysiaF & @Ashlyn2W now cutting down nets together for South Carolina!. @GamecockWBB | @wachfox
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"In the words of Raven 'Crockpot' Johnson: it's time for the repeat tour!". South Carolina returning senior Te-Hina Paopao (@tehinapaopa0) serving as the voice from the players at today's Championship parade with a message of thanks to all the FAMS!. @GamecockWBB | @wachfox
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"I'm proud of all my children". Self-described mom of this young national champion South Carolina group, Gamecock senior Sakima Walker (@SakimaWalker) very proud of her "kids" helping take home the trophy to Columbia. @GamecockWBB | @wachfox
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"It says the future's bright". South Carolina WBB is through it's two games without Kamilla Cardoso in dominant fashion with double-digit wins over Mizzou and UConn. Raven Johnson (@HollywoodRaven) says it's evident of the young talent on the team. @GamecockWBB | @wachfox
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Gotta love them playing “My Boo” as Dawn Staley takes her victory lap around with the fans 😆. @GamecockWBB | @wachfox
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Here’s an idea: maybe take that money and put it into…WNBA coverage??.
Fox reportedly considered NIL deal to convince Caitlin Clark to stay in college
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"It feels good to see the FAMs again". @GamecockWBB and @minnesotalynx draft selection Brea Beal (@QueenBrea_1) back in Columbia for today's @GamecockFB Spring Game. Caught up with Beal about her first impressions of Minnesota & visiting back . @wachfox
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Stars in the house! 🌟 . Newly minted South Carolina super fan @plies & Gamecock legend @_ajawilson22 in the crowd here to cheat on the team!. @GamecockWBB | @wachfox
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"I'm sure it's not fun for the visiting team". The CLA has become the hardest place to play women's basketball in the country. Today's dominant win for South Carolina over UConn just the latest example. @tehinapaopa0 says it's why she came to Columbia. @GamecockWBB | @wachfox
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Look who got the royal treatment at todays Charlotte FC match! The National Champions of South Carolina Womens Basketball getting the honorary spotlight . @breezyhalll even donning the crown 👑 . @CharlotteFC | @GamecockWBB | @wachfox
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FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER. "Sandstorm" creator @Darudevil makes the most of pregame - serving as the starter and then enjoying hearing his song for the first time ever in Williams-Brice Stadium!. @GamecockFB | @wachfox . Take a look at what it looked like alongside Darude:
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"She actually sent me a text this morning that I have to prepare for a 2-3 zone now". It's no secret South Carolina HC Dawn Staley (@dawnstaley) and Ole Miss HC Yo (@YolettMcCuin) have a close relationship. Sunday brings another battle in that friendship. @GamecockWBB | @wachfox
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Folks: we have a “Hey Boo” sign 💀😆. @GamecockWBB | @wachfox
Reporter: "A crazy crowd. I know they weren't very friendly to you.". Dawn Staley: "They actually were. They were calling me 'boo.'". Also talked about how amazing tonight was for the women's game. @GamecockWBB @wachfox
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"There's no fat to Paige's game, it's all lean". @dawnstaley praising @paigebueckers1 ahead of Sunday's battle between No. 1 South Carolina and No. 11 UConn. "Everything she does has a purpose. There's no wasted movements.". @GamecockWBB | @UConnWBB | @wachfox
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On Thursday at 3:00 the @DULadyPanthers took the court for their final day of practice before hosting the @NCAADII Midwest Regional. That practice was cut short with news the tournament had been canceled. HC @MollyMiller33 talked with us about the heartbreak and frustration:
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“This is something she built”. Caught up with @GamecockWBB assistant coach Khadijah Sessions what today’s @LVAces exhibition at the CLA meant to Columbia…and what it meant to her former South Carolina teammate: @_ajawilson22 . @wachfox | #Gamecocks
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"If you stay home, you have a chance to change the program". @mcleod_xzavier officially inked his name to join @GamecockFB tonight - Camden's Mr. Football is staying home in the Midlands. @wachfox @CamdenDogs @FootballCamden
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"I'm not a screamer contrary to what yall believe". From down seven at halftime to a 14-point win over Georgia, No. 1 South Carolina Women's Basketball Head Coach Dawn Staley said the break wasn't about yelling. It was about simple things to fix. @GamecockWBB | @wachfox
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"I cried like three times". While @aa_boston's emotions may have been the most visible on @GamecockWBB senior day, she wasn't alone. Even HC @dawnstaley says she almost cracked from @QueenBrea_1's dad's emotions pregame. @wachfox
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"I'd equate it to a doctorate program. and daycare". Back-to-back perfect regular seasons for No. 1 South Carolina Women's Basketball, but Head Coach @dawnstaley jokes they've been very different vibes. "It's just who they are. we don't fight that". @GamecockWBB | @wachfox
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"Ashlyn is impressive". Another strong start for Ashlyn Watkins in the win over UConn with 15 points and nine rebounds. Staley says she's earned a larger role moving forward. "When Kamilla comes back. we have to have Ashlyn on the floor. @GamecockWBB | @wachfox
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"Our graphic designer made it up for someone else. I saw it and was like, 'I need that'". Had to ask South Carolina Women's Basketball HC Dawn Staley (@dawnstaley) about the story behind the "BOO" sweatshirt she wore today just days after her joke at LSU. @GamecockWBB | @wachfox
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Ladies and gentlemen: your 2023-24 South Carolina Womens Basketball seniors!. What a season for this group of Gamecocks in Kamilla Cardoso, Te-Hina Paopao and Sakima Walker…and far from over! . @GamecockWBB | @wachfox
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"I have them as our national champions". While exploding WBB attention seems star-focused, @GamecockWBB doesn't have just one standout. I got ESPN's @elleduncanESPN @Andraya_Carter & @CAROLYNPECK thoughts on the challenge of giving South Carolina it's deserved coverage. @wachfox
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"If they can stand strong in the rings with unwavering bravery and go toe to toe with only faith as their armor . how can I not?" . Here’s South Carolina Head Coach Dawn Staley’s full Jimmy V Award acceptance speech . @GamecockWBB | @wachfox
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"There's a story behind all of them". @GamecockWBB has no shortage of alums to look up to. In CLA today: @aa_boston, @_ajawilson22, @TiffMitch25, @zia_cooke, @QueenBrea_1, Olivia Thompson & more. HC @dawnstaley says it's a powerful motivation for her current players. @wachfox
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We’ve got The Head Ball Coach in the house! . Steve Spurrier here at the CLA ahead of ESPN’s College Gameday and No. 1 South Carolina Womens Basketball hosting Georgia! . @GamecockWBB | @wachfox
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"Coach Staley makes sure we're great basketball players but even more phenomenal women" @_ajawilson22 . With each year it becomes more clear @dawnstaley & @GamecockWBB have built a tradition of impacting the next generation. @wachfox. READ:
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"I'm living in a dream I once had". Chatting with @GamecockWBB freshman Tessa Johnson (@tessajohnsonnnn) is endless entertainment. This edition includes the dream come true of a Final Four, NC State and her making sure I believe in her singing ability. #MarchMadness | @wachfox
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Y’all they using this South Carolina Womens Basketball teams dramatic SEC Championship stay to PREACH IN CHURCH. @GamecockWBB | @wachfox
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"I hope there's another class that can come a close second or third". @GamecockWBB HC @dawnstaley put this Sunday's senior day class at the top of any group she's ever worked with with their professionalism and hard work. "They've been remarkable". @wachfox
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“I love you so much! You’re so inspirational”. You know you’re a legend when this is how Coco Gauff reacts to meeting Columbia native and @GamecockWBB product A’ja Wilson (@_ajawilson22) at the Opening Ceremonies!. #Paris2024 | @wachfox
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"It really is our culture here to have coaches support each other". Big week for South Carolina Athletics from @GamecockMTennis upsetting No. 1, @GamecockMBB upsetting No. 6 and now @GamecockWBB winning at LSU. @dawnstaley says the mutual support is a big part of it. @wachfox
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NSFW: Safe to say #GamecockNation fans of ALL ages are feeling very confident heading into tomorrow's @taxslayerbowl against Notre Dame - just ask this young @gamecockfb fan 💀😆. @wachfox
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“I had a goal to be here tonight and give my family a better life”. Emotions overflowing for South Carolina’s Kamilla Cardoso as she’s drafted third overall into the WNBA by Chicago. @GamecockWBB | @wachfox
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"This is something Aliyah's wanted for a very long time". @GamecockWBB HC @dawnstaley talking about Gamecock product @aa_boston making the @usabasketball Olympic Qualifying roster. "Also a little disappointed Allisha Gray didn't get an opportunity". @wachfox | #Gamecocks
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What a turnout here in Columbia as native and @GamecockWBB legend A’ja Wilson (@_ajawilson22) is back for her “Dear Black Girls” book tour! . And joined by a fellow South Carolina legend Allisha Gray! . Hear from Wilson herself tonight on @wachfox! 📺
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Te-Hina Paopao announces she’s coming back for another season with South Carolina Women’s Basketball. @GamecockWBB | @wachfox.
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"Hey Kamilla, you made it to the team". Chatted one-on-one with South Carolina freshman MiLaysia Fulwiley (@MilaysiaF) who says there's a new member of the Gamecock sharpshooters! Hear from her after today's buzzer beating win courtesy of Cardoso. @GamecockWBB | @wachfox
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"I don't think y'all have seen the best of Ashlyn. it's gonna get scary". As No. 1 South Carolina's sophomore forward Ashlyn Watkins (@Ashlyn2W) continues to shine, teammate Raven Johnson (@HollywoodRaven) says it's just the start. "Be on the lookout". @GamecockWBB | @wachfox
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A'ja Wilson (@_ajawilson22) had some high praise for Aliyah Boston (@aa_boston) after today's win when I asked the @GamecockWBB legend about the team's new growing legend. As for who would win in a one-on-one, I don't think anyone will be surprised by Wilson's answer. @wachfox
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"No other fan base looks like ours" - @dawnstaley. From titles to records, Sunday had it all for @GamecockWBB - but most of all it had an atmosphere rarely felt in the world of women's basketball, but becoming more & more common at the CLA. @wachfox. READ:
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No. 1 South Carolina Women not resting on it’s top-10 win at LSU last night! . Gamecocks right back to work today on the practice court preparing for a visit from Vanderbilt on Sunday. Hear from Dawn Staley and her players coming up at 5 on @wachfox!. @GamecockWBB | #Gamecocks
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Former @GamecockFB standout and current @Panthers CB Jaycee Horn (@jayceehorn_10) saying hello to @CoachSBeamer and making sure to give his son an autograph ✍️ . @wachfox
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"We did not meet the standards today & we will meet them the next game - immediately.". Standards was the key word from South Carolina's Bree Hall (@breezyhalll) after today's win. "We all came in with high expectations and we all should be meeting them". @GamecockWBB | @wachfox
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"We can all just get a bucket" - @chloe1kitts . While double-doubles from Chloe Kitts & Ashlyn Watkins led the way, @GamecockWBB had SEVEN players in double-digit scoring with three more 7+ points. PLUS 30 assists on the day showing off some lethal depth & ball sharing. @wachfox
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"We're in the process of getting Kamilla to be more dominant". Another big showing from South Carolina's Kamilla Cardoso (@Kamillascsilva) with 23 points matching her Gamecock high. @dawnstaley & @supremenia talking about what she brings to this team. @GamecockWBB | @wachfox
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SCENES: @GamecockWBB honors its seven seniors ahead of finishing out the first perfect regular season in program history. Plenty of emotions from the five "freshies" from that 2019 class - perhaps the greatest one ever. @wachfox
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"Might be some 2-6 teams that would have gave up - our locker room stayed tight" - Tonka Hemingway. With bowl hopes dwindling, South Carolina has notched three straight victories & is one away in their mission for a "November to remember". @GamecockFB | @wachfox
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"Raven is a competitor. I want her on these national lists. If the Dawn Staley award was out - she would be on it.". Talking with South Carolina WBB today, Head Coach Dawn Staley discussing the below quote from Raven Johnson about a revenge season. @GamecockWBB | @wachfox
Raven Johnson spoke on the Final 4 after today's win:. "As soon as we lost, we got all these hate comments. I got bashed from a viral video that went so viral. People don't know behind the scenes how I felt. I said this was a revenge season & I got something for everybody."
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"She shaped me into the player I am". @GamecockWBB product and now unanimous WNBA Rookie of the Year Aliyah Boston (@aa_boston) says she was hearing from @dawnstaley before the award was even announced . Boston saying she's forever thankful for Staley's support. @wachfox
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Look who’s back in town for @gamecockfb homecoming! . @gamecockwbb products Laeticia Amihere (@_Theblackqueen_), Zia Cooke (@zia_cooke), Brea Beal (@QueenBrea_1) & Olivia Thompson. And of course a proud @dawnstaley in between! . @wachfox
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WATCH: New @GamecockWBB addition, freshman forward Chloe Kitts (@chloe1kitts) made her South Carolina debut today to the tune of 10 points, seven rebounds & a pair of assists. and her new Gamecock teammates were loving every second of it!. @wachfox
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"We be like 'the Freshies, let's do good so we can be on the court together". South Carolina had to lean more on depth @ Auburn. MiLaysia Fulwiley (@MilaysiaF) telling me today it's important for to be reliable options as we get deeper into the season. @GamecockWBB | @wachfox
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The “freshies” time with @GamecockWBB is officially over . Standout guard Zia Cooke announces with this thank you video to her fans and supporters that she is headed to the WNBA Draft. @wachfox
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"It's real now". True to form, @GamecockWBB product and top-WNBA Draft Pick Aliyah Boston (@aa_boston) opened her introductory press conference with the @IndianaFever today by talking about her faith, family & excitement to get going in her new journey. @wachfox
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Laeticia Amihere just posted this on instagram as her, Boston & Beal have all declared for the WNBA Draft. @GamecockWBB fans still awaiting the decision from Zia Cooke
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