After losing junior forward Ashlyn Watkins to a season-ending knee injury, South Carolina has demonstrated remarkable resilience by winning four consecutive games, including victories over top-ranked opponents like Texas and Oklahoma. Coach Dawn Staley acknowledged Watkins' contributions but emphasized how the rest of the team has stepped up, particularly freshman Joyce Edwards, who has emerged as a scoring leader. As they approach critical SEC matchups against LSU and Tennessee, the Gamecocks remain a formidable force in women's college basketball, currently ranked second nationally.
That includes freshman star Joyce Edwards, who leads South Carolina in scoring at 12.1 points per game despite coming off the bench. Edwards is a 6-foot-3 post player who glides up and down the court and is shooting 56.6% from the field. Against the Sooners, she had 17 points on 8-of-10 shooting.
Coach Dawn Staley said Watkins brought shot-blocking, defense, rebounding, scoring and an intense competitive presence. But then Staley talked about how the rest of the Gamecocks have made the most of the extra playing time with Watkins out.
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