South-Carolina
Gamecocks Defeat Clayton State in Final Preseason Tuneup, 126-42
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina women’s basketball team picked up right where they left off, defeating Clayton State 126-42 in an exhibition on Monday night at Colonial Life Arena. The defending National Champions were led by MiLaysia Fulwiley who netted 24 points, provided three assists, and added seven steals. She led a team performance that saw every player see the court and score at least six points.
The first quarter saw the Gamecocks outscore Clayton State 28-9. Freshman Joyce Edwards continued to establish herself into the team early as she posted nine points on 100% shooting with a free throw, and grabbing two rebounds.
Tessa Johnson led the way in the second quarter scoring 11 points, while dishing out two assists, as the Gamecocks posted another 34 points in the period. South Carolina entered the locker room with a lead of 62-21 while shooting 53.3% from the field (24-for-45), and 31.6% from behind the arc (6-for-19).
The South Carolina defense shined in the third quarter, only allowing 11 points while earning five steals, and four blocks. Edwards and Fulwiley both grabbed a steal and two blocks in the quarter. The Gamecocks were able to score 32 points on 52.2% shooting.
Fulwiley exploded for 15 points in the final period, bringing her game total to 24, leading the Gamecocks to a comfortable win. She was followed by four other Gamecocks, Joyce Edwards, Tessa Johnson, Adhel Tac, and Te-Hina Paopao, who were all able to net double digits in the game. Edwards led the team in rebounds (11) and assists (6). Her 20 points and 11 rebounds marked her second double-double in as many games.
A dominant South Carolina performance saw them finish the night shooting 54.5% (48-for-88) from the field, and 73.1% (19-for-26) from behind the line. South Carolina outrebounded Clayton State 60-31.
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South Carolina will meet the Michigan Wolverines in Las Vegas on Monday, Nov. 4 at 7:30 PM to kick off the start of their regular season as a part of the Naismith Hall of Fame Series.
Watch Spartanburg nurse practitioner Chandler Nash talk about measles
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Not long ago, it appeared almost certain that the measles outbreak centered in Spartanburg would surpass 1,000 cases.
Now that case total may be unlikely.
On March 27, DPH reported no new infections. The total number of cases remains at 997, where it has stood since March 17, when DPH reported one new infection.
There is currently one person in quarantine, according to the March 27 DPH update.
The measles outbreak began in October and grew somewhat slowly until the Christmas holidays. In January, the number of cases exploded—from 185 on Jan. 2 to 847 on Jan. 30.
In a March 25 media briefing, state epidemiologist Linda Bell was asked about the declining number of cases.
She credited an uptick in vaccinations in January and February, as well as DPH efforts to identify cases quickly and quarantine people who were infected or exposed.
If no new infections occur, DPH officials said the outbreak could be declared ended on April 26.
DPH officials explained that it takes 42 days with no new infections, “to declare an end to a measles outbreak. This is double the number of days for an incubation period (21 days) and a clear indicator of a broken transmission chain.”
Bell said DPH is asking school nurses and physicians’ offices to report any possible measles symptoms.
She added that health officials are keeping an eye on spring break — April 6-10 for public schools in Spartanburg County — as families might travel for vacation or to visit family members. People lacking immunity could be at risk.
“We remain vigilant,” Bell said, stressing that the two-dose MMR vaccine is the most effective protection against the spread of measles.
The Lions may be looking for a safety within the first two rounds due to injuries to Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch. That’s where Jalon Kilgore may come in. He has some minor injuries, but appears to be a relatively low-risk prospect for a team that needs to add health to that room.
Here is the excerpt of my medical report on Jalon Kilgore:
Jalon Kilgore, S (21) – South Carolina
Projected round 2-3.
Concern level 2/10
While his availability has been excellent, Kilgore has a history of hamstring strains in 2025 and 2023. If his 2024 injury is found to be also a hamstring, then happenstance becomes a disturbing trend.
With fast-twitch athletes, hamstrings are going to be very common, and generally don’t present any long-term issues. The difficult trick will be to determine if a certain player is more prone to hamstrings.
What helps Kilgore a lot is his young age.
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HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — One person was critically injured in a motorcycle crash in the Longs area on Thursday afternoon, according to Horry County Fire Rescue (HCFR).
Just before 2:00 p.m., crews responded to the area of Old Highway 31 near Hidden River Road.
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One person was transported to the hospital as a result of the motorcycle crash, HCFR said.
Officials ask that drivers avoid the area as lanes of traffic are currently blocked.
The incident is under investigation by the South Carolina Highway Patrol with assistance from the Horry County Police Department.
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