The Indiana Fever delivered a commanding performance against the Los Angeles Sparks, rolling to a 111-87 victory that was never really in doubt. For fans of South Carolina women’s basketball, the win carried an extra layer of satisfaction — four former Gamecocks made meaningful contributions to the blowout, each leaving their mark in different ways.
Aliyah Boston: The Anchor
If there was a standout among the former South Carolina contingent, it was Aliyah Boston. The Fever forward was a problem for the Sparks from the opening tip, finishing the night with 17 points and 7 rebounds in what was one of her more efficient outings of the season.
What made her performance particularly impressive was the damage she inflicted before halftime. Boston had already compiled 15 points and 7 rebounds by the end of the first half alone, essentially putting the game out of reach before the third quarter even began. Her ability to dominate the glass while also scoring at a high rate gave Indiana an interior foundation that Los Angeles simply could not match.
Ty Harris: Efficient and Effective
Ty Harris complemented Boston’s big night with a quietly impressive performance of her own. Harris finished with 16 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists, and what stood out most was her efficiency at the free throw line — she converted all 6 of her 6 free throw attempts, making her a reliable and composed presence when the Sparks tried to foul their way back into the game.
She also shot 3-of-5 from the field, keeping her shot selection disciplined throughout. Harris served as an important secondary scorer and connector on a night when Indiana’s offense was clicking on all cylinders.
Raven Johnson: Steady Off the Bench
Coming off the bench, Raven Johnson made the most of her limited opportunity. In 12 minutes of play, she logged 2 points, 1 rebound, and 2 assists — but perhaps most telling was her zero turnovers. For a reserve guard tasked with maintaining momentum rather than creating it, Johnson’s clean, mistake-free outing was exactly what the Fever needed from that rotation spot.
Her ability to handle the ball and facilitate without error speaks to the discipline and composure she developed during her time in Columbia.
Bree Hall: Impactful Minutes
Bree Hall rounded out the Gamecock contingent with a brief but noteworthy showing. In just 8 minutes of action, Hall posted 5 points and 1 rebound, highlighted by a made three-pointer that illustrated her ability to provide an immediate offensive spark the moment she steps on the floor.
For a player working to carve out consistent minutes, performances like this — efficient, focused, and impactful in a short window — are exactly the kind that build coaching trust over the course of a season.
The Bigger Picture
The 111-87 final score tells the story of a Fever team operating at a high level, but the subplot of four former South Carolina Gamecocks contributing in meaningful ways adds another dimension to the victory. From Boston’s dominant first half to Harris’s efficiency, Johnson’s clean minutes, and Hall’s instant offense, the Gamecock pipeline to Indiana was on full display.
Dawn Staley’s program has long prided itself on producing pro-ready talent — and on this night, four of her former players proved exactly why.
