South Carolina’s MiLaysia Fulwiley Finds Her Groove Again

COLUMBIA — They all wanted to see it again—that infectious smile. No one more than the player wearing it.

MiLaysia Fulwiley wasn’t struggling, but something was missing. Statistically, she was scoring more than last season, when she first dazzled as a rising star. Yet, despite her signature acrobatics, lightning-fast drives, and jaw-dropping passes, one thing had changed—the ball wasn’t finding the net as often.

Fans were still electrified by her dazzling footwork and impossible plays, but the finishing touch had become inconsistent. Shots that once swished through now clanged off the glass, off the rim, or worse—were swatted away by defenders who had clearly studied the film on how to stop her.

For South Carolina, getting Fulwiley back to her best is key—not just for the team’s success, but for restoring the joy that makes her game so special.