MiLaysia Fulwiley’s LSU Jersey Reveal Sends Gamecock Nation Into an Emotional Spiral
When MiLaysia Fulwiley dropped a photo of herself in an LSU jersey, it wasn’t just a flex—it was a gut-punch to Gamecock Nation. The Columbia native and former South Carolina star shared the image on Instagram, proudly repping her new purple and gold look with the caption:
“glad that i been through a lot it made me ah monster 👹…… year 3 otw💫.”
While LSU fans flooded the post with hype, love, and fire emojis, many back in Columbia, SC were left grappling with mixed emotions. The pain is still fresh, and the image of Fulwiley in anything other than Garnet & Black hit home hard.
One devastated Gamecock fan hilariously summed it up with:
“I rebuke this in the name of Dawn Staley.”
Another poured out their heartbreak, commenting:
“I can’t believe Jesus, I still can’t believe it Jesus… thought I was ova dis! 😭😭😭😭😭😭”
The reactions ranged from sarcastic to sorrowful:
- “Definitely retriggered me!”
- “Every time I see LSU on ya body my chest gets tight as hell, but best of luck, Lay!”
- “I HATE LSU BUT I LOVE YOU WHY WOULD YOU DO THIS TO ME”
- “You looked better in Garnet & Black. Gamecocks forever ❤️🖤❤️🖤!!!”
- “Good luck Lay, gonna miss you in the packed-out house in Columbia.”
- “You won a championship with South Carolina 😔 good luck with LSU can’t wait to see you ball out tho 👍🏼”
Even WNBA rookie and former teammate Bree Hall responded with a sad Steve Carell GIF, capturing the bittersweet vibe of seeing a fan favorite move on.
Still, despite the heartbreak, the post also drew plenty of support across fanbases. Fulwiley’s former teammates and friends chimed in with encouragement, proving that talent and respect go beyond school colors.
Fulwiley made her transfer to LSU official in April after much speculation. Coming off a standout season with the Gamecocks, her move to Kim Mulkey’s squad marks a bold new chapter—but her legacy in South Carolina women’s basketball history is secure.
She may be rocking a new jersey, but to many, MiLaysia Fulwiley will always be a Gamecock at heart.
