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Ex-Gamecock Fulwiley Faces South Carolina
7 Mar
Summary
- Milaysia Fulwiley transferred to LSU after playing for South Carolina.
- Fulwiley scored 22 points and had 8 assists against Oklahoma.
- Fulwiley is excited to play her former team, the Gamecocks.
A year after contributing to South Carolina's SEC Tournament championship, Milaysia Fulwiley will face her former team, the Gamecocks, in the semifinals. Fulwiley transferred to rival LSU last year following South Carolina's appearance in the national championship game. She has become a significant offensive force for the sixth-ranked LSU Tigers, consistently contributing points even as a reserve player.
Fulwiley showcased her explosive talent on Friday, leading LSU with 22 points and dishing out 8 assists in their dominant 112-78 victory over No. 7 Oklahoma in the SEC quarterfinals. Her focus now shifts to Saturday's matchup against No. 3 South Carolina and her former coach and teammates. She acknowledged her affection for them but emphasized her primary goal: to outplay her previous performance against them.
She noted her familiarity with the venue, having played there in high school and college. Fulwiley aims to use her experience to help her current teammates remain composed. LSU coach Kim Mulkey indicated she would not specifically address Fulwiley's emotions before the game, trusting her player's ability to perform. The team's preparation will focus on game strategy to secure a victory.
