Gress explains how influential the Gamecocks' early scoring was, what it means to host a Super Regional and how this team has been able to come together and find success.

South Carolina had one of the more tenacious defensive fronts in the country on the other side. According to Game on Paper, the Gamecocks ranked 17th nationally in opponent-adjusted EPA per play allowed. The defense had very few flaws.

José Loiola was announced as the incoming coach of the Gamecocks on Friday.

Her college coach, Dawn Staley agrees. Coming into college, Wilson was regarded as a top prospect. However, in her collegiate debut with Staley’s South Carolina Gamecocks, she only scored four points and went 2-7 from the field.

I understand that there is a lot at play when it comes to the formulaic nature of Bill Connelly's SP+ rankings for ESPN, but the South Carolina Gamecocks are no