Golden State Warriors superstar point guard Stephen Curry showed his clear support for South Carolina Gamecocks star MiLaysia Fulwiley ahead of the 2025 women’s NCAA Tournament when he showed up during Thursday’s game against the Toronto Raptors wearing a shirt with the sophomore guard’s image on it.
Fulwiley seemed to have been inspired by that gesture by the two-time NBA Most Valuable Player, as she played well off the bench for the No. 1 seed Gamecocks in South Carolina’s 108-48 drubbing of the No. 16 seed Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles in the first round of the tourney.
Following the win over the Golden Eagles, Fulwiley was asked about her thoughts on Curry’s move.
“It’s a blessing, man,” Fulwiley told Jared Parker of WACH FOX 57. “When I seen it, I couldn’t really say nothing, but I almost cried, honestly.”
Fulwiley, who scored 15 points on an efficient 6-for-8 shooting from the floor against Tennessee Tech, also shared how appreciative she is of the attention she’s getting.
“You know, just seeing how I grew up and where I come from, nobody from where I come from, that would ever happen to them,” she said. “So, I’m just proud of myself… just keep going, trusting the process and just locking in because other great people will be on notice, like Steph, and I’m just blessed, honestly. I mean, I seen it, I couldn’t believe it. I’m just proud of myself.”
Meanwhile, Joyce Edwards led the Gamecocks in scoring versus the Golden Eagles, pacing her team with 22 points on 9-for-12 shooting from the field.
South Carolina got nearly everything it wanted opposite Tennessee Tech, as Dawn Staley’s squad posted a 67.2 field goal percentage and outscored the Golden Eagles in the paint by 38 points.
South Carolina, which is the defending NCAA Tournament champion, will look to go deeper in the tournament, as the Gamecocks are scheduled to lock horns with the No. 9 seed Indiana Hoosiers in the second round this Saturday.
