“Lost Our Competitive Spirit”: Dawn Staley Raises Concerns Despite South Carolina’s Blowout Win Over Maryland

A 31-point halftime lead evaporated in the third quarter as Maryland’s Addi Mack took over. That kind of lead should leave little reason to worry about the number-one team in the country. Yet as South Carolina beat Maryland in its season opener, head coach Dawn Staley has more to consider than simply securing the win. The Gamecocks allowed the Terrapins to turn what looked like a comfortable night into a test of being able to close clutch games.