“Might as well dunk that thing”: Fans join Raven Johnson, Kateri Poole and more to hype MiLaysia Fulwiley's snaps from win vs Texas
After the No. 2 South Carolina Gamecocks defeated the No. 5 Texas Longhorns (67-50) on Saturday for its 67th consecutive home win, MiLaysia Fulwiley showered fans with a few snaps from the weekend. The Instagram post included photos from practice, the game and the sidelines.
Teammates Bree Hall, Sania Feagin and Raven Johnson hyped up the guard with emoji reactions in the comments:
"❤️❤️😈," Johnson wrote.
"🔥🔥🔥," Feagin commented.
"❤️❤️❤️," Hall wrote.
Te-Hina Paopao, Curry Brand, Track & Field's Cheyla Scott and Houston's Kateri Poole also commented.
As one of the photos showcased Fulwiley's reach on layups, fans rushed to share their thoughts and reactions, with one fan urging the guard to throw it down.
"Really waiting on that day for you to dunk that thing!! ITS COMING!!," a fan wrote.
"Might as well dunk that thang!," another fan commented.
"Really be looking like you gone bang it," another fan wrote.
More fans joined in to support MiLaysia Fulwiley:
"Keep hard Lay!!! You have our support!!," a fan commented.
"Tuffest player in Women’s college basketball right now," another fan wrote.
"Stay course Lay!! Whole Sc behind u!," another fan commented.
Dawn Staley praised MiLaysia Fulwiley's defense against Texas
MiLaysia Fulwiley finished with eight points, four rebounds and three steals while making 40.0% of her shots against Texas. It was her lowest-scoring game of 2025. Nevertheless, South Carolina coach Dawn Staley commended the sophomore for her contributions on the other end of the floor.
"When Lay’s locked in, she impacts it on both sides of the basketball," Staley said postgame via On3.com.
"I think, I would like for her to really understand her power from a defensive standpoint. So, we’re always encouraging her...I think she’s finally understanding her power on both sides of the basketball and I hope she’s consistently getting the stat," she added.
Fulwiley's defensive acumen is pivotal for South Carolina's continued success, especially after the Gamecocks lost Ashlyn Watkins due to a season-ending ACL while playing Mississippi State on Jan. 5.
The Gamecocks are currently in the toughest five-game bracket of their season. They will now face the No. 19 Alabama Crimson Tide next on Thursday before heading back home to host the No. 13 Oklahoma Sooners and No. 5 LSU Tigers. They then travel to face the No. 15 Tennessee Volunteers, making for five ranked contests in 16 days.