Raven Johnson stats tonight - How did South Carolina star fare vs Coppin State? (Nov 14)
Raven Johnson failed to score a single point in South Carolina's 92-60 win over Coppin State in their home opener on Thursday at Colonial Life Arena.
However, the 5-foot-8 junior guard picked up four rebounds, two assists and one steal in 15 minutes of action for the Gamecocks, who grabbed their third straight win in the 2024-25 college basketball season and 41st consecutive overall dating back to last season.
South Carolina coach Dawn Staley gave Raven Johnson the starting nod along with Te-Hina Paopao, Bree Hall, Sania Feagin and Chloe Kitts. She tried to get her game going, early in the first quarter, attempting a jumper but clanked the ring.
Johnson missed another jumper at 7:44, but grabbed an offensive rebound and subsequently missed a follow-up. The 2023 SEC All-Freshman Team Member focused on her defense late in the first period and she would grab two consecutive rebounds at the five-minute mark of the quarter.
She checked in the second quarter and grabbed a defensive rebound off a Coppin State miss with 4:44 left in the second frame. It led to a layup by Sania Feagin off a dish from Te-Hina Paopao, giving the Gamecocks a 33-20 lead.
Johnson then stole the ball from Khya Jenkins and passed to Joyce Edwards for an assist, giving South Carolina a 35-22 advantage with 3:08 left in the first half. The junior guard set up Bree Hall for a 3-pointer, putting the Gamecocks ahead 40-22.
Raven Johnson would start the third quarter but was subbed out at the 8:10 mark, in favor of MiLaysia Fulwiley. She sat out the following minutes as the game was already out of reach.
Here's Raven Johnson's final stats for the game:
Gamecocks vs Eagles game recap: MiLaysia Fulwiley, Chloe Kitts deliver to lead South Carolina past Coppin State
MiLaysia Fulwiley sizzled for 23 points, on 9-of-13 shooting, and Chloe Kitts produced a double-double of 19 points and 10 rebounds to lift South Carolina to a 92-60 win over Coppin State.
Fulwiley made 9-of-13 shots, including 4-of-7 from 3-pointers, in an efficient night off the bench while Kitts connected on 8-of-10 attempts and had eight defensive boards.
Te-Hina Paopao posted 13 points while freshman Joyce Edwards and Maryam Dauda added 10 apiece for the Gamecocks, who improved to 3-0. South Carolina made 51.3% of their shots, including 46% from the 3-point line.
The Dawn Staley-coached squad topped the rebounds (51-23), assists (21-13), steals (5-3) and blocks (4-0) departments. South Carolina will host East Carolina on Sunday afternoon, aiming to remain unbeaten this season.