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Women's March Madness: South Carolina's Dominance Isn't
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March Madness: South Carolina coach Dawn Staley defends her players again
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Dawn Staley builds her ultimate Gamecock Dream player
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Dawn Staley's No. 1 Gamecocks ride another nasty defense into NCAA Tournament, South Carolina
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Gamecocks coach Dawn Staley pushes back at style of play critics following loss to Iowa: 'We're not thugs
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No. 1 South Carolina leaning on its defense in NCAA tourney - The Sumter Item
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South Carolina defeats Maryland to reach third straight women's Final Four - The Athletic
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South Carolina Gets Back in Championship Game With a Win Over Louisville - The New York Times
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South Carolina opens defense of national title with lopsided victory over Norfolk State - The Boston Globe
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Dawn Staley defends team after Geno Auriemma comments