MiLaysia Fulwiley defending Hailey Van Lith during the Sunday showcase against TCU. – Source: MiLaysia Fulwiley, Getty Images

In Sunday’s Dec. 11 matchup between the South Carolina Gamecocks (9-0) and the TCU Horned Frogs (8-1), the former is showcasing why they’re defending champions. Despite looking like they could challenge the Gamecocks after their 9-0 start that includes a win over Notre Dame, TCU is shooting poorly from the field as of writing, with just 31.6% overall and 21.4% from the 3-point arc.

South Carolina guard MiLaysia Fulwiley has locked up the Horned Frogs with her pesky on-ball defense, as she already has three steals while limiting TCU star Hailey Van Lith to just 13 points on 5-for-13 shooting with five turnovers.

The Gamecocks faithful rejoiced on social media:

“Milaysia Fulwiley got Hailey Vanlith in cuffs. Word to South Carolina,” one user wrote.

“MILAYSIA FULWILEY PLUCKED THE HELL OUTTA THAT WOMAN,” another fan exclaimed.

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“South Carolina’s MiLaysia Fulwiley picks HVL’s pocket and hits a fast break lay up. SC is the defending champs for a reason,” another explained.

“MiLaysia Fulwiley. Just such a dynamic player who hasn’t even really reached peak form yet, and she’s so good,” a journalist posted.”

“TCU getting cooked and Milaysia Fulwiley balling out absolutely,” one fan shared.