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Yes, it\u2019s been just three games. But it\u2019s hard not to get excited about what we\u2019ve seen from the No. 1 South Carolina Gamecocks. <\/p>\n
We\u2019re certainly not calling it a \u201crebuild.\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n Through three games, the No. 1 ranked South Carolina Gamecocks are a relentless rampage of excellence and excitement. After opening the season with a domination<\/a> of then-No. 10 Notre Dame<\/a> in Paris, South Carolina ran then-No. 14 Maryland out of Colonial Life Arena on Sunday<\/a>. Thursday night, it was an evisceration of in-state rival Clemson, 109-40<\/a>. <\/p>\n Here are three observations from South Carolina\u2019s sensational start to the 2023-24 season:<\/p>\n South Carolina\u2019s two games against ranked opponents unfolded similarly. <\/p>\n After a tightly-contested first quarter, the Gamecocks would gain some separation in the second period. Then, all of the sudden, it was off to the races, with the Gamecocks\u2019 hustling into halftime with a comfortable lead before pouring in on in the second half. Both games became absolute routs as South Carolina crossed the century mark in victories over Notre Dame and Maryland. <\/p>\n When South Carolina establishes that second-quarter advantage, it seems that head coach Dawn Staley turns up the dial on the defense. That smothering defense then turns into high-flying, highlight-worthy transition offense. And once that feedback loop gets rolling, it appears as if there\u2019s no stopping the Gamecocks. <\/p>\n
\nLook out when the Gamecocks press the gas<\/strong><\/h2>\n