South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley celebrated Raven Johnson’s “champion” spirit after the guard played through illness to help the Gamecocks secure a 76-57 victory over Alabama. Staley highlighted Johnson’s resilience and her invaluable presence on the court, despite the sickness limiting her to just 19 minutes.

Johnson’s leadership and impact beyond statistics were praised, as the team looks forward to her full recovery for the upcoming game against Ole Miss.