South Carolina has leaned on Joyce Edwards throughout the season to energize their offense, and she has consistently delivered. However, her scoring has significantly dropped in the last three games, causing some concern as the team advances in the NCAA Tournament.
Edwards’ offensive struggles have been evident since the second round, as she has managed only 15 points across the past three contests. That averages out to just five points per game, a noticeable dip from her usual contributions. In the Sweet 16 matchup against Maryland, Edwards put up six points, and in the Elite Eight showdown versus Duke, she was limited to only four.
Recognizing the recent slump, South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley and her staff have taken steps to simplify the game plan for Edwards ahead of the Final Four. Their goal is to put her in more favorable positions on the court, ensuring she can regain confidence and have a greater impact against Texas.
Edwards, for her part, has embraced this adjustment, expressing a more open-minded approach heading into today’s critical matchup. With the coaching staff’s adjustments and Edwards’ renewed mindset, South Carolina hopes to see their key player return to form and help push them one step closer to a national championship.
