MiLaysia Fulwiley and Ja'Maeesia Ford are regarded as a power couple in South Carolina athletics program. While Fulwiley is making waves at the Gamecocks women's basketball program, Ford is a powerhouse in athletics.
The couple began dating in 2023 and have been inseparable since. They have also shared glimpses of their relationships on social media, with their photos melting the hearts of loyal fans.
Here are the top five photos that served as couple goals for the Gamecocks athletes' fans.
MiLaysia Fulwiley shares "Freshman of the Year couple" photos with girlfriend
Both Fulwiley and Ford won the Freshman of the Year during the 2023-24 season. Fulwiley helped South Carolina win the SEC tournament and the NCAA Tournament in 2024. She was also named SEC All-Freshman Team and SEC tournament MVP. Ford, on the other hand, became the NCAA 200 meters indoor champion.
The couple's performances throughout the season earned them the prestigious freshman awards in South Carolina, as announced by the Women's Hoops Network on X. Fans did not just congratulate the Gamecocks stars, they also showed admiration on the photo shared alongside the announcement.
The Gamecocks basketball star looked cool in a black suit and red tie while her girlfriend stunned in a feathered black gown. Fans could not help sharing how cute they looked together.
MiLaysia Fulwiley shares photo with Ja'Meesia Ford after South Carolina defeat LSU
Fulwiley made a sweet post where she shared a series of snaps with Ford following the Gamecocks game against the LSU Tigers on Jan. 24. South Carolina had handed LSU their first loss of the season with a final score of 66-56. To celebrate the win, Fulwiley shared those photos, which showed her on the court with Ford, who sported a customized black jacket that had Fulwiley's name and jersey number on the back.
MiLaysia Fulwiley's "tuff crowd" photo with Ja'Meesia Ford
Couple goals also involve posing together in matching outfits and Fulwiley and her girlfriend did not disappoint. The Gamecocks guard shared snaps of herself and Ford posing in streetwear brand, Tuff Crowd t-shirts and matching joggers. They also completed their look with matching white sneakers.
MiLaysia Fulwiley's "feeling cocky" snap with Ja'Meesia Ford
This was Fulwiley's first post with Ford on Instagram. The photos featured the couple posing playfully together inside an empty Colonial Life Arena on April 18, 2024. Fans adored the photos, with many already calling them a championship couple.
MiLaysia Fulwiley's BTS photo with Ja'Meesia Ford
MiLaysia Fulwiley shared behind-the-scenes photos of 2024 on Instagram. The photos began with her posing with Ja'Meesia Ford at a game, which got fans excited.
Both Fulwiley and Ford are not generally known for many public displays of affection. But when they do, fans are ready to shower them with love.
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