Is MiLaysia Fulwiley playing? Exploring South Carolina star's availability vs Missouri (Jan 2)

MiLaysia Fulwiley has a healthy status going into tonight's matchup against the Missouri Tigers. She has no injuries listed and has played in all 13 of No. 2 South Carolina's games this season. The confirmation of her taking part in the contest will be known before the 7 p.m. ET tip-off.

Fulwiley has been a solid spark plug off the bench in her two seasons with the Gamecocks. Going into conference play for her sophomore campaign, she will look to have her impact grow in the team's offense.

How MiLaysia Fulwiley has played this season

MiLaysia Fulwiley may not be the top scorer for the Gamecocks, but her production is still making a significant difference in the team's success this season.

In 13 games, Fulwiley is averaging 10.1 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per contest. She is shooting 41.6% from the field, including 27.3% from beyond the arc.

She has been a reliable scorer off the bench, reaching double-digits six times. She had a 20-point performance against TCU on Dec. 8. Against Wofford on Sunday, she finished with 11 points on 4-of-8 shooting from the field.

This has helped South Carolina finish 2024 with a 12-1 record, including an active seven-game winning streak. They are putting up 81.5 points on 46.4% shooting overall and 34.9% from beyond the arc, blowing out opponents by a winning margin of 26.9 points per game.

Their rebounding and defense are worth noting. They grab 43.8 rebounds, 11.5 more than their opponents and make 16.6 stocks (steals and blocks) in contrast to just 9.1 from opposing squads.

They take on a Missouri squad that is 11-4 on the season, having defended their homecourt well with a 9-2 showing. They have a solid defense that only gives up 57.9 points on shooting splits of 38% from the field and 28.9% from downtown. Highlighting their offense is Grace Slaughter, averaging 14.7 ppg and 3.7 rpg.

After this game, MiLaysia Fulwiley and the Gamecocks will face Mississippi State at Humphrey Coliseum on Sunday at 2 p.m. ET.