2012 Paradise Jam
South Carolina traveled to St. Thomas for the Paradise Jam Tournament over the extended Thanksgiving weekend.
South Carolina won their first game against Hampton 45–34, and their second against Florida Gulf Coast 65–46, setting up the deciding game between the Gamecocks and DePaul, who also went 2–0 in the first two rounds. DePaul's Anna Martin was unable to play due to a knee injury. Although the Blue Demons held a slim 28–25 lead early in the second half, South Carolina responded with a 19–4 run to put the game out of reach. South Carolina went on to win the game 55–46, and the Reef Division championship. South Carolina's Aleighsa Welch was named the Reef Division Tournament MVP
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