History
The first Gamecocks women's basketball team to compete at an intercollegiate level dates back to 1923 when they were called the Pullets. The first varsity team, known as the Carolina Chicks, took to the court in January 1974 under the guidance of Pam Backhaus. The inaugural team compiled a record of 15-7 and were the South Carolina AIAW Champions. In 1977, with Pam Parsons as the head coach the women's basketball team, they changed their nickname to the Lady Gamecocks and made post-season trips every year with her at the helm. However, Parsons was forced to resign when Sports Illustrated published a story, Stormy Weather at South Carolina, that accused Parson of having a sexual relationship with one of her players. The program enjoyed its greatest run of success when it joined the Metro Conference in 1983. During its eight seasons in the league, the Lady Gamecocks won the regular season championship five times and the conference tournament three times. Head Coach Susan Walvius resigned on April 14, 2008 and Dawn Staley was named the new head coach of the Lady Gamecocks on May 7.
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