South Carolina’s women’s basketball team is currently in the midst of an intense stretch. Te-Hina Paopao's team is facing five consecutive opponents ranked in the Top 25 during this stretch.

Notre Dame women's basketball star Kylee Watson and South Carolina star Te-Hina Paopao marked their deep friendship by getting matching tattoos on their arms.

CLEVELAND, OHIO - APRIL 07: Te-Hina Paopao #0 of the South Carolina Gamecocks poses with the trophy ... [+] after defeating the Iowa Hawkeyes during the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament Final ...

Te-Hina Paopao's unassuming leadership style, therefore, has been a perfect fit in Columbia. Only five Gamecocks are averaging more than 20 minutes per game, and Paopao leads the way at 25 ...

MiLaysia Fulwiley added 11 points and Te-Hina Paopao, Chloe Kitts and Raven Johnson all had 10 for the Gamecocks. Joyce Edwards scored 18 points to lead No. 2 South Carolina to its 15th straight ...

South Carolina was led by Te-Hina Paopao and Chloe Kitts on offense, who finished with 11 points each. Raven Johnson had 10 rebounds. Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox ...

South Carolina was led by Te-Hina Paopao and Chloe Kitts on offense, who finished with 11 points each. Raven Johnson had 10 rebounds. As a team, the Gamecocks finished 51% from the floor on 26-of ...