South Carolina Faces Key Games Without Star Player Cardoso

Kamilla Cardoso to miss matches against Missouri and UConn for Olympic qualifiers, challenging the team's depth.

No. 1 South Carolina will be without Kamilla Cardoso, their top scorer and rebounder, for the next two games due to her participation in the Olympic qualifying event with the Brazilian national team.
Cardoso's absence will be felt in upcoming games against Missouri and No. 11 UConn, as she averages 13.7 points and 10 rebounds per game.
The Brazilian national team faces a challenging pool in the Olympic qualifiers, including Germany, Serbia, and Australia, with the top three teams advancing to the Paris Games.
In her last game before departure, Cardoso led South Carolina to a victory over Ole Miss, scoring 13 of her 17 points in the second half.
South Carolina's depth will be tested as forwards Ashlyn Watkins, Chloe Kitts, and Sania Feagin are expected to fill the void left by Cardoso's absence.