Raven Johnson's Career High Leads Gamecocks to SEC Final

0:00On March 8th, South Carolina's Raven Johnson stepped up big time in the SEC tournament semi-finals, leading the game cocks to an 83-2, 77 win over LSU. She dropped 22 points, her new career high, along with 8 assists and three rebounds, pushing her team into a seven-straight championship, game appearance. Johnson has been unbeatable against LSU during her time with South Carolina, and this game marked her latest strong showing. Her previous career high of 19 points came just last month in a road win over the Tigers in Baden Rouge. Coaches and teammates praised her all-around play from smart shooting to elite defense. LSU's Kim Moki called her a true leader who elevates everyone, while Gamecocks coach Don Staley credited Johnson's summer grind for turning things, around after a tough junior year. That season, Johnson averaged under five points and shot poorly from the field, but she hit the gym hard. Now the fifth year senior boasts career best at 10.3 points per game,

1:02and over 50% shooting, including a hot hand from, three-point range where she's making over 40%. With performances like this becoming routine, South Carolina eyes its 10th SEC tournament title on Sunday, thanks to Johnson's resurgence in winning. Mentality.