Boston awarded Ann Meyers Drysdale honors from USBWA
The United States Basketball Writers Association (USBWA) awarded its annual player of the year honor - the Ann Meyers Drysdale Award - to South Carolina's Aliyah Boston on Friday afternoon.
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Final Four coaches feel transfer portal is “out of control”
Jeff Walz has had a lot of success getting players to transfer to Louisville over the last few years, including three starters on his Final Four team this season.
Staley wary equity strides for women’s tourney will continue
Putting women on the same level with men when it comes to swag bags and logos is a starting point, and for Dawn Staley that’s all it is.
Boston and Staley Collect National Honors from AP and WBCA
Boston is the second Gamecock in program history to win the Wade Trophy and earn AP Player of the Year laurels; she received 23 votes from the AP's 30-member national media panel.
Great Expectations: Gamecock women not feeling the pressure of Final Four
There's a great deal of pressure that comes from being the wire-to-wire No. 1 team in the country. That pressure is nothing new to these Gamecocks.
Overlooked Louisville seeks 1st title, as SC awaits in semis
This is Louisville’s fourth trip to the national semifinals in 15 seasons under coach Jeff Walz, a feat that has ensured every four-player in the program under his direction has had the opportunity to experience the Final Four.
South Carolina’s Aliyah Boston wins AP player of the year
Boston received 23 votes from the 30-member national media panel that votes weekly for the AP Top 25. Iowa’s Caitlin Clark received six votes and Baylor’s NaLyssa Smith got one.
Emmert claims progress in women’s NCAAs, not close on pay
A year after glaring inequities were revealed at the women’s NCAA Tournament and less than two weeks after sharp criticism from Congress, NCAA President Mark Emmert declared Wednesday that he was happy with the institution’s progress.
Naismith sweep among national honors for Boston, Staley
For the first time since expanding to three awards in 2018, one women's basketball team has swept all three Naismith awards, the Atlanta Tipoff Club announced at a press conference on Wednesday.
South Carolina, Louisville, UConn, Stanford headed to women’s Final Four
There will be plenty of familiar faces at the women’s Final Four with Stanford, South Carolina, Louisville and UConn heading to Minneapolis.
Cardinal Newman's Ashlyn Watkins becomes third girl to win Powerade Jam Fest dunk contest
South Carolina commit Ashlyn Watkins puts on a show at the Powerade Jam Fest to join Candace Parker and Fran Belibi as the only girls to win the dunk contest.
Gamecock freshman enters transfer portal
One of Carolina's most promising young stars is entering his name into the transfer portal, two weeks after the firing of Frank Martin.
No. 1 South Carolina women beat Creighton, reach Final Four
Aliyah Boston scored 19 points and led top-seeded South Carolina to its second straight Final Four with an 80-50 victory over Creighton on Sunday night, ending the 10th-seeded Bluejays’ surprise run through the NCAA Tournament.
Wimmer's Power, Palmetto State Arms Lifts Baseball to Series Win over Vanderbilt
Braylen Wimmer was a perfect 3-for-3 at the plate with five RBI and three runs scored while Brandt Belk and Kevin Madden added two hits apiece in the win.
Creighton vs. Goliath: Surprise Jays face No. 1 Gamecocks
South Carolina, led by the 6-foot-5 Boston, has answered every challenge this season. The Gamecocks (32-2) have gone 12-0 against ranked opponents this year after defeating No. 17 North Carolina 69-61 in Greensboro Friday night.
Sanders' gem, early runs keys Gamecocks to win over No. 4 Vanderbilt
The Gamecock baseball team jumped out with seven runs in the first two innings and Will Sanders struck out 11 in seven innings of work in an 8-2 win over No. 4 Vanderbilt Friday night.
Boston, South Carolina top North Carolina 69-61 in Sweet 16
Aliyah Boston had 28 points and 22 rebounds, and top-seeded South Carolina moved on to the Elite Eight with a 69-61 victory over North Carolina on Friday night in the NCAA Tournament.
UMass hires Frank Martin as new basketball coach
UMass has found a new leader for its basketball program, hiring Frank Martin as its coach Friday.
South Carolina raises prices for women’s hoops games
It’s going to cost fans more to watch South Carolina coach Dawn Staley and her powerhouse Gamecocks next season.
Browns QB Deshaun Watson denies sexual assault allegations
Deshaun Watson maintained his innocence and strongly denied committing any sexual misconduct despite allegations made by 22 women against the Cleveland Browns’ new starting quarterback.
Allen announces 2022 football schedule
Fourth year head coach Teddy Keaton and the Allen football team will look to build upon a strong 2021 campaign as the Yellow Jackets are slated to play 10 games in their second season as an NCAA institution during the 2022 slate.
Gamecocks' leading scorer enters transfer portal
Just one day after new Gamecock men's basketball coach Lamont Paris was introduced at South Carolina, the team's leading scorer announced his decision to enter the transfer portal.
Frank Martin finalizing UMass' offer to be head men's basketball coach
Former South Carolina men's basketball coach Frank Martin has an opportunity to coach at a new address.
Gamecocks drop series opener to No. 4 Vanderbilt
No. 4 Vanderbilt scored four runs in the fifth inning and five more in the seventh in a 10-0 win over the University of South Carolina baseball team on Thursday night
Hunter Tyson announces return for 2022-23 season
Clemson University men’s basketball senior forward Hunter Tyson (Monroe, N.C./Piedmont) has announced his commitment to return for the upcoming 2022-23 season, announced by Tyson on Thursday evening.
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