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Gamecocks baseball beats Missouri 13-4 to claim weekend series win

Apr 11, 2021 5:06 PM EDT

Brady Allen had three hits to lead the Gamecocks, while Josiah Sightler, Andrew Eyster and Colin Burgess had a pair of hits apiece.

Gamecock basketball lands transfer guard from Washington

Apr 11, 2021 4:55 PM EDT

After losing most of the depth at the guard position, South Carolina has added yet another transfer to help restock the cupboard in Columbia.

Virginia ties series with 8-4 win over Clemson

Apr 10, 2021 11:15 PM EDT

Cavalier starter Mike Vasil (5-2) earned the win, as he yielded eight hits, four runs and one walk with eight strikeouts in 6.1 innings pitched. Nick Clayton (4-1) suffered the loss in relief.

Newberry dominates Wingate 34-9, Todd Knight earns 70th career win

Apr 10, 2021 11:01 PM EDT

Dre Harris was 5-9 for 66 yards in the air and eight rushes for 90 yards, with a passing and rushing touchdown. Mario Anderson finished the game with 14 rushes for 121 yards and a touchdown, while Catriez Cook had 16 rushes for 96 yards.

Hideki Matsuyama Takes Lead Into Final Round Of Masters

A masterpiece from Hideki Matsuyama to take Masters lead

Apr 10, 2021 9:51 PM EDT

With four flawless swings and three putts late on the back nine at Augusta National, he went from part of a logjam on the leaderboard to the cusp of becoming the first Japanese player to win a major.

Gamecock Women's Soccer Drops 2-1 Decision to Clemson

Apr 10, 2021 8:59 PM EDT

Corinna Zullo scored the Gamecocks' lone goal in the first half after a through ball from fellow freshman Catherine Barry. Of the 29 goals Carolina has scored this season, 15 have come from the freshman class.

Allen's Blast, Solid Pitching Lifts Gamecock Baseball Past Missouri

Apr 10, 2021 3:51 PM EDT

Brannon Jordan picked up his fourth win on the mound, allowing just two hits and a run with eight strikeouts and four walks in five innings of work.

Gamecock baseball drops series opener to Missouri

Apr 10, 2021 11:32 AM EDT

Brady Allen had two of Carolina's five hits on the night. The loss on the mound went to Thomas Farr, who allowed four hits and three runs with nine strikeouts and five walks.

Dustin Johnson Misses Cut In 2021 Masters

Dustin Johnson’s Masters reign ends with missed cut

Apr 9, 2021 7:41 PM EDT

Johnson — the world No. 1 player and reigning Masters champion — bogeyed three of his final four holes Friday and missed the cut by two shots. He’s the 11th defending champion to miss the 36-hole cut.

Mack Anglin Pitches Tigers To 6-1 Win Over Virginia

Apr 9, 2021 6:33 PM EDT

Anglin (1-1) earned his first career win and set a career high for innings pitched while allowing just one hit, no runs and no walks with six strikeouts in 76 pitches.

Jeff Poppell Named Gamecock Head Men's and Women's Swim and Dive Coach

Apr 9, 2021 4:10 PM EDT

Poppell comes to South Carolina from the University of Florida, where he was the head women's swimming and diving coach during the last three seasons.

Gamecocks' Saturday Baseball Game Time Moved Up Due to Potential Severe Weather

Apr 9, 2021 3:30 PM EDT

Sunday's game against Missouri remains unchanged.

Board of Trustees preliminarily approves contract extension for Frank Martin

Apr 9, 2021 2:11 PM EDT

This contract extension and subsequent amendments still need to receive official approval following the board's approval.

DJ begins Masters defense with sloppy 74 in tough conditions

Apr 8, 2021 6:06 PM EDT

Dustin Johnson found conditions much more challenging Thursday than they were in November for his record-setting romp to the Masters green jacket.

Gamecocks land transfer from George Mason

Apr 7, 2021 6:15 PM EDT

Frank Martin picked up a second transfer in a week.

The color of Masters in April is missing a red shirt

Apr 7, 2021 5:42 PM EDT

From the dogwoods and their white blooms to thousands of azalea bushes bursting with purple and pink, all the April colors have returned to Augusta National except for one.

Acuña, Braves get 1st win; top Nats 7-6 to open doubleheader

Apr 7, 2021 5:37 PM EDT

Manager Brian Snitker knew Ronald Acuña Jr. and the rest of the Atlanta Braves weren’t going to keep struggling to string hits together — and struggling to win just one game.

Nike suspends sponsorship of Deshaun Watson amid allegations

Apr 7, 2021 2:26 PM EDT

Nike has suspended its endorsement contract with Deshaun Watson amid allegations of sexual assault and harassment against the Houston Texans quarterback.

Gamecock forward moving on from Gamecock basketball program

Apr 7, 2021 11:18 AM EDT

Rising redshirt senior forward Justin Minaya is leaving the Gamecock basketball program.

Woman alleges she was terrorized by assault from Texans QB

Apr 6, 2021 11:20 PM EDT

The first woman to accuse Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson of sexual assault and harassment in a lawsuit spoke publicly on Tuesday, alleging she was terrorized by her encounter with the NFL player and that he needs to be held accountable for his actions.