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Gamecocks move up in latest AP top 25 poll

Mar 8, 2021 4:12 PM EST

Texas A&M and South Carolina rounded out the top five teams in the poll. The Gamecocks won the SEC championship on Sunday, beating Georgia.

Gamecock Softball Claims Carolina Classic Championship

Mar 7, 2021 6:24 PM EST

No. 17 South Carolina softball scored five runs in the top of the first and never looked back on its way to an 8-1 victory over North Carolina to take home the tournament championship in the Carolina Classic on Sunday at Anderson Stadium.

Gamecock Women's Soccer Dominates in Spring Season Opener

Mar 7, 2021 5:35 PM EST

Freshman forward Corinna Zullo provided the game-winning goal for the Gamecocks late in the first half and Lauren Chang and Jyllissa Harris added insurance in the second half.

No. 7 Gamecocks win SEC Tourney 67-62 over No. 16 Georgia

Mar 7, 2021 4:37 PM EST

Aliyah Boston had 27 points and 10 rebounds as No. 7 South Carolina pulled away in the third quarter to beat No. 16 Georgia 67-62 and win its second straight SEC Tournament title — and sixth in the past seven years.

Clemson falls to Notre Dame 3-2 to drop series at home

Mar 7, 2021 4:33 PM EST

Carter Putz’s two-run double broke a 1-1 tie in the sixth inning and lifted Notre Dame to a 3-2 victory over Clemson at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

Gamecock Baseball Sweeps Mercer; Wins 10th Straight to Start the Year

Mar 7, 2021 4:02 PM EST

Julian Bosnic pitched 5.2 innings of no-hit baseball with nine strikeouts, which tied a career high, and four walks. He picked up his first win of the season.

Glass near perfect in Alabama A&M’s 31-7 win over S.C. State

Mar 7, 2021 9:54 AM EST

Aqeel Glass threw for 272 yards and four touchdowns and Alabama A&M bounced South Carolina State 31-7 on Saturday in a non-conference FCS spring opener for both teams.

River Bluff upsets Dorman to capture first state championship

Mar 6, 2021 10:39 PM EST

The Gators beat the Cavs 57-45 to end Dorman's run of four straight state championships.

No. 7 S Carolina women top No. 14 Tennessee, reach SEC final

Mar 6, 2021 9:38 PM EST

The defending champion Gamecocks (21-4) will seek their sixth tournament crown since 2015 on Sunday against No. 16 Georgia, which beat top-seeded and No. 2 Texas A&M 74-68 in the other semifinal.

Gamecock baseball shuts out Mercer to clinch series win

Mar 6, 2021 8:02 PM EST

Starting pitcher Brannon Jordan struck out a career-high 11 batters in his five innings. He allowed just one hit and walked three.

Clemson men's basketball beats Pitt on Senior Day

Mar 6, 2021 5:00 PM EST

Clemson’s 10-6 record in conference play marks the Tigers’ best ACC winning percentage since the 2007-08 season.

Gamecock Men Fall in Regular Season Finale at Kentucky, 92-64

Mar 6, 2021 4:45 PM EST

Keyshawn Bryant scored 16 points and Jalyn McCreary 14 points for the Gamecocks (6-14, 4-12), who haven't won at Rupp Arena since 2009.

WATCH: Keenan girls top Bishop England for second-straight state championship

Mar 5, 2021 11:37 PM EST

MiLaysia Fulwiley put in 29 points to help Keenan top Bishop England, 62-55 Friday afternoon for the 3A state championship. The win gives the Raiders back-to-back state titles.

Tigers fall to Yellow Jackets in nail-biter

Mar 5, 2021 11:13 PM EST

A 3-pointer from Weronika Hipp was off the mark as the final buzzer sounded, and Clemson came up short to Georgia Tech in the quarterfinals of the ACC Tournament on Friday.

No. 7 Gamecocks hold off Alabama 75-63 at SEC Tournament

Mar 5, 2021 9:20 PM EST

Zia Cooke knows things have changed for South Carolina. She and her teammates took the first step at changing them back at the SEC Tournament.

(14) Gamecock baseball stays perfect with 5-1 win over Mercer Friday

Mar 5, 2021 8:18 PM EST

The Gamecock baseball team opened its three-game series with Mercer with a 5-1 win Friday night at Founders Park.

Clemson tops Notre Dame in ACC baseball opener

Mar 5, 2021 7:48 PM EST

Freshmen Max Wagner and Caden Grice both hit home runs in a seven-run fifth inning, and Bryce Teodosio and Jonathan French added long balls in Clemson's 13-7 victory over Notre Dame at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Friday afternoon.

Trevor Lawrence happy with shoulder progress two weeks after surgery

Mar 5, 2021 11:50 AM EST

Trevor Lawrence, the former star Clemson quarterback and projected No. 1 overall pick in this year's NFL draft, says rehab from surgery last month on his left (non-throwing) shoulder is going better than he expected.

Elliott drops 25 as Clemson upends Notre Dame

Mar 5, 2021 11:47 AM EST

With their third straight triumph over Notre Dame, Clemson came from behind and won a thriller in its ACC Tournament opener at Greensboro Coliseum on Thursday.

SCHSL postponed 5A girls basketball championship, citing COVID

Mar 4, 2021 2:22 PM EST

The South Carolina High School League announced on Thursday that the AAAAA Girls'State Basketball Championship between Clover High School and Sumter High School has been postponed due to the COVID-19 virus.

Source: Former Gameccok Jackie Bradley Jr. to sign deal with Milwaukee Brewers

Mar 4, 2021 11:03 AM EST

Center fielder Jackie Bradley Jr. plans to sign a two-year, $24 million deal with the Milwaukee Brewers that includes an opt-out after the first year, a source familiar with the contract told ESPN.

Despite running unopposed, Alex English faces roll call vote in reelection to South Carolina's board of trustees

Mar 3, 2021 6:09 PM EST

The University of South Carolina's first African American basketball star, a former NBA veteran running unopposed with the governor's backing, would appear to be a slam dunk for election to a full term on the school's Board of Trustees.