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Former Gamecock Gene Cone eager to start pro career in home town

[gtxvideo vid='4OMIovRk' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/4OMIovRk.jpg' vtitle='Cone eager to start pro career and save money living at home'] The Columbia Fireflies begin year two Thursday night, hosting the Augusta GreenJackets, but Tim Tebow isn't the only Firefly making his pro debut. Former Gamecock…

#11 Gamecocks Begin Series With Vanderbilt On Thursday

Dates: Thursday April 6/Friday April 7/Saturday April 8 First Pitch: 7 p.m./7 p.m./Noon Location: Columbia, S.C. Stadium: Founders Park Television/Video: Thursday – SEC Network; Friday – ESPNU; Saturday – ESPN2 (Tom Hart and Kyle Peterson) Radio: 107.5 The Game &…

#26 Coastal and The Citadel Postponed Wednesday

CONWAY (USC SID) – Due to inclement weather in the forecast for Wednesday in Charleston, the baseball game between #26 Coastal Carolina and The Citadel has been postponed. The teams have rescheduled the contest for April 25 (Tuesday) and first…

Columbia to Honor National Champion Gamecocks with Parade

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – Columbia Major Steve Benjamin and the City of Columbia plan to commemorate South Carolina’s NCAA Women’s Basketball National Championship with a parade on Sun., April 9, at 3 p.m. on Main Street. “These incredible young ladies…

Augusta National shuts down again because of stormy weather

AUGUSTA, Georgia (AP) — With severe storms bearing down on Augusta National, the club has been shut down for the second time this week. Masters officials suspended play at 1:25 p.m. EDT Wednesday, cutting short the final afternoon of practice…

Frank Martin Named Jim Phelan National Coach Of The Year

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) - After leading his team to a school record 26 wins and its first ever Final Four in 2017, South Carolina head men's basketball coach Frank Martin has been named the Jim Phelan National Coach of the Year. The Jim…

(11) Gamecocks Top Furman, 6-1 Tuesday

[gtxvideo vid='2tX5CglQ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/2tX5CglQ.jpg' vtitle='(11) Gamecocks Top Furman, 6-1 Tuesday'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – Sophomore infielder LT Tolbert went 2-for-4 with three RBI and freshman right-hander Cody Morris allowed just one run in five innings of work as sixth ranked…

Irmo’s Johnson Enters Masters as Green Jacket Favorite

[gtxvideo vid='S4HZ9C2B' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/S4HZ9C2B.jpg' vtitle='Irmo's Johnson Enters Masters as Green Jacket Favorite'] Golf's greatest prize is at stake this weekend when the world's best go to it's most famous arena, Augusta National Golf Club. As The Masters' field gathers for their…

#4 Clemson Blanks Georgia, 4-0 Tuesday

ATHENS, GA. (CAC) - Tyler Jackson pitched 7.2 scoreless innings and Chris Williams hit a two-run homer in the first inning to lead No. 4 Clemson to a 4-0 victory over Georgia at Foley Field on Tuesday night. The two teams…

Gray and Davis Declare, Coates Invited to WNBA Draft

[gtxvideo vid='PdXiBtmw' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/PdXiBtmw.jpg' vtitle='Gray and Davis Declare, Coates Invited to WNBA Draft'] When the Gamecocks take the floor to defend their National Championship next season, they'll be without three of their biggest contributors from 2016-17. Guards Allisha Davis and Kaela…

USC’S Dawn Staley Still Living the Dream

[gtxvideo vid='A7tWKtxx' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/A7tWKtxx.jpg' vtitle='USC'S Dawn Staley Still Living the Dream'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Fresh off her win as the Head Coach of the University of South Carolina Women's Basketball National Champions, Dawn Staley says she's just trying to get back…

Gamecocks Claim Top Spot In Final USA Today Coaches Poll

COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina women’s basketball continued to make history this week after earning the No. 1 ranking in the final USA Today Top 25 Coaches Poll of the 2016-17 season. The top spot marks the highest finish ever…

CCU's Cunningham Named NCBWA Pitcher of the Week

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (USC SID) - The National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) released its National Player of the Week awards for the period ending April 1, today. BYU sophomore outfielder Keaton Kringlen was named National Hitter of the Week, while…

Benedict's Morris, Hawkins Named All-Americans

FUQUAY-VARINA, N.C. - With the college basketball season officially over, BOXTOROW has released its annual Division II All-America teams, and Benedict College's Quayshun Hawkins and Brandon Morris have been named to the All-America First Team. Hawkins led the Tigers in…

South Carolina Hosts Furman On Tuesday Night

COLUMBIA, S.C. -- South Carolina (19-8) begins a four-game homestand on Tuesday night hosting Furman (11-15) at Founders Park. First pitch is 7 p.m. with the game available on SEC Network Plus as well as the Gamecock IMG Network including…

USC's Figger Named New Austin Peay Head Coach

Gamecocks associate head coach and recruiting coordinator Matt Figger will be officially introduced as the new head coach at Austin Peay State University on Thursday. The Governors new leader had spent the past 10 years working on the same staff…

Officially “Tebow Time” with the Fireflies

[gtxvideo vid='URXqD08J' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/URXqD08J.jpg' vtitle='Officially "Tebow Time" with the Fireflies'] This Thursday, Tim Tebow returns to professional athletics in a brand new sport. The former two-time National Champion and Heisman-winning quarterback will make his baseball debut on Friday, starting in left…

USC Celebrates “A Dream Come True”, Winning NCAA Title

[gtxvideo vid='FpH7mchL' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/FpH7mchL.jpg' vtitle='USC Celebrates "A Dream Come True", Winning NCAA Title'] For the first time in Gamecock Basketball history, the University of South Carolina is National Champions. Dawn Staley's team beat SEC rival Mississippi State for the third-straight time…

National Champs! Gamecocks beat Miss St for 1st Hoops Title

DALLAS (AP) -- South Carolina has spoiled the miracle for Mississippi State. A'ja Wilson and Allisha Gray both had double-doubles and the Gamecocks beat the Bulldogs 67-55 to win the NCAA women's championship in an all-Southeastern Conference matchup of first-time…

Gamecocks Battle for Women's National Title Sunday

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) -- In its NCAA Championship Game debut, No. 3/4 South Carolina faces familiar foe No. 7/7 Mississippi State for the title on Sun., April 2, at 6 p.m. ET at American Airlines Center in Dallas. The…

Bentley, Edwards, Williams Shine in Garnet and Black Game

Will Muschamp and the Gamecocks closed out their spring season Saturday, hosting their Garnet and Black exhibition at Williams-Brice Stadium. With a crowd that includes the top commit of USC's 2017 recruiting class, DB Jamyest Williams,…

Carolina’s Seniors Close their Careers at Final Four

[gtxvideo vid='RdssJ1ig' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/RdssJ1ig.jpg' vtitle='Carolina's Seniors Close their Careers at Final Four'] GLENDALE, Ariz. (WOLO) -- Duane Notice, Justin McKie, and Sindarius Thornwell have played their final game wearing "Carolina" across their jersey. The three Gamecocks seniors committed to come to…

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