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Gamecocks Take Series With 5-2 Win Over Michigan State

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – Junior first baseman Matt Williams had a career day going 3-for-5 with a solo homer and two runs scored and junior right-hander Wil Crowe allowed just one run and struck out nine in 6.2 innings…

Schmidt, Stokes Strike to Spurn Spartans in Series Opener

[gtxvideo vid='53XwC2RP' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/53XwC2RP.jpg' vtitle='Schmidt, Stokes Strike to Spurn Spartans in Series Opener'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – Junior right-hander Clarke Schmidt struck out a career-high 12 batters in 7.1 innings of work and Madison Stokes belted a two-run homer as…

Staley’s Team USA Selection a Sign of USC’s Success

[gtxvideo vid='KVRDcooa' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/KVRDcooa.jpg' vtitle='Staley's Team USA Selection a Sign of USC's Success'] As Dawn Staley officially began her tenure as the head coach of the United States National Team on Friday, the Gamecocks' leader acknowledged that her appointment to the…

Gamecocks Alum Munnerlyn back with Panthers

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (ESPN) -- The Carolina Panthers continued their "homecoming'' free agency tour Friday, signing former Minnesota Vikings cornerback Captain Munnerlyn. Earlier in the day, the Panthers reached a deal with 37-year-old defensive end Julius Peppers, who spent his first…

Dawn Staley's USA Basketball Press Conference

On Friday at Williams-Brice Stadium, USA Basketball officially welcomed USC's head coach Dawn Staley to the same position with the National Team, putting the five-time Olympic gold medalist in control of the stars and stripes through…

Alabama beats South Carolina 64-53 in SEC Tournament

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Braxton Key couldn't help savoring the moment — both his homecoming and postseason were being extended. Alabama's freshman forward certainly did his part against South Carolina to make it last another day. Key had 18 points,…

Staley to Coach US Women's Olympic Hoops Team

NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. women's Olympic basketball team turned to its past to find its next coach. Dawn Staley will coach the team at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, said two people with knowledge of the decision. The people…

USC alum Swearinger Signing with Washington

The Washington Redskins have signed safety D.J. Swearinger, who played the past two years for the Arizona Cardinals and has also spent time with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Houston Texans, the team that drafted him in 2013. Grade: B-minus.…

Former Gamecock Gilmore Going to Pats

Cornerback Stephon Gilmore is staying in the AFC East, as he is expected to sign a five-year deal with the New England Patriots, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter. Defensive tackle Alan Branch, meanwhile, has agreed to return to the Patriots…

Gamecocks Alum Alshon Jeffery Signing with Eagles

Former Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery signed a one-year, $14 million contract with the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday. A source tells ESPN's Josina Anderson that Jeffery's deal is worth $14 million. He is the second high-profile receiver going to…

NCAA Tournament Ticket Booklets on Sale Thursday

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – After earning an automatic bid to the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament with Sunday’s SEC Tournament championship, South Carolina has an opportunity to host NCAA Tournament first- and second-round games at Colonial Life Arena the weekend of…

No. 10 Gamecocks Rally for an 8-6 Win Over Winthrop

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – Chris Cullen and Alex Destino each homered and seventh ranked South Carolina rallied with four runs in the bottom of the eighth inning to defeat Winthrop 8-6 on Wednesday night at Founders Park. With the…

Gamecocks Come Through in Seventh, Down Virginia Tech 4-3

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – The South Carolina Gamecocks (17-5) came through again in the seventh, coming from two down to take a 4-3 win over Virginia Tech (10-8) on Wednesday evening at Carolina Softball Stadium at Beckham Field. Down…

Bills Expected to Sign Former Gamecock Patrick DiMarco

The Buffalo Bills have agreed on a restructured contract with quarterback Tyrod Taylor, ending speculation that he wouldn't be with the team this coming season. The Bills are also expected to finalize a deal on Thursday to sign fullback Patrick…

Wilson, Coates Draw AP All-SEC Honors

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – South Carolina junior forward A’ja Wilson added more postseason laurels to her 2016-17 resume after being named the AP SEC Player of the Year Wednesday afternoon. The Hopkins, S.C., native, a unanimous selection for the honor,…

No. 10 Gamecocks Down The Citadel, 12-5

[gtxvideo vid='aDEz9Mni' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/aDEz9Mni.jpg' vtitle='No. 10 Gamecocks Down The Citadel, 12-5'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – Sophomore outfielder TJ Hopkins homered twice and sophomore catcher Chris Cullen added a homer and a career-high five RBI as well as seventh ranked South…

Thornwell, Humble As Ever, Thanks Players, Coaches and Fans

[gtxvideo vid='j5i0532R' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/j5i0532R.jpg' vtitle='Thornwell, Humble As Ever, Redirects POY Attention'] On Tuesday, Sindarius Thornwell was honored as the SEC Player of the Year, the first for a Gamecock men's basketball player. Not only is considered one of the best to…

MBB: Thornwell Unanimous Selection To AP All-SEC First Team

COLUMBIA, S.C. (SID)- University of South Carolina senior guard Sindarius Thornwell was a unanimous selection to the Associated Press All-SEC First Team, the organization announced on Tuesday afternoon. The AP honor marks the first of Thornwell's career. Thornwell has had…

Thornwell Named SEC Player Of The Year By League Coaches

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – University of South Carolina senior guard Sindarius Thornwell was named the 2017 SEC Player of the Year by the league coaches on Tuesday.  The postseason awards were announced in advance of this week’s SEC Tournament…

Gamecocks Host The Citadel Tuesday Night

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) -- South Carolina (7-5) hosts five games this week beginning on Tuesday night vs. The Citadel (3-7). First pitch at Founders Park is 7 p.m. RANKINGS The Gamecocks are ranked No. 7 by Perfect Game, No.…

USC Closer Tyler Johnson to Miss Playing Time

[gtxvideo vid='Pp7QX1YY' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Pp7QX1YY.jpg' vtitle='USC Closer Tyler Johnson to Miss Playing Time'] USC closer Tyler Johnson will miss some playing time, according to Chad Holbrook. Coach Holbrooks telling 107.5 The Game Monday that Johnson has been dealing with arm soreness in…

Sindarius Thornwell Already Has One Vote for SEC POY

[gtxvideo vid='Ke08EhfH' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Ke08EhfH.jpg' vtitle='Sindarius Thornwell Already Has One Vote for SEC POY'] On Tuesday, Sindarius Thornwell could become the first Gamecock to ever win the SEC Coaches' Player of the Year Award, but would join some elite conference company. Shaq,…

Mackenzie Boesel Earns SEC Freshman of the Week Award

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – After an outstanding week, Gamecock second baseman Mackenzie Boesel earned the Southeastern Conference’s Freshman of the Week award, the league announced today. The Yorba Linda, Calif., product posted a .550 batting average on the week,…

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