Gamecocks

Gamecocks Announce New 2016 Football Group Ticket Initiatives

COLUMBIA, S.C. -- The Gamecocks are happy to announce a brand new incentive program to enhance our football group ticket packages. For the first time, group leaders and their attendees can now earn incentives depending on how many tickets they…

Chatkevicius To Play With Dallas Mavericks In NBA Summer League

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) -- Former South Carolina men’s basketball player Laimonas Chatkevicius will play with the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks in the Orlando Summer League, the organization announced on Wednesday. Chatkevicius, a four-year letterwinner with the Gamecocks, averaged career highs…

Barksdale Continues Strong Run at U.S. Olympic Trials

OMAHA, Neb. (USC SID) — The 2016 U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials continued on Tuesday, with rising sophomore Emma Barksdale once again stealing the show for the Gamecocks. Barksdale was in the pool for the women’s 200 IM and finished the prelims session in…

Dawn Staley Releases Statement on Pat Summitt

COLUMBIA, S.C. -- South Carolina women’s basketball head coach Dawn Staley released the following statement on the passing of Pat Summitt: “I’m deeply saddened by what has happened to Pat Summitt. I’ve been a fan of hers and the way…

Former Gamecock Pitcher Vogel Signs Contract with Rays

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Former Gamecock pitcher Matthew Vogel has signed a deal with the Tampa Bay Rays organization. He announced the signing on twitter Monday afternoon. It's officially official, I am a…

Gamecocks Continue U.S. Olympic Trials

OMAHA, Neb. (USC SID) -- Four more Gamecocks were in action on Monday as the 2016 U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials continued at CenturyLink Center. Current student-athletes Jonathan Boland, Kersten Dirrane and Taylor Worrell made their Trials debuts, while alumnus Michael Flach swam the first of his three races…

Former Gamecock QB Connor Mitch Transferring to James Madison

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Former Carolina quarterback Connor Mitch announced via twitter Monday his plans to transfer to James Madison. Mitch decided to transfer back in May after missing most of the 2015 season due to a separated shoulder. "I…

Webb Earns Freshman All-America Honors From Baseball America

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Freshman right-hander Braden Webb has earned first-team Freshman All-America honors from Baseball America.  Webb, who was selected in the 3rd round of the 2016 MLB Draft as the 82nd overall selection by the Milwaukee Brewers, finished the…

Barksdale Shines as Gamecocks Finish First Day at U.S. Olympic Trials

OMAHA, Neb. (USC SID) — Five Gamecocks were in action as the University of South Carolina opened their journey at the 2016 U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials on Sunday at CenturyLink Center. Emma Barksdale, Cody Bekemeyer, Jeremiah Bohon, Paige Maynard and Kevin Swander competed on the biggest stage in…

Gamecocks Head to Omaha for U.S. Olympic Trials

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) -- The University of South Carolina will send 11 current and former Gamecock swimmers to the 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials, which run June 26 – July 3, 2016 at the CenturyLink Center in Omaha, Neb. The…

Howard Replaces Former Gamecock Guzan in Goal for USA

United States' Kyle Beckerman, center, kicks the ball as goalie Tim Howard, left, and Matt Besler, right, look on during practice at the Copa America Centenario soccer tournament Thursday, June 23, 2016, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP…

Gamecock Golf Hires New Assistant Coach

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) -- The University of South Carolina and head men’s golf coach Bill McDonald are proud to announce that Jake Amos has been hired as the associate head coach of the Gamecock men’s golf program. Amos joins the Carolina family after a…

NeSmith Adds Another All-American Honor

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) -- South Carolina’s Matt NeSmith has been named a Golfweek Second-Team All-American, the publication announced. The All-America honor is the second of the season for NeSmith, who was also a PING First-Team selection. NeSmith has continued to add to his…

Dambaugh Adds Another All-American Honor

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) -- South Carolina women’s golfers Katelyn Dambaugh and Sarah Schmelzel were honored as 2015-16 Golfweek All-Americans, the publication announced. Dambaugh grabbed First-Team laurels, while Schmelzel was recognized as an Honorable Mention selection.   Dambaugh, a 2016…

Starke Gets All-American Honorable Mention

FORMBY, England (USC SID) -- University of South Carolina Men’s Golf graduated senior Will Starke was selected as a 2015-16 PING Honorable Mention All-American, the Golf Coaches Association of America announced on Thursday. For Starke, it is the second career…

Crowe Continues Comeback With Blowfish

LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (Blowfish) -- The game was tied when Derek Olenchuk (Newberry) came on to pinch hit for Mason Dodd (Lander) to lead off the bottom of the seventh inning. A pitch later and the game was untied. Olencchuk…

NeSmith Named To All-Nicklaus Team

FORMBY, England (USC SID) -- University of South Carolina Men’s Golf graduated senior Matt NeSmith was awarded a position on the 2016 All-Nicklaus Team presented by Barbasol, the Golf Coaches Association of America announced today. NeSmith received the honor by earning a spot…

Richardson To Speak At Faith And Family Night

COLUMBIA, S.C. (Fireflies) -- Seven-time Major League Baseball All-Star and South Carolina native Bobby Richardson will speak at Faith and Family Night at Spirit Communications Park on Sunday, June 26, before the Fireflies host the Augusta GreenJackets (San Francisco Giants).…

Schrock Named SAL All-Star Game MVP

Former Gamecock 2nd baseman Max Schrock went 2-3 with 2 RBI and earned MVP honors at the South Atlantic League All-Star game in Lexington, Kentucky Tuesday night.  Schrock's North team knocked off the South division team 2-1.  The Hagerstown Suns…

Messi, Argentina Roll Over USA 4-0

HOUSTON (AP) -- Lionel Messi was too much for the United States to contain, as Argentina beat Jurgen Klinsmann's team 4-0 to reach the Copa America final. The five-time world player of the year set up Ezequiel Lavezzi's opening goal…

D'Angelo Makes Canadian Olympic Team

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) -- Former South Carolina goalkeeper Sabrina D’Angelo (2011-14) will represent Canada at the 2016 Summer Olympics after being named to its 18-player roster by Canadian women’s soccer coach John Herdman on Monday.   D’Angelo is one of…

Meet The Team

On Twitter

Facebook

What's On

Categories: Sports, USC Gamecocks