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Last Year’s March Madness Snub “Inspires” Gamecocks

GLENDALE, Ariz. (WOLO) — The heartbreak of 2016 has turned into fuel for 2017. A year after being one of the last teams left out of the NCAA Tournament, the Gamecocks have made the most of their first March Madness appearance since 2004, shocking their sport by making it to the Final Four. Sports Director Mike Gillespie is at Univeristy…

Thornwell Feeling Better, Back at USC Practice

GLENDALE, Ariz. (WOLO) — After missing Thursday’s practice due to illness, Gamecocks star guard Sindarius Thornwell stepped on the court at the Final Four for the first time Friday. Sports Director Mike Gillespie is with USC as they prep to face Gonzaga in the National Semifinal Saturday (6:09 p.m.). Hear from Thornwell and head coach Frank Martin by clicking the…

Thornwell Back from Illness, Speaks with Media Friday

Thornwell

GLENDALE, AZ — Sindaruis Thornwell talked with the media Friday. Thornwell’s availability came after his absence from Thursday’s practice due to illness. The SEC player of the year discussed his time away from the team, and how he was not going to miss Saturday’s game. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, USC Gamecocks Tags: Basketball, Final Four, Gamecocks, NCAA, SEC, South Carolina

Gamecocks Head to Auburn For Weekend Series

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — Two teams at the top of the Southeastern Conference standings meet this weekend as South Carolina (18-6, 5-1 SEC) heads to Auburn (21-6, 5-1 SEC) for a three-game series. Friday’s first pitch is set for 7 p.m. ETwith Saturday’s contest at 6 p.m. ET and Sunday’s contest at 2 p.m. ET. Friday and Sunday’s games…

PJ Dozier’s USC Decision Paying off at Final Four

Spring Valley alum PJ Dozier had plenty of options on where to play his college ball as an All-American in high school. But Columbia’s own chose to stay home at Carolina and has played a vital role in bringing the Gamecocks to the Final Four. ABC Columbia Sports Director Mike Gillespie spoke with Dozier at University of Phoenix Stadium Thursday…

Frank Martin previews Gonzanga

Martin talks with media

South Carolina’s head basketball coach Frank Martin met with the media today. Martin discussed his team, and the upcoming final four game Saturday night versus Gonzaga. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, USC Gamecocks Tags: Basketball, Final Four, Frank Martin, Gamecock Basketball, Gamecocks

Thornwell Sick, Kept Out of First Phoenix Practice

GLENDALE, Ariz. (WOLO) — As the Gamecocks held a closed practice Thursday and took their first look at the massive “University of Phoenix Stadium”, host of the Final Four, there was a giant piece of their puzzle missing. Carolina leading scorer, senior guard Sindarius Thornwell, was back at the team hotel resting. The leading scorer in March Madness had experienced…

Final Four: Gamecock Players React to the Attention

PHOENIX, ARIZONA (WOLO)– It’s a Final Four frenzy in Arizona as the University of South Carolina Men’s Basketball teams preps for Gonzaga Saturday Night. It is one of the biggest sporting events in the country, and the Gamecocks have an invite. This is the USC Men’s first trip to the final four. Our Sports Director Mike Gillespie is in Phoenix…