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Hayden Hurst Named to Mackey Award List

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — University of South Carolina tight end Hayden Hurst is one of 30 candidates named to the John Mackey Midseason Watch List, it was announced today. Hurst, a 6-5, 250-pound sophomore from Jacksonville, Fla., leads the Gamecocks with 30 receptions for 388 yards. He is tied for seventh in the SEC with 5.0 receptions per game,…

Cayce Set to Host USTA Junior National Championships

CAYCE, S.C. (SID) – Nearly 500 USTA Junior Team Tennis players will gather in the Columbia, S.C. area over the next two weekends to compete for a national title at the 2016 USTA Junior Team Tennis National Championships, taking place at the Cayce Tennis and Fitness Center in Cayce, S.C. The 2016 USTA Junior Team Tennis 14U National Championships will…

Gamecock Equestrian Remains No. 8 in NCEA Poll

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — In a week that brought major changes to the NCEA national rankings, the University of South Carolina equestrian team held firm at the No. 8 spot, the organization announced Wednesday. Carolina opened the season at No. 8, and has remained in that position for each of the two regular-season updates. The Gamecocks are one of just…