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Gamecock Women’s Golf Releases 2016 Fall Schedule

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – South Carolina women’s golf coach Kalen Anderson released the Gamecocks’ 2016 fall schedule on Friday, announcing a challenging slate that features four tournaments throughout September and October. “We have another highly competitive schedule yet again this year,” Anderson said. “All year will be a great preparation and representation of the level of play we will…

Spurrier Back To Being A Gator

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida has named former coach Steve Spurrier an ambassador and consultant for the school’s athletic department. Athletic director Jeremy Foley made the announcement Friday, welcoming Spurrier “back home.” Foley says “it’s only fitting that at this point in his career he is back in Gainesville.” Spurrier stepped down as South Carolina’s coach last season, but stopped…

Gamecocks Introduce Mini Ticket Plan

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — University of South Carolina Athletics announced today the Mini Helmet Mini Plan for the 2016 Gamecock football season. The Mini Helmet Mini Plan provides fans the opportunity to attend the Texas A&M game on Saturday, October 1, plus at least two additional games, with fans choosing from among the UMass, Tennessee, Missouri or Western Carolina…

Freeman HR, 5 RBIs as Braves top Twins for 2-game sweep

Atlanta Braves’ Freddie Freeman, left, is congratulated by Gordon Beckham after Freeman’s two-run home run off Minnesota Twins pitcher Michael Tonkin during the fourth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, July 27, 2016, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone) MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Freddie Freeman homered, doubled and tied a career high with five RBIs as the Atlanta Braves held off the…

Gamecocks Honored as GCAA All-Academic Team

NORMAN, Okla. (USC SID) — The University of South Carolina men’s golf program was honored as a Golf Coaches Association All-Academic Team, the organization announced today. The Gamecocks were one of 41 programs in all of collegiate golf to earn President’s Special Recognition status. In order to qualify as an All-Academic Team, a program must post a GPA of 3.0 or…