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Gamecocks Show Skills On Pro Day

By USC SID

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — The University of South Carolina football program held its annual Pro Day on Wednesday. Seventeen draft-eligible former Gamecocks showcased their skills in front of scouts representing all 32 NFL teams on another beautiful morning in the Palmetto State. The event began shortly after 9:30 a.m. in the Crews Building weight room, with each participant measured…

Charleston Stops USC Streak With 6-5 Win In 13

By USC SID

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — Second-ranked South Carolina twice rallied from deficits in the ninth and twelfth innings, but College of Charleston would score once more in the 13th and defeat the Gamecocks 6-5 on Tuesday night at Founders Park. The loss snapped South Carolina’s 13-game winning streak. College of Charleston improved to 18-7 on the year, while the Gamecocks…

Clemson Comes Back To Beat Furman 9-7

By Clemson Athletic Communications

GREENVILLE, S.C. (CAC) — Reed Rohlman scored the go-ahead run on a wild pitch in the eighth inning as No. 17 Clemson rallied from a 4-1 deficit to down Furman 9-7 at Fluor Field on Tuesday night. The Tigers, who took a 1-0 lead in the home-and-home season series and upped their winning streak over Furman to 14 games, improved…

Muschamp Opens Up Practice

By USC SID

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — The University of South Carolina football team opened its practice to the public for the first time this spring on Tuesday afternoon on another gorgeous day in the Palmetto State. The squad worked out for a couple of hours in full pads at the new Gamecock Park practice fields. It was practice number nine of…

Wilson 1 Of 5 Wooden Finalists

By USC SID

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — South Carolina sophomore forward A’ja Wilson was named a finalist for the John R. Wooden Award, the organization announced tonight on ESPNU. Wilson is just the second Gamecock to be named a finalist for the award, following the selection of guard Tiffany Mitchell in 2015. The Wooden Award will be announced as part of the…

Tiffany Mitchell Selected to take part in 3 Point Championships

South Carolina senior guard Tiffany Mitchell has been selected to the women’s 3-point roster for the 28th annual State Farm College Slam Dunk & 3-Point Championships at Berry Center in Cypress, Texas, on March 31, Intersport announced today. The Gamecocks’ second-leading scorer will be one of eight women chosen for the event that will air live on ESPN at 9…

USC Goes For 14 Straight Against Charleston

By USC SID

COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina (23-2) returns home to Founders Park for a Tuesday night tilt vs. College of Charleston (17-7). First pitch is set for 7 p.m. The game will be streamed live on SEC Network Plus and can be heard on the Gamecock IMG Network including flagship station, 107.5 FM, “The Game.” RANKINGS South Carolina is nationally ranked…

Road Work Continues For Clemson

By Clemson Athletic Communications

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) — The Tigers travel to Greenville and Cullowhee to take on Furman and Western Carolina, respectively, in midweek contests. GAMES SETUP • Who – Clemson (17-6) vs. Furman (10-13) & Western Carolina (11-12) • Rankings – CU – No. 17 CB, No. 22 USA; FUR – NR; WCU – NR • When – Tuesday (7 p.m.), Wednesday…

Three Gamecocks earn All American Honors

South Carolina sophomore forward A’ja Wilson earned First-Team All-America honors from the Associated Press today, becoming the second-straight Gamecock to capture a spot among the nation’s top five players. Senior guard Tiffany Mitchell was named to the second team, her third-straight season being recognized by the AP, and junior center Alaina Coates picked up honorable mention status. It is the…