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Gamecocks Kick Off Muschamp Era

By USC SID

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — The Will Muschamp Era of South Carolina Football began Tuesday when the Gamecock squad took to the practice fields for the first time to begin spring drills. The team, dressed in garnet helmets and shorts, was greeted by a perfect spring day in the Palmetto State. “It was a typical first day,” said Coach Muschamp…

USC Women Finish 7th In Arizona

By USC SID

TUCSON, AZ (USC SID) — Three South Carolina women’s golfers tallied Top-25 finishes at the Wildcat Invitational, which wrapped up on Tuesday at the Sewailo Golf Club. The Gamecocks posted a final-round score of 300 (+12) to place seventh in the 54-hole event with a two-day total of 887 (+23). Host Arizona, which boasted the only round under par (282,…

Martin Suspends Five For NIT Opener

By USC SID

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — University of South Carolina head men’s basketball coach Frank Martin announced on Tuesday that five members of the team have been suspended. “TeMarcus Blanton, Eric Cobb, Jamall Gregory, Chris Silva and Marcus Stroman have been suspended indefinitely from the team due to a conduct issue,” Martin said. South Carolina opens NIT action when it hosts…

Wilson, Staley Top AP SEC Awards

By USC SID

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — South Carolina was well represented in the Associated Press’s All-SEC awards, which were released on Tuesday. Senior guard Tiffany Mitchell, junior center Alaina Coates and sophomore forward A’ja Wilson earned All-SEC First-Team accolades, while Wilson was also named the league’s Player of the Year. Dawn Staley, who led South Carolina to an undefeated mark in…

USC Goes For Six In A Row At USC Upstate

By USC SID

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — South Carolina (15-2) returns to the road on Tuesday night with a non-conference tilt vs. USC Upstate (8-9) at Fluor Field in Greenville, S.C. First pitch is scheduled for 7 p.m. The game can be heard on the “The Fan,” 1320 AM in Columbia. PROBABLE PITCHING MATCHUP TUESDAY South Carolina – Taylor Widener (Jr. RHP)…

The Citadel Hosts Rare Game With Clemson

By Clemson Athletic Communications

CHARLESTON, S.C. (CAC) — The Tigers travel to Charleston to play at The Citadel for the first time since 1990.   SERIES SETUP • Who – Clemson (11-3) vs. The Citadel (7-8) • Rankings – CU – No. 19 CB, No. 21 USA; CIT – NR • When – Tuesday (7 p.m.), Wednesday (6 p.m.) • Where – Charleston, S.C. (Riley Park) • Watch – SoCon…

Grand Canyon Ends SC State’s Season

By GCU SID

PHOENIX (GCU SID) — The Grand Canyon men’s basketball team used eight early 3-point shots to jump out to a big first-half lead and hung on late to claim its first postseason win in the school’s Division I basketball history on Monday night, 78-74 over South Carolina State. The Lopes advance to the second round of the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament…

NFL Suspends Bryant At Least One Year

By Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL suspended Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Martavis Bryant at least one year for violating the league’s substance abuse policy. The suspension, which begins immediately, was announced on Monday. This is the second league-mandated discipline for Bryant. The 24-year-old Bryant was suspended for the first four games last season and spent a portion of that time…

Benedict Women Come Up One Win Shy Of Elite Eight

By BC SID

JACKSON, Tenn. (BC SID) — The fourth-seed Florida Southern Mocs hit six 3-pointers in the second half and upset the top-seed and 11th-ranked Benedict College Lady Tigers 63-56 in the NCAA D2 South Region Championship game Monday night at Union University. Florida Southern, now 27-5, advances to the NCAA D2 Elite Eight Tournament in Sioux Falls, S.D. Benedict ends its…

Gamecocks Get #1 Seed In South Dakota Region

By Sports Department - Tim Hill

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — For the third straight season USC women’s basketball earned a #1 seed in the NCAA tournament.  The road to the Gamecocks’ second straight Final Four runs through South Dakota. Monday night the NCAA awarded Carolina the top seed in the Sioux Falls, South Dakota region.  USC will host the first two rounds of the tournament at…