COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — Dom Thompson-Williams went 3-for-4 with his first career homer as a Gamecock and John Jones tallied a bases-clearing double in his first career game with the Garnet and Black as 17th-ranked South Carolina opened the season with a 10-1 victory over Albany at Founders Park. Sophomore right-hander Clarke Schmidt earned the win after allowing just…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — South Carolina (5-1) improved its win streak to five games with its second-consecutive run-rule win, downing UNC Greensboro (4-3) 11-3 in five innings on Friday evening at Carolina Softball Stadium at Beckham Field. Entering the fifth leading 4-3, the Gamecocks came alive at the plate to close out the win. An error allowed sophomore Tiara…
CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) — Brett Chappell’s two-out triple in the seventh inning on a routine flyball that was lost in the early-evening sky scored the go-ahead run in Maine’s 4-3 win over Clemson at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Friday. The Black Bears, who took a 1-0 lead in the series, spoiled the debut of new Tiger head coach Monte Lee…
BALTIMORE, MD (USC SID) — Under Armour, Inc. (NYSE:UA) and the University of South Carolina today announced a long-term partnership extension that designates Under Armour as the official outfitter of the Gamecocks’ varsity intercollegiate athletic programs through June of 2026. Under Armour, the global leader in performance footwear, apparel and equipment will continue to design and supply training footwear, apparel and…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — The Gamecocks return to Colonial Life Arena on Saturday to host Florida in front of a sellout crowd. Game time is set for Noon against the Gators in what is the lone meeting between the two squads this regular season. GAME STORYLINES — South Carolina is in its 108th season of varsity basketball in 2015-16….
GAME SETUP CLEMSON (16-10, 9-5 ACC) vs. NC STATE (13-13, 3-10 ACC) Date: Saturday, February 20 Tipoff: 3 p.m. ET Arena: PNC Arena (19,700) Radio: CTSN (Tony Castricone-pbp; Tim Bourret-color) TV: ACC Network (Steve Martin-pbp; Mike Gminski-color) • Clemson is coming off back to back wins for the first time in February, with home triumphs over Georgia Tech and Boston College. • The Tigers overcame…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — South Carolina senior guard Tiffany Mitchell has been named one of 10 finalists for the 2015-16 Senior CLASS Award in collegiate women’s basketball, the organization announced on Friday. An acronym for Celebrating Loyalty and Achievement for Staying in School, the Senior CLASS Award recognizes the total-student athlete, and encourages students to use their platform to…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — The Southeastern Conference released its 2016 Allstate® SEC Basketball Legends today. Former guard Devan Downey has been selected as South Carolina’s representative for this season. Featuring former greats from all 14 SEC member institutions, the 2016 Allstate® SEC Basketball Legends will be honored at the men’s basketball tournament, which runs from March 9-13 at Bridgestone Arena in…
(USC SID) — The University of South Carolina Men’s Golf team opens the 2016 spring season at the All-American Intercollegiate, to be held Feb. 19-21 in Humble, Texas. Carolina will send student-athletes Keenan Huskey, Sean Kelly, Matt NeSmith, Will Starke and Scott Stevens to represent the Gamecocks, while freshman Will Miles will play as an individual. The Gamecocks will join 15 other teams in Humble, including fellow SEC member…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — The 124th season of South Carolina baseball begins on Friday as the Gamecocks host Albany for a three-game series. First pitch on Opening Day is 4 p.m. at Founders Park with Saturday’s game at 2 p.m. and Sunday’s series finale at 1:30 p.m. Midweek contests follow on Tuesday vs. Appalachian State and Wednesday vs. Winthrop….
