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Carolina Golf Ranked #1 in Two Polls

The South Carolina women’s golf team is currently ranked #1 in the NCAA in two collegiate golf polls.

Media: USC to Finish 12th in SEC

Members of the media picked the South Carolina basketball team to finish 12th in the Southeastern Conference preseason predictions.

Auburn Safety Reinstated For USC Game

Auburn coach Gus Malzahn says safety Jermaine Whitehead has been reinstated to the team.

Malzahn said Monday that Whitehead has returned to practice after a four-game suspension for unspecified violations. The fifth-ranked Tigers play South Carolina on Saturday night.

D’Angelo Finalist For National Award

South Carolina senior goalkeeper Sabrina D’Angelo has been selected as one of 10 finalists for the 2014 Senior CLASS Award for women’s soccer, presented to student-athletes who excel both on and off the field. Candidates are choses based on their dedication and achievement in four areas of excellence – community, classroom, character and competition.

Steve Spurrier Postgame Comments

South Carolina Gamecocks Head Coach Steve Spurrier speaks to the media after the Gamecocks’ 21-20 loss to the Missouri Tigers.

Surratt Returns To USC Practice

Defensive tackle J.T. Surratt returned to practice on Wednesday after sitting out Tuesday’s practice with a sore back. Offensive guard Cody Waldrop did not practice on Wednesday as he remains sidelined with a right knee injury.

Former Gamecock Kicked In The Face

Former Gamecock Spencer Lanning makes a living kicking a football. Sunday he was on the receiving end of a kick…to the face.

The Cleveland Browns punter was covering his own punt when Pittsburgh return man Antonio Brown tried to hurdle him. Lanning received a foot to the face but helped to bring Brown down. Brown was hit with a 15-yard unnecessary roughness penalty.