South Carolina sophomores finding their NCAA Tournament form
South Carolina coach Dawn Staley figured to have a team dripping in NCAA Tournament experience instead of a group still getting its feet wet.
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Source: Atlanta Falcons, former Gamecock agree to 2-year, $5.5M deal
The Atlanta Falcons and running back Mike Davis have agreed to a two-year contract worth up to $5.5 million with $3 million of it guaranteed, a source told ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.
Cat Barry named SEC Freshman of the Week for second time
The Hingham, Mass., native scored her team-leading fifth goal of the season in the 3-0 dominant win over Coastal Carolina on Sunday.
Boston named finalist for Naismith Defensive Player of the Year
South Carolina women’s basketball sophomore forward Aliyah Boston is one of four finalists for the 2021 Naismith Women’s Defensive Player of the Year, the Atlanta Tipoff Club announced today.
Match with App State cancelled, Elon added for Gamecock women
The Gamecock women will have their soccer schedule changed this month due to COVID-19.
South Carolina women open NCAA with Staley’s 500th win, beating Mercer 79-53
Aliyah Boston had 20 points and 18 rebounds for South Carolina (23-4), which grabbed the lead for good when it closed the first half with a 16-5 run. Victaria Saxton also scored 20 points in the Hemisfair Region game at the Alamodome.
Gamecock baseball earns come-from-behind win over Vandy to salvage series
Carolina picked up its first win in league play and snapped a six-game losing streak in the process.
Gareis Scores Gamewinner in 3-0 Rout of Coastal Carolina
The trio of Ryan Gareis, Jyllissa Harris and Catherine Barry scored in the victory with Heather Hinz and Taylor Fox both contributing to the shutout over the Chanticleers.
Clemson beats No. 13 Virginia Tech 4-2 to claim weekend series
Tiger starter Keyshawn Askew gave up just three hits and one unearned run with a career-high seven strikeouts in 4.0 innings pitched, while Nick Clayton tossed 3.0 scoreless innings in relief of one-hit ball.
Anderson’s Career Day Lifts Newberry to 28-21 Win Over Catawba
Mario Anderson found the endzone on a four-yard run with 11 seconds left in the game to break a 21-21 tie and give Newberry the win over Catawba Saturday afternoon.
