Gamecocks ranked in top 25 preseason poll
The Gamecock baseball team is ranked No. 18 in the D1Baseball preseason Top-25 poll, which was announced Monday morning.
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Thomas, Watford rally LSU past South Carolina 85-80
Keyshawn Bryant had 26 points and seven rebounds, and AJ Lawson had 22 points, five rebounds and five assists, scoring 18 in the first half for South Carolina.
No. 12 Clemson falls to No. 18 Virginia
The Cavaliers took a 33-17 advantage into the break and pulled away in the second half, winning 85-50.
Reports: Shaq Wilson returning to South Carolina as an analyst
In his career as a Gamecock, Wilson totaled 246 tackles (led the team with 85 in 2009), 15 tackles for loss, and four interceptions.
Reports: South Carolina to hire Jimmy Lindsey as defensive line coach
Lindsey worked with new Gamecock defensive coordinator Clayton White for two seasons at Western Kentucky.
Gamecock softball announces 2021 schedule
Per South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster’s Executive Order of July 29, 2020, stadiums and athletics venues were permitted to open and exceed the order’s guidelines if the department “can satisfactorily demonstrate an ability to comply with federal and state COVID-19 procedures and protocols to the Department of Commerce.”
South Carolina hires four new football coaches Friday
The University of South Carolina Board of Trustees approved four new athletics contracts Friday morning, paving the way for an almost complete coaching staff.
Gamecocks to host Georgia next Thursday
The Southeastern Conference revised a schedule for women’s basketball games to be played on Thu., Jan. 21, as a result of postponements during the 2021 season due to the impact of COVID-19.
Saxton has 20 points, No. 5 South Carolina routs Vandy
The Gamecocks (9-1, 4-0) have won 20 straight after going undefeated in league play last season, and they are four wins away from their longest SEC winning streak.
Clemson wide receiver Justyn Ross announces he’s returning for next season
Last spring, Ross underwent surgery on a rare congenital neck issue and was uncertain if he would ever be able to play football again.
