Columbia Fireflies introduce new alternate identity for 2024 season
The Columbia Fireflies today hosted a press conference to reveal a new alternate food identity called The Carolina Grits.
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Gamecocks’ series opener vs. Vanderbilt postponed due to rain
The University of South Carolina baseball team’s series opener vs. Vanderbilt has been postponed due to rain in the Midlands on Friday afternoon and evening.
Former Gamecock Couisnard drops 40 points in 87-73 March Madness win over South Carolina
Jermaine Couisnard scored a career-high 40 points to haunt South Carolina — his former school — while leading Oregon to an 87-73 victory in the first round of the NCAA Tournament’s Midwest Region on Thursday.
March Madness: SC’s Staley believes others besides Cardoso deserved penalties in SEC tourney scuffle
South Carolina coach Dawn Staley understands why suspended forward and leading scorer Kamilla Cardoso will miss the women’s NCAA Tournament opener.
Top-seeded Gamecocks open NCAA Tournament action Friday
No. 1 South Carolina opens play in the 2024 NCAA Tournament Friday at 2 p.m., facing Presbyterian at Colonial Life Arena.
Presbyterian women win 49-42 over Sacred Heart in NCAA Tournament debut
Mara Neira made sure Presbyterian’s first-ever NCAA Tournament game was memorable, scoring 14 points, including two free throws with 26.1 seconds left, as the Blue Hose beat Sacred Heart 49-42 in the First Four on Wednesday night.
No. 23 Gamecocks take down rival Tigers in 12 innings
The 23rd ranked South Carolina softball team (22-7) took down rival and 11th ranked Clemson (21-7) 6-4 Wednesday night (March 20) in 12 innings. The Gamecocks take the early advantage to earning the point for the Palmetto Series Presented by the South Carolina Education Lottery.
Wright hits three homers in No. 3 Clemson’s 11-1 win in eight innings over Blue Hose
Blake Wright hit three of No. 3 Clemson’s six home runs in its 11-1 victory over Presbyterian at Fluor Field on Wednesday night. The Tigers, who won both games of the season series, improved to 19-2, while the Blue Hose fell to 9-12.
Cardoso, Paopao named AP All-Americans
South Carolina women’s basketball seniors Kamilla Cardoso and Te-Hina Paopao earned All-America honors from the Associated Press.
No. 16 South Carolina Faces Oregon in NCAA Tournament Thursday
No. 16 South Carolina faces Oregon in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday. Tip-off is slated for 4 p.m. (ET) with Andrew Catalon, Steve Lappas and Evan Washburn on the call for the TNT broadcast.
