USC QB Spencer Rattler Drafted by Saints
Gamecock QB Spencer Rattler drafted 150th overall by New Orleans Saints on Day three of the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit.
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Jackson’s home run walks off No. 4 Kentucky
After hitting three solo home runs in the bottom of the ninth, the University of South Carolina baseball team walked off No. 4 Kentucky as Blake Jackson belted a two-run home run in a 6-5, 10-inning win on Friday night (April 26) at Founders Park.
Ravens pick Clemson CB Nate Wiggins in the first round
Nate Wiggins became Clemson’s 15th first-round pick of the last 10 NFL Drafts on Thursday night when the Baltimore Ravens selected the former Clemson cornerback with the No. 30 overall selection of the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit.
Xavier Legette selected by Carolina in the first round of the NFL Draft
University of South Carolina wide receiver Xavier Legette was selected by the Carolina Panthers with the 32nd pick in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft.
South Carolina championship-winning equestrian coach Boo Major retires after 26 seasons
Longtime South Carolina women’s equestrian coach Boo Major, who won three national titles, is retiring after 26 seasons.
No. 4 Clemson tops Panthers 9-2 in second game of doubleheader to win series
Freshman righthander Aidan Knaak pitched 5.2 scoreless innings and Jimmy Obertop tied a school record with three home runs in No. 4 Clemson’s 9-2 victory over Pittsburgh in the second game of a doubleheader at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Saturday.
Gamecocks Split Doubleheader with Arkansas
The University of South Carolina baseball team split a doubleheader with No. 2 Arkansas Saturday afternoon (April 20), winning the first game, 6-3, before falling in the nightcap, 9-6.
Garnet Blanks Black, 17-0, to Capture Annual Spring Game
The Garnet squad scored on the first drive of the game and never looked back, blanking the Black team, 17-0, in front of an estimated crowd of 32,500.
Gamecocks open homestand with Arkansas Series Friday
South Carolina starts a seven-game homestand this weekend, hosting No. 2 Arkansas for a three-game series at Founders Park.
Panthers have many needs entering NFL draft, but no first-round pick after trading for Bryce Young
The Carolina Panthers had the worst record in the league last season, so they have a long laundry list of draft needs.
