Kingston sums up year one with the Gamecocks
While the College World Series Finals reaches it’s conclusion, the Gamecocks are on to the offseason, now over a week into their summer schedule.
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Gamecocks Volleyball announces 2018 schedule
The South Carolina volleyball program released its 2018 schedule on Wednesday. The Gamecocks, under the direction of first-year head coach Tom Mendoza, hold their annual Garnet and Black scrimmage on Aug. 18, and kick off the regular season on Aug. 24 with a weekend home tournament.
Gamecocks complete recruiting class with four-star wing
Canadian 6-foot-7 prospect A.J. Lawson announced his commitment to Carolina Tuesday night, earning the final scholarship available for Frank Martin’s program.
Staley gives summer state of the program update
Following a season where the Gamecocks were snubbed an invite to the White House after winning the National Championship, injuries ran rampant on their roster, and Dawn Staley had an ongoing lawsuit against an SEC rival, a clean slate awaits the 2018-19 team.
Gamecock greats celebrate Muschamp’s work
With 15 wins under his belt and changing the expectations and momentum in USC’s program following a 9-4 2017 campaign, NFL alums are excited about what they’re seeing at Carolina under coach Muschamp’s watch.
Fireflies Take Down Lexington Again
Columbia took a 2-games-to-none series advantage with a 6-3 victory over Lexington on Monday. Edgardo Fermin tallied three hits and the Fireflies blasted three more homers in the win at Whitaker Bank Ballpark. The club goes for the sweep of the Legends on Tuesday.
Cortes turning pro, agrees to million dollar deal with Mets
Three days after his Carolina teammate Adam Hill signed with the Mets, Carlos Cortes is joining his fellow Gamecock in New York’s farm system.
George Rogers Foundation hosts annual gala and auction
Sports legends from across South Carolina gathered Sunday night to give back and follow the lead of 1980 Heisman Trophy winner George Rogers.
Four Fireflies homers power win past Lexington
Zac Grotz hurled eight spectacular innings and Columbia blasted four homers en route to a 5-3 win over Lexington on Sunday.
Oregon St. beats Miss. St. 5-2, plays Arkansas in CWS finals
Kevin Abel and Jake Mulholland combined on a four-hitter, Tyler Malone hit his third home run of the College World Series, and Oregon State survived some ninth-inning drama to beat Mississippi State 5-2 on Saturday night to reach the best-of-three finals against Arkansas.
