New Fireflies squad getting set for Opening Day
With Opening Day on the way, the 2018 Columbia Fireflies took the field at Spirit Communications Park for their first team practice of the year.
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Gamecocks head to Charlotte to take on Tar Heels
Heather Fordham
The Gamecocks will head to Charlotte, N.C. this week for their annual match up against UNC Chapel Hill on Tuesday at BB&T Ballpark with first pitch starting at 7 p.m.
REPORT: Two former Gamecocks meeting with Jaguars Tuesday
According to the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, two former Gamecocks will be meeting with Jaguars officials Tuesday ahead of April’s NFL Draft.
Two Clemson guards declare for NBA Draft
Redshirt-junior guards Marcquise Reed and Shelton Mitchell have filed the necessary paperwork to make themselves available for the 2018 NBA Draft, head coach Brad Brownell announced on Monday.
Seth Beer named National & ACC Player-of-the-Week
Junior Seth Beer was named ACC Player-of-the-Week, announced Monday by the conference office.
Gamecocks avoid sweep in College Station, win series finale
Trailing 3-2 in the top of the sixth, No. 8 South Carolina softball’s Kenzi Maguire blasted a three-run homer to left to give the Gamecocks the lead they wouldn’t surrender in a 5-3 win over No. 12 Texas A&M on Sunday at the Aggie Softball Complex.
Gamecocks drop second-straight to Aggies
The first two Texas A&M batters at the plate proved to be the difference as No. 8 South Carolina dropped a 2-1 game Saturday in College Station at the Aggie Softball Complex. With the win, the Aggies secured the series win ahead of Sunday’s series finale.
Watch: Spurrier drops touchdown during Garnet and Black game
During the HBC’s time as the head Gamecock, Steve Spurrier initiated and popularized the “celebrity” trick play in the middle of USC’s Garnet and Black Spring Game. On Saturday, it was his turn.
Tempo tips Garnet and Black game to Gamecocks’ offense
The Gamecocks have been installing a faster, up-tempo offense during their Spring Football practices, showcasing what they learned in a strong performance by the offensive units in the annual Garnet and Black Game Saturday.
Gamecocks Complete Comeback; Sweep Tennessee
The University of South Carolina baseball team came from behind on Saturday afternoon (March 31), tying the game at three with a run in the seventh and taking the lead with three runs in the eighth to complete the series sweep against Tennessee, 6-3, at Founders Park.
