Former Gamecocks to participate in Harlem Globetrotters game
A few former Gamecocks and current Houston Texans are trading in the pads for a little game of basketball. But not just any game.
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Flu forces Newberry to postpone basketball games
Saturday’s basketball doubleheader between Newberry and Mars Hill has been postponed until Monday, Feb. 19.
Unranked Gamecocks playing the unfamiliar underdog card
For just the third time in the last 10 seasons, Gamecock baseball isn’t ranked in the top 25 of Baseball America’s poll.
HIGHLIGHTS & REACTION: (9) Gamecocks thrash Arkansas on Wilson’s historic night
A’ja Wilson had 27 points, 13 rebounds and seven blocks in her return to the starting lineup to power No. 9 South Carolina to a 90-42 victory over Arkansas on Thursday night.
WATCH: A’ja Wilson honored after joining 2,000 points club
Prior to Thursday’s game, Dawn Staley presented senior forward A’ja Wilson with a ball to commemorate her 2,000th career point, which she scored against Auburn on Jan. 11.
NCAA Denies Te’a Cooper Waiver
South Carolina Athletics was informed today by the NCAA that the waiver of the transfer year in residence for Te’a Cooper was denied. Cooper will have two years of eligibility remaining, beginning with the 2018-19 season.
A’ja Wilson to be honored tonight before Arkansas Game
Heather Fordham
The Gamecocks 16-3 (5-2 SEC) will host the Arkansas Razorbacks 11-9 (2-5 SEC) tonight at Colonial Life Arena with a 6:30 p.m. start time. Senior forward A’ja Wilson will be celebrated for her 2,000th career point by Dawn Staley prior to tip-off.
WATCH: Chris Silva, Wes Myers recap win over Gators
Click the video to watch Gamecock forward Chris Silva and guard Wes Myers recap USC’s 77-72 win over #20 Florida Wednesday. Silva finished with 18 points and 12 rebounds; Myers had the game-high 22 points.
WATCH: Frank Martin’s postgame comments after USC’s win over Florida
Click the video to watch Frank Martin’s postgame comments following Carolina’s 77-72 win over #20 Florida Wednesday night.
Irmo’s Detrek Browning leads Francis Marion to win over UNC Pembroke
Seniors Detrek Browning and Judah Alexander combined for 47 points to lead Francis Marion University to a 90-83 upset of 21st-ranked and conference-leading UNC Pembroke, Wednesday night (Jan. 24) in Peach Belt Conference men’s basketball action.
