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Gamecock softball stuns no. 1 FSU, 7-2

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – A relentless offensive attack and a strong outing by freshman Cayla Drotar led South Carolina (25-17) to a 7-2 win over No. 1/2 Florida State (38-3-1) in front of a sellout crowd on Friday night at Carolina Softball Stadium at Beckham Field. The Gamecocks, down 1-0 after the Seminoles scored a run on Cali Harrod’s…

No. 12 Gamecocks Fall 4-1 to No. 5 Vanderbilt

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (USC SID) — No. 12 South Carolina women’s tennis fell to No. 5 Vanderbilt, 4-1, at the Currey Tennis Center Fridayevening. The Gamecocks fell to 16-7 overall and 7-5 in the SEC, while the Commodores improved to 16-5 on the season and 11-1 in the conference. The Gamecocks dropped a tightly contested doubles point with split results. The…

Gamecock equestrian falls to Auburn in season finale

Photo: USC SID WACO, Texas  (USC SID) — The 2016-17 season came to an end for the University of South Carolina equestrian team on Friday as the Gamecocks fell to Auburn, 12-4, in the quarterfinals of the 2017 NCEA Championship. The No. 3 seed at the event, Auburn (10-4) advances to face Georgia Saturday in the semifinals. The Gamecocks end the…

Gamecock Beach Volleyball Wraps Up Regular Season as Host of Palmetto Invite

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – The No. 12 South Carolina beach volleyball team (17-7, 8-5 CCSA) hosts its final tournament of the regular season this weekend, with the Palmetto Invitational running April 14-15 at Wheeler Beach. The Gamecocks play host to UNC-Wilmington, Tulane, Jacksonville State and College of Charleston. The 6 p.m. Friday dual with Tulane will also be South Carolina’s…

Gamecocks Host Mississippi State In Weekend Series

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — A pair of nationally ranked teams meet at Founders Park this weekend as South Carolina (21-11, 7-5 SEC) hosts Mississippi State (23-12, 8-4 SEC). The series begins Friday at 7 p.m. with Saturday’s contest at 4 p.m. and Sunday’s series finale at 4 p.m. as well. Friday and Saturday’s games will be broadcast on SEC…

Gamecocks Come Back to Defeat Mercer, 3-1

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – A three-run sixth handed South Carolina (24-17) a 3-1 comeback victory over Mercer (19-24) on Thursday afternoon at Carolina Softball Stadium at Beckham Field. The Gamecocks loaded the bases with one out in the sixth on hits by seniors Kaylea Snaer and Victoria Williams and a hit-by-pitch to junior Krystan White. Mercer brought in Maxine…