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Frank Martin: “We haven’t arrived… yet”

Frank Martin addressed the media after Carolina’s 88-81 win over Duke Sunday night at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. The win Sunday was the most significant win Martin has registered with the Gamecocks, but when asked if Carolina had “arrived” and proved themselves in front of millions of fans Sunday, Martin responded with a “no”, saying the Gamecocks still have work…

Thornwell leads South Carolina to 88-81 NCAA upset of Duke

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Sindarius Thornwell had 24 points, Chris Silva scored 13 of his 17 points in the second half and seventh-seeded South Carolina stunned No. 2 seed Duke 88-81 on Sunday night to advance to its first Sweet 16 in the NCAA Tournament’s expanded bracket. The Gamecocks (24-10) trailed by 10 points early in the second half after…

Gamecocks Rally To Punch Fourth-Straight Ticket To NCAA Sweet 16

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Led by 15 second-half points from junior guard Kaela Davis and a double-double from junior forward A’ja Wilson, No. 3/4 South Carolina rallied to earn a 71-68 win over Arizona State in the second round of the NCAA TournamentSunday night at the Colonial Life Arena. The Gamecocks, who trailed by as many as 11 in the second…

Clemson Tops No. 11 Virginia 12-1

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) – Senior lefthander Pat Krall allowed one run on five hits in 7.0 innings pitched in No. 9 Clemson’s 12-1 victory over No. 11 Virginia at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Sunday afternoon. The Tigers, who won their first series against Virginia since 2005 by winning two of the three games, improved to 16-4 overall and 5-1 in the…

Gamecocks Sweep Tennessee With 10-2 Win

KNOXVILLE, TENN. (USC SID) – A seven-run fifth inning that featured eight hits helped lift seventh ranked South Carolina to a 10-2 win over 24th ranked Tennessee to sweep a three-game SEC series.  The Gamecocks are now 14-5 and 3-0 in league play and own a seven-game winning streak.  Tennessee drops to 12-5 and 0-3 in league play. Carolina sent…

Carolina Faces Duke In NCAA Second Round On Sunday

COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina (23-10) earned a No. 7 seed in its ninth berth to the NCAA Tournament and posted a 93-73 victory over No. 10 seed Marquette in the First Round to advance to Sunday’s Second Round matchup vs. No. 2 seed Duke (28-8) (8:40 p.m. ET/TNT). Friday’s victory over Marquette marked the first NCAA Tournament win for…

Gamecocks Host Arizona State Sunday in NCAA Tournament

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — No. 3/4 South Carolina plays its final home game of the 2016-17 season Sunday, hosting Arizona State in NCAA Tournament second-round action at 7 p.m. The Gamecocks (28-4) and Sun Devils (20-12) are two of the nation’s stingiest defenses this season with neither allowing more than 58 points per game. SOUTH CAROLINA NOTABLES •  The Gamecocks…

Gamecocks, Duke Discuss NCAA Tourney Second Round Matchup

Before seven-seed USC and two-seed Duke battle for the right to move on to the Sweet 16, the two programs from the Carolinas further prepared for the other on Saturday. One day removed from first round wins over Marquette and Troy respectively, the Gamecocks and Blue Devils switched their focus towards the other before Sunday’s NCAA Tournament Second Round game…