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Simone Wark’s Late Game-Winner Pushes Gamecocks Past UCF, 2-1

ORLANDO, Fla. – Sophomore forward Simone Wark netted the game winner in the 83rd minute to push South Carolina women’s soccer past UCF, 2-1, Sunday night at UCF Soccer Complex. With the victory, the Gamecocks (3-0-1) extended their winning streak to three games and remained unbeaten on the season. The Knights dropped to 1-3-0 following the loss. South Carolina’s attack…

Fireflies Notch Largest Comeback Win of the Season on Sunday Night

KANNAPOLIS, NC – The Fireflies climbed back from a five-run deficit on Sunday and scored the go-ahead runs in the eighth inning to notch an 8-6 win over the Kannapolis Intimidators. Dash Winningham’s two-run double in the top of the eighth broke a 6-6 tie and helped Columbia earn its third consecutive series win. Patrick Mazeika – who blasted a game-tying…

No. 3 Clemson Drops Providence in Home Opener, 2-1

CLEMSON, S.C. – The third-ranked Clemson men’s soccer team opened its three-match home slate with a 2-1 win over the Providence Friars on Sunday night at Historic Riggs Field. Junior Diego Campos led the charge with two goals, including a spectacular side volley into the upper ninety. The Tigers held the majority of the possession throughout the first 20 minutes…

Tigers Win Big Orange Bash

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) – On the final day of the Big Orange Bash, Clemson (2-1) defeated High Point (2-1) and Wofford (1-2) to win the season opening tournament on its home court in Jervey Gym. Leah Perri, Kailey Harvell and Megan McGinley are the three All-Tournament selections with Perri being the MVP. “Today was about playing in tight situations and managing them,” said head coach Hugh…

Gamecocks Volleyball Earns Tournament Title With Sweep of Binghamton

The South Carolina volleyball team secured the College of Charleston Invitational title Saturday afternoon, after it swept Binghamton (0-2) 25-13, 28-26, 25-20 to end the weekend 3-0. Mikayla Shields was named tournament MVP after recording 33 kills over the three matches, and Koko Atoa-Williams and Aubrey Ezell made the All-Tournament team. 1st Set: South Carolina led wire-to-wire to take the opening set in convincing fashion. The offense…

Big Third-Inning Leads Columbia to Win

KANNAPOLIS, NC – The Fireflies exploded for seven runs in the third inning on Saturday night and ripped through the Intimidators, 10-6. Every Columbia hitter either reached base safely or drove in a run. Columbia (26-36, 62-70) went into that monstrous third inning down, 2-1. It began with a Tucker Tharp single. The next batter, J.C. Rodriguez, would stroke a…

Watch: New Clear Bag Policy for SC Game Day

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–A new Clear Bag Policy in now in effect at all University of South Carolina Athletic events. Many people have questions about the policy, exactly what they can bring, and where they can get a Clear bag. Our Grace Joyal has the answers in this report. Categories: Local News, Local Sports Tags: clear bags, Gamecocks

An Efficient Offense Guides Carolina to Saturday Sweep

CHARLESTON, S.C. (USC SID) – Just a few hours removed from a standout defensive effort against Charleston, South Carolina volleyball’s offense stole the show Saturday morning against Tennessee-Martin. Led by Mikayla Shields’ 11 kills, the Gamecocks swept the Skyhawks, 26-24, 25-13, 25-19 to move to 2-0 for the season. 1st Set: The opening frame would be the most contested of the three,…