Sports

USC’s New Reptar:Meet Byron The Bunny

After a 4-game losing streak the Gamecocks are hoping a bunny can help get them back to being one of the best teams college baseball. Click to watch the story of USC’s new official mascot, Byron the Bunny, from the Thursday ABC Columbia News at 11.

Benedict Honors Jackie Robinson Friday

On Friday, the Greenville Drive and Michelin will join forces to pay tribute to a man that has made the most significant impact on the game of baseball – Jackie Robinson – with the 6th Annual HBCU Classic at Fluor Field. This special game will begin at 7 p.m., when the Benedict College Tigers will take on the Paine College Lions.

Gamecocks Travel To Auburn For Weekend Baseball Series

South Carolina (28-9, 8-7 SEC) returns to SEC play this weekend with a three-game series at Auburn (21-17, 6-9 SEC). First pitch for the opener is 7 p.m. ET on Friday. Saturday’s game will be televised on CBS Sports Network with a first pitch at 5 p.m. ET. Sunday’s series finale is 2 p.m. ET on CSS. All three games can be heard on the Gamecock IMG Network including flagship station, 107.5 FM, “The Game.”

Citadel Gives Gamecocks 4th Straight Loss

Despite homers from Brison Celek and DC Arendas as well as seven hits and 10 walks at the plate, sixth ranked South Carolina fell to The Citadel 10-8 on Wednesday evening in non-conference action at Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park. The Gamecocks fall to 28-9 with The Citadel now 15-23 overall.