Sports

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.

Wilson Makes The Call, Staley Sweats It Out

Dawn Staley got the call she was waiting for Wednesday afternoon, but A’ja Wilson couldn’t help having a little fun with her new coach in the process. Click to see Wilson and Staley recount the conversation that ended up with the #1 recruit in the country becoming a Gamecock.

Gamecocks Nab Nation’s Top Recruit

South Carolina head women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley announced that the top recruit in the 2014 class, A’ja Wilson (Columbia, S.C./Heathwood Hall), has signed a National Letter of Intent to attend the University and play for the Gamecocks. Wilson will have four years of eligibility beginning with the 2014-15 academic year. The addition improved the Gamecocks’ recruiting class ranking to No. 2 in the nation.