Colts Sign USC’s Cunningham
The Colts have signed former Gamecock tight end Justice Cunningham. Cunningham was the 254th overall and final pick of the 2013 NFL Draft and earned the title of Mr. Irrelevant in the process.
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Johnson Looks To Repeat At Darlington
Defending Southern 500 champion Jimmie Johnson is seeking his fourth victory at Darlington Raceway on Saturday night. He’s had 10 career top 10s at the track “Too Tough To Tame.”
Grantz heads group honored by SC Athletic Hall
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Former South Carolina two-sport star Jeff Grantz is among three award winners who will be honored by the South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame.
Lady Vols Eliminate USC From SEC Softball Tourney
No. 4/4 Tennessee (44-9) posted three runs in the first, more than enough for junior pitcher Ellen Renfroe to help the Lady Vols take a 5-0 win over South Carolina (32-23) in the quarterfinals of the 2013 SEC Tournament on Thursday night at John Cropp Stadium.
USC Women Open Regional Tied For 6th
The South Carolina women’s golf team moved into position to make a weekend run at the NCAA West Regional title as it posted an opening-round 296 (+12) to finish the day in a tie for sixth place on Thursday at the Stanford Golf Course.
UNC AD Thinks USC’s School Color Is Maroon
During Thursday’s press conference for South Carolina’s and North Carolina’s 2015 meeting at Bank of America Stadium, UNC Athletic Director Bubba Cunningham referred to the Gamecocks as maroon.
Gamecocks Host Georgia In Weekend Series
South Carolina (34-14, 13-10 SEC) is back in action on Friday night beginning a three-game series vs. Georgia (18-28, 5-16 SEC) at Carolina Stadium. First pitch for the opener is 7 p.m. with the game televised live on SportSouth and available on the Gamecock Radio Network from IMG College including flagship station, 107.5 FM, “The Game.”
Gamecocks To Play North Carolina In Charlotte In 2015
The Charlotte Sports Foundation today announced it has secured a regular season college football game for the city of Charlotte, pitting the University of North Carolina against the University of South Carolina. The Gamecocks will face off against the Tar Heels on September 5, 2015 at Bank of America Stadium. The kickoff time and ticket information will be announced at a later date.
Pankake Helps USC Whip Wofford 9-3
Joey Pankake’s two-run homer in the bottom of the seventh sparked a six-run inning as 12th ranked South Carolina rallied for a 9-3 win over Wofford on Wednesday night in non-conference action at Carolina Stadium. The Gamecocks improve to 34-14 on the year with Wofford dropping to 20-21 for the season.
USC Softball Starts SEC Tourney WIth Upset Win
A complete game from redshirt sophomore Julie Sarratt and two big offensive innings sent South Carolina (32-22) to the SEC Tournament quarterfinals, as the Gamecocks defeated host and No. 18/15 Kentucky 6-3 early Thursday morning to close the first round at John Cropp Stadium.
