Sports

USC Rocky Topped For 10th Time In A Row

Skylar McBee scored a career-high 18 points to lead Tennessee to a 69-57 win against South Carolina on Wednesday night. McBee, in his second career start, hit 4 of 7 from 3-point range and sank all six of his free throws. The Gamecocks lost to the Vols for the 10th time in a row.

ABC Columbia MVP – The Friederich Family

Jeffery and Lee are twins who have lived through many hardships in their first seven years of life. Thankfully with the help of South Carolina MENTOR and the Friederich family of Leesville, Jeffery and Lee have a loving a family and can participate in a martial art sport they love.

USC Hires Ohio St. Assistant To Head Compliance

Chris Rogers, the Assistant Athletics Director for Compliance at Ohio State University, has been named Associate Athletics Director for Compliance at the University of South Carolina, it was announced today. He will report directly to both the Athletics Director and the University President.

Former Gamecock Suspended by NFL

Former Gamecock and current Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Weslye Saunders will be suspended for the first four games of the the 2012 season. According to multiple reports out of Pittsburgh, Saunders violated the NFL’s performance enhancing substance policy.

SC State Snaps 16-Game Losing Streak

Omar Sanders scored 13 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to help South Carolina State to a 74-58 win over Longwood Monday night. The win snapped a 16-game losing streak–the worst drought in school history. Tim Hill has the highlights on the Monday ABC Columbia News at 11.