Lexington’s Roland Named Parade All-American
Lexington High School standout Shaq Roland is one of three SC stars on this year’s 39th Parade All-American team. South Carolina’s Mr. Football led Lexington to its first ever undefeated regular season.
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USC Football Gets First Ever Top 10 Finish
The University of South Carolina football team reached another benchmark in a long-line of “firsts” under head coach Steve Spurrier. The 11-2 Gamecocks finished the season ranked among the nation’s Top-10 teams for the first time in school history.
SC State Drops 10th Straight
Michael Harper scored 25 points and Logan Wiens added 23, including going 5 of 6 on 3-pointers, for Coppin State in an easy 82-61 win over South Carolina State on Monday night.
USC Women In Top 25 For First Time In 9 Years
University of South Carolina women’s basketball is ranked No. 24 in the nation this week in the Associated Press poll. It is the first national ranking for the Gamecocks since March 17, 2003. The Gamecocks are 14-2 on the season, including a 3-0 start in SEC play, making it the best start to a season in nearly a decade.
USC’s Taylor To Return For Senior Season
Junior defensive end Devin Taylor has elected to return to the University of South Carolina for his senior season, he announced Monday.
“I still have some things I’d like to accomplish at Carolina before I go on to the next level,” said Taylor.
Gamecocks Chomp Gators 49-44
Dawn Staley gets her first win against Florida as USC head coach as her Gamecocks defeat the Gators on the road 49-44. Carolina improves to 14-2 on the season.
Gamecocks Drop SEC Opener to Wildcats
Terrence Jones hit his first eight shots to finish with 20 points and No. 2 Kentucky beat South Carolina 79-64 on Saturday in the Southeastern Conference opener for both teams.
Clemson Wins Conference Opener
Clemson started Atlantic Coast Conference play with a 79-59 victory over Florida State on Saturday.
Ingram and Allen to Play in Senior Bowl
Defensive end Melvin Ingram and safety Antonio Allen have both officially accepted invitations to the 2012 Senior Bowl on January 28th in Mobile, Alabama.
Future Gamecocks Get Stage At All-American Game
Lexington standout Shaq Roland caught a touchdown pass and Georgia defensive back Chaz Elder verbally committed to the Gamecocks at the Under Armour All-America Game. Tim Hill has the highlights on the Thursday edition of ABC Columbia News at 11.
