COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – Athlon Sports has released its 2017 SEC preseason all-conference teams. The national publication has recognized four Gamecocks among its first three squads. Junior wide receiver Deebo Samuel was named to the list twice, earning first team honors as an all-purpose back, and second team recognition as a kick returner. The six-foot, 208-pounder from Inman, S.C.,…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – University of South Carolina rising junior guard TeMarcus Blanton has announced that he will no longer play basketball for the Gamecocks. Blanton, who suffered a serious hip injury during preseason of his freshman year at Carolina (2014-15) that required surgery and months of rehabilitation before he was able to re-join his teammates on the court…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – South Carolina men’s tennis has been named the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Carolina Region Community Service Team of the Year, the ITA announced Monday. The Gamecocks amassed over 80 hours of community service this season, contributing to the community in a variety of capacities. Last season South Carolina men’s tennis added two honorary members to the…
Date: Tuesday May 23 First Pitch: 10:30 a.m. ET Location: Columbia, S.C. Stadium: Hoover Metropolitan Stadium Television/Video: SEC Network (Dave Neal, Gabe Gross and Kris Budden) Radio: 107.5 The Game & The Gamecock Radio Network (Derek Scott and Tommy Moody) COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina (32-23) is the No. 11 seed at the 2017 SEC Tournament and will face the…
SUGAR GROVE, Ill. (USC SID) – South Carolina’s bid for a match-play berth at the 2017 NCAA Women’s Golf Championship fell short Monday after the Gamecocks finished just outside the top eight at Rich Harvest Farms. Carolina, which posted a third-round 310 (+22), finished 10th and four shots off the top-eight cut line with a 54-hole mark of 923 (+59)….
COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – University of South Carolina fifth-year senior Alan Knott has been named to the Rimington Trophy 2017 Spring Watch List, it was announced today. Knott, a 6-4, 274-pounder from Tyrone, Ga., has played in 35 contests over the past three seasons for the Garnet and Black. His 29 career starts as a Gamecock leads the current…
TUCSON, Ariz. (USC SID) – No. 2 national seed Arizona (51-7) claimed the Tucson Regional crown with a 9-0 win over South Carolina (34-25) on Sunday afternoon at Hillenbrand Stadium. Arizona took the initial lead on Mandie Perez’s two-out, two-run homer to right center. The Gamecocks had a solid defense play ahead of the blast to limit the damage, as…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – South Carolina guard Tyasha Harris (Noblesville, Ind./Heritage Christian) is part of the 12-player team that will represent the United State in the 2017 FIBA U19 World Cup for Women, USA Basketball announced today. It is Harris’ second selection by USA Basketball following her role in the 2016 FIBA U18 Americas Championship gold-medal team and marks…
TUCSON, Ariz. – South Carolina (34-24) fought through a long day and claimed a 3-1 win over St. Francis (49-11) to advance to Sunday’s championship round in the Tucson Regional at Hillenbrand Stadium. South Carolina got on the board early thanks to senior Victoria Williams and an error by St. Francis. A single by junior Tiara Duffy started the game,…
Former Gamecock two-sport athlete Brandon McIlwain announced on Twitter Saturday that he’s continuing his collegiate career at the University of California, Berkley. I'm going back to the Bay! I'm excited to attend the University of California Berkeley this fall #GoldenBears ?Edit by @Hayesfawcett3 pic.twitter.com/TBg2mvvXmt — Brandon McIlwain (@Mc11wain) May 20, 2017 The former Carolina quarterback and outfielder announced back in…
