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Gamecocks Drop Game Two at Mississippi State 6-4

MISSISSIPPI STATE, Miss. (USC SID) – South Carolina (23-15, 3-10 SEC) could not come back twice, falling 6-4 at Mississippi State (28-13, 3-8 SEC) on Saturday afternoon at Nusz Park. A three-run third proved pivotal for the Bulldogs, giving them the lead for good. Two walks and a passed ball set up Calyn Adams’s two-run double. After the Gamecocks got…

Gamecocks Defeat Vanderbilt 6-1 on Saturday

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — Sophomore infielder LT Tolbert launched a three-run homer and sophomore right-hander Adam Hill did not allow a hit in six innings of work as sixth ranked South Carolina defeated 21st ranked Vanderbilt 6-1 on Saturday afternoon at Founders Park. The Gamecocks are now 21-10 on the year and 7-5 in the SEC with the Commodores…

City Parade to Celebrate NCAA Women’s Basketball National Championship

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–It’s almost time for Gamecock fans to celebration a Basketball National Championship. Columbia Major Steve Benjamin has announced the City will honor the South Carolina’s NCAA Women’s Basketball National Championship with a parade on Sunday at 3pm. According to officials, here are the details for anyone who wants to join in on the celebration:   The parade route…

Gamecocks ranked 14th in Directors’ Cup Standings

COLUMBIA, S.C. (April 6, 2017) — Following a strong winter sports season, the University of South Carolina has moved into 14th place in the latest 2016-17 Learfield Directors’ Cup Division I Standings, released today. The Learfield Directors’ Cup honors institutions maintaining a broad-based athletics program. Each institution is awarded points in a pre-determined number of sports for men and women….

Staley thanks King James, President Clinton for support

Three days ago, Dawn Staley and the Gamecocks captured their first National Championship with a 67-55 win over Mississippi State in Dallas. The outpour from fans and celebrities has been tremendous. Both NBA star LeBron James and former President Bill Clinton both reached out to Coach Staley to congratulate the Head Gamecock on her first National Title. Categories: Local Sports,…

Former Gamecock Gene Cone eager to start pro career in home town

The Columbia Fireflies begin year two Thursday night, hosting the Augusta GreenJackets, but Tim Tebow isn’t the only Firefly making his pro debut. Former Gamecock Gene Cone, who played for USC from 2014 to 2016 and broke the single-season school hit-streak with 31 consecutive games with a hit, is expected to get the start in right field (Tebow will play…

#11 Gamecocks Begin Series With Vanderbilt On Thursday

Dates: Thursday April 6/Friday April 7/Saturday April 8 First Pitch: 7 p.m./7 p.m./Noon Location: Columbia, S.C. Stadium: Founders Park Television/Video: Thursday – SEC Network; Friday – ESPNU; Saturday – ESPN2 (Tom Hart and Kyle Peterson) Radio: 107.5 The Game & The Gamecock Radio Network (Derek Scott and Tommy Moody) COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina (20-8, 6-3 SEC)) returns to SEC…

Columbia to Honor National Champion Gamecocks with Parade

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – Columbia Major Steve Benjamin and the City of Columbia plan to commemorate South Carolina’s NCAA Women’s Basketball National Championship with a parade on Sun., April 9, at 3 p.m. on Main Street. “These incredible young ladies and Coach Staley secured the bag by bringing home a national championship, and the entire community wants to congratulate them…