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Spectator Guide: SEC Women’s Tournament in Greenville

GREENVILLE, S.C. (WOLO) – The 2017 SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament begins Wednesday in Greenville. If you’re headed to the Upstate to catch any of the games, Visit Greenville suggests making a little vacation out of it. Greenville was recently named by The New York Times as one of the 52 Places to Go in 2017. The Bon Secours Wellness Arena, (“The Well”)…

Ezell and Shields to Try Out for U.S. Women’s National Teams

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – South Carolina volleyball student-athletes Aubrey Ezell and Mikayla Shields will compete this March 3-5 for a chance to represent their country as well as their school. The duo heads to Colorado Springs for a three-day tryout for the U.S. Women’s National Team, with placements on Collegiate National Team and the U.S. Junior National Team also up for grabs. “We’re excited…

Gamecocks Postgame: Martin, Thornwell, Notice on Senior Night Win

Sindarius Thornwell had a game-high 22 points while Duane Notice hit the biggest shot in their final game of their Carolina careers at Colonial Life Arena, beating Mississippi St. on Senior Night 63-57. Thornwell, Notice, and Justin McKie were surrounded by family, friends, and fans in an environment they’ve helped build up over their four years with USC. Click the…

(5) USC Smashes App State Tuesday

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – Sophomore outfielder Jacob Olson homered twice and sophomore catcher Chris Cullen added a three-run homer as well as fourth ranked South Carolina defeated Appalachian State 8-4 on Tuesday evening at Founders Park. The Gamecocks improve to 6-3, while the Mountaineers drop to 4-4 on the year. Senior left-hander Josh Reagan earned his first victory of…

Gamecocks Survive Mississippi State, 63-57

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — Senior guard Sindarius Thornwell scored 17 of his 22 points in the second half to propel South Carolina (22-8, 12-5 SEC) to a 63-57 Senior Night victory over Mississippi State (14-15, 5-12 SEC) at Colonial Life Arena on Tuesday. The win clinched a double-bye for the Gamecocks in next week’s SEC Tournament. The team’s 12 conference wins…

Gamecocks Sweep DH from Winthrop, 8-0

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – The Gamecock offense picked up its fifth run-rule win of the year, while senior Jessica Elliott completed a no-hitter in an 8-0 (5) win over Winthrop (9-6) in game one of Tuesday’s doubleheader. Elliott fanned a season-best seven in the five-inning no-no, only giving up a hit-by-pitch and an error on a hard-hit ball to…

A’ja Wilson Named SEC Player of the Year for Second-Straight Season

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – South Carolina junior forward A’ja Wilson earned her second-straight SEC Player of the Year honors from the league coaches today, making her the eighth player overall to collect the honor in back-to-back seasons, stretching the Gamecocks’ streak of winning the award to four consecutive seasons. Senior center Alaina Coates joined Wilson on the All-SEC First Team, and…

Gamecocks Host Appalachian State on Tuesday

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — South Carolina (5-3) hosts Appalachian State (4-3) on Tuesday afternoon at Founders Park. First pitch is scheduled for 4 p.m. The game will be broadcast live on SEC Network Plus and can be heard on the Gamecock IMG Network including flagship station, 107.5 FM, “The Game.” RANKINGS South Carolina is ranked in all six major…

Carolina Hosts Mississippi State On Senior Night

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — South Carolina looks to clinch a two-game bye in next week’s SEC Tournament with a win on Tuesday night vs. Mississippi State (7 p.m. ET, ESPNU). The game will also mark Senior Night, as the Gamecocks will celebrate five senior manangers and a trio of senior guards in Justin McKie, Duane Notice and Sindarius Thornwell. GAME STORYLINES – South…