USC Gamecocks

No. 5/4 South Carolina Hosts Another Big Monday Matchup

GAME INFORMATION Date: Mon., Jan. 30, 2017 Location: Columbia, S.C. Arena: Colonial Life Arena (18,000) Tickets: $8 adult, $4 youth (17 and under) Tipoff: 6 p.m. Doors Open: 4:30 p.m. Watch On: ESPN2 (Dave O’Brien, play-by-play; Doris Burke) Radio: 107.5 The Game (Brad Muller) COLUMBIA, S.C. — No. 5/4 South Carolina is back at Colonial Life Arena for a Monday night SEC showdown as Tennessee comes to town for…

Thornwell Double-Double Leads Gamecocks To 63-53 Win At Mizzou

COLUMBIA, Mo. (USC SID) — No. 23/24 South Carolina (17-4, 7-1 SEC) picked up its third road win in SEC play after downing Missouri (5-15, 0-8 SEC), 63-53, Saturday night. The Gamecocks are now tied atop the conference standings with No. 4 Kentucky (17-4, 7-1 SEC). Senior Sindarius Thornwell recorded his ninth career double-double with 16 points and 11 rebounds to lead…

Gamecocks Finish Strong Week at Razorback Invitational

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — The last day of the 2017 Razorback Invitational brought more success for the University of South Carolina track & field program. Guided by podium finishes from individuals Josh Awotunde, Natasha Dicks and Isaiah Moore and a breakout performance from the women’s 4x400m relay team, Carolina finished ninth in both the men’s and women’s standings at the Randal Tyson Track Center. The…

No Extra Pressure on Carolina to Match Coastal’s Title

While the defending champions at Coastal Carolina are looking to bring a second-straight College World Series title to Conway, Chad Holbrook and his Gamecocks are putting no additional strain on their season or their own Omaha dreams. Click the video above from ABC Columbia Sports to hear from USC’s head coach from Friday’s first practice of the 2017 spring season….

McIlwain Discusses Balance Between Baseball, Footbal

Balancing one sport at an SEC level is difficult enough, yet Brandon McIlwain showed excitement for his second season with the Gamecocks baseball program. The USC quarterback and outfielder is solely focusing on his work with on the diamond this spring season, not partaking with Will Muschamp’s spring program while following schedules that’s been worked on and agreed upon by…

Gamecocks Start Season with First Practice

Friday marked the official start of the 2017 NCAA baseball season, as teams from across the country returned to the diamond to begin the spring. Few programs in the sport can compete with the expectations and excitement around Carolina, who’s been ranked this preseason as a top five team by publications such as Baseball America, USA Today, D1Baseball, Perfect Game,…

Gamecocks to Honor Pat Summitt Monday vs. Lady Vols

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – South Carolina women’s basketball is adding several elements to Monday night’s game at Colonial Life Arena against Tennessee, including a special fan-participation tribute to legendary Lady Vols’ coach Pat Summitt. Local retailer Barefoot Outfitters will have a free t-shirt for the first 750 fans to visit their store (700 Lincoln Street) before the game, starting…

Muschamp to Hold Signing Day Roundup in Greenville

COLUMBIA, S.C. (January 27, 2017) – University of South Carolina fans in the Upstate will have an opportunity to hear from Will Muschamp in person, as the Gamecocks’ head football coach will be in Greenville, S.C. on Thursday, February 2, for a signing day roundup event. The event, which is open to the public, will take place at the Piedmont…

A’ja Wilson powers (5) Gamecocks past Georgia

South Carolina forward A’ja Wilson (22) battles Georgia’s Stephanie Paul (3) and Halle Washington (23) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017, in Athens, Ga. South Carolina won 62-44. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — With South Carolina struggling on offense, A’ja Wilson took over. Wilson scored 19 points and had 10…