COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Sindarius Thornwell waited to play a game like this his entire career. The South Carolina senior wasn’t going to let the opportunity pass him by. Thornwell scored 15 of his 20 points in the second half as the 24th-ranked Gamecocks’ defense smothered high-scoring No. 19 Florida much of the way for a 57-53 victory Wednesday night….
COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — The South Carolina men’s soccer program has announced the 18th annual C.A.P.S. Clinic will take place Saturday, Feb. 18, at Stone Stadium. The clinic is designed for children and parents to learn the sport of soccer together. Check in begins at 8:30 a.m. on Feb. 18, with the day’s activities wrapping up at noon with…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – With the South Carolina beach volleyball program approaching the start of its fourth season, the Gamecocks announced the 2017 schedule Wednesday afternoon. The team will play in seven regular-season tournaments – hosting three – and will begin the season on March 4 in St. Augustine, Fla. “One of the things we always want to do is…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — South Carolina will face back-to-back ranked opponents this week for the second time this season, beginning with Wednesday’s matchup vs. No. 19/21 Florida. The Gators and Gamecocks enter SEC action this week tied with Kentucky atop the standings with undefeated conference records. Carolina looks for its second straight victory over the Gators, as the Gamecocks…
At the top of the SEC sit Kentucky, Florida and USC, but after Wednesday night, either the Gators or Gamecocks will sit in third place. Frank Martin and his Gamecocks look for their second-straight win against the Gators, which Martin says ultimately comes down to whoever uses their bench most effectively. Click the video to watch our story from ABC…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – Junior linebacker Bryson Allen-Williams is one of 14 Southeastern Conference student-athletes selected to represent their team and institution as a member of the first SEC Football Student-Athlete Leadership Council, it was announced today. The Council consists of one representative from each SEC institution, and the group will hold its first meeting at SEC headquarters in…
Courtesy: USC SID LOS ANGELES (USC SID) — Former South Carolina men’s soccer standout Danny Deakin was selected by Orlando City Soccer Club with the 20th pick in the third round of the 2017 Major League Soccer SuperDraft. The Sheffield, England, native was the team’s only selection in the draft. Deakin becomes the fifth MLS draft pick in school history and first…
Columbia, S.C. (USC SID) – South Carolina is ranked No. 4 in the nation in the D1Baseball Preseason Top 25 as announced on Tuesday morning. The Gamecocks begin the 2017 season on Friday, Feb. 17 hosting UNCG at Founders Park. South Carolina is one of five SEC schools to be ranked. Also ranked is Florida (No. 2), LSU (No. 5),…
The Gamecocks checked in at #24 in the newest AP poll, and that ranking could soar after this week. USC hosts #19 Florida Wednesday night then go on the road to #5 Kentucky Saturday. The Wildcats and Gators are tied for the SEC lead at 5-0, while the Gamecocks, at 4-0, are .5 game back in the standings. For Frank…
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Villanova coach Jay Wright admitted after falling from the top spot in The Associated Press college basketball poll that he would rather his team was ranked No. 1 than any other spot. Well, the Wildcats are back on top. They leapfrogged Kansas after Baylor lost in its first-ever game as the No. 1 team, returning to…
