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Irmo’s McCaskill to Compete at USWNT U-23 Training Camp

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – South Carolina women’s soccer junior standout Savannah McCaskill has been named to the 30-player roster for the U.S. U-23 Women’s National Team’s first training camp of 2017. The eight-day event, which features players from the U.S. Youth National Teams, college and the NWSL, takes place Jan. 6-13 at the U.S. Soccer National Training Center in…

No. 5 Gamecocks Set for Thursday Tip at Auburn

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — No. 5/5 South Carolina faces its first SEC road test of the season on Thursday night at Auburn. The Gamecocks (11-1, 1-0 SEC) are back in the top five this week, marking the program’s 47th appearance in the AP top five. Tipoff against the Tigers (11-4, 1-0 SEC) is set for 7 p.m. (ET). SOUTH…

Thornwell’s return helps Carolina top Georgia, 67-61

ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — P.J. Dozier scored 24 points and Sindarius Thornwell had 19 in his return from a six-game suspension to lead South Carolina to a 67-61 win over Georgia in the Gamecocks’ Southeastern Conference opener on Wednesday night. Thornwell, the SEC’s reigning defensive player of the year, had 11 rebounds, three blocks and six steals for South Carolina…

Three Gamecocks Not Returning to USC Next Season

AP COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – Three football players have elected to forego their final year of eligibility at South Carolina and will not return for their senior season in 2017 following their graduation from the University, Gamecocks’ head football coach Will Muschamp announced today. Wide receiver Jamari Smith, who graduated in December with a degree in public health; defensive…

Thornwell Returns to Face Nemesis Georgia Tonight

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — South Carolina begins the 2017 Southeastern Conference season on Wednesday when it travels to face Georgia (7 p.m. ET, ESPNU) in Athens. The Gamecocks aim to snap a four-game UGA win streak in the series. The meeting marks the 50th all-time between the Gamecocks and Bulldogs in Athens. GAME STORYLINES – South Carolina is in its 109th…

Gamecocks End Thornwell’s Suspension, Senior Returning to Court

After missing the final six non-conference games, indefinitely suspended for a violation of athletic department policy, Sindarius Thornwell is returning to the Gamecocks’ lineup. USC head coach Frank Martin announced that both he and athletic director Ray Tanner went over the situation and have approved the star senior’s change in status in a statement released earlier Monday: “Sindarius has taken…

After Bowl Loss, Muschamp Ready to Recruit

For the answers on how to continue elevating the Gamecocks program, Will Muschamp is ready to find them on the recruiting trail after Carolina’s 46-39 overtime loss to South Florida in the Birmingham Bowl. Click the video above from ABC Columbia Sports to hear coach from after the game. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, USC Gamecocks Tags: Birmingham Bowl, Gamecocks

Carolina Travels To Face Memphis Friday Night

COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina concludes the non-conference portion of its regular season when it travels to face Memphis on Friday (9 p.m. ET/ESPNU) at FedExForum. The meeting marks the 25th all-time between the two schools, and just the second regular season meeting since the 1990-91 campaign. South Carolina looks for its first-ever road win in the series against the Tigers…