USC Gamecocks

Gamecocks Welcome Baylor to Open Regular Season

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — The University of South Carolina equestrian team starts the 2016-17 regular season onFriday, Sept. 23, with a home meet against Baylor University. Admission is free at One Wood Farm, located at 1201 Syrup Mill Rd. in Blythewood, and the competition begins at 2 p.m. The meet kicks off with reining at 2 p.m., with equitation over fences scheduled…

Tiffany Mitchell, Fever kneel during national anthem Wednesday

By: Mechelle Voepel, ESPN

In the team’s pregame huddle after the anthem, Fever coach Stephanie White told her team, “I’m proud of y’all for doing that together, being in that together. That’s big. That’s big. It’s bigger than basketball, right? Bigger than basketball.” AP Photo/Darron Cummings INDIANAPOLIS — During the playing of the national anthem, the entire Indiana Fever team knelt and locked arms…

Gamecock Volleyball Drops Conference Opener at Missouri

COLUMBIA, MO. (USC SID) – The South Carolina volleyball team opened the SEC season Wednesday night at Missouri (10-3, 1-0 SEC), and the Gamecocks (12-1, 0-1) saw their 12-match win streak ended in a 3-0 decision. 1st Set: The Gamecocks were tentative on the attack early in the first set, resorting to tips a rolls and Missouri built an early lead it would…

USC Will Not Submit Bid for 2017 NCAA Tournament

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – The University of South Carolina and the Columbia Regional Sports Council will not submit a bid to host the 2017 NCAA Men’s Basketball First and Second Rounds, school officials announced Wednesday. The lack of availability of full service hotel properties for the dates (March 17-19) precludes USC and Columbia from hosting the event. USC and…

Former Gamecock Pharoh Cooper Returns to Rams Practice

By: Alden Gonzalez, ESPN

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — Pharoh Cooper, Nelson Spruce, and E.J. Gaines are all expected to practice for the Los Angeles Rams this week and all have at least a slight chance of being ready for this Sunday’s Week 3 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from Raymond James Stadium. They would all provide major boosts to areas in desperate need…

Gamecock Volleyball Opens SEC Play at Missouri

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – Hoping to match the program’s best start since 2012, the South Carolina volleyball team heads on the road Wednesday night to open the conference season at Missouri. The Gamecocks, currently one of just five undefeated teams remaining in Division I, will have their match air nationally on ESPNU at 9 p.m. ET with Courtney Lyle and Jenny…

Frank Martin Set To Join NABC Board Of Directors

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (USC SID) – The National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) announced on Wednesday five head men’s basketball coaches who have been appointed to its board of directors, including fifth-year South Carolina head coach Frank Martin. Martin joins new appointees Bill Coen (Northeastern), Ed Cooley (Providence), Matt Painter (Purdue) and Gary Waters (Cleveland State) on the board. “I’m honored that…