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WATCH: USC Starts Home Slate Right, Beating ECU

Greg Brzozowski

Williams-Brice Stadium officially welcomed Will Muschamp for his first Saturday with the Gamecocks, as his new starting quarterback, freshman Brandon McIlwain, helped lead South Carolina to a 20-15 win over East Carolina. The USC offense scored 17 quick points in the first quarter while the defense forced three turnovers in the red zone to earn their second win in three…
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Gamecocks Win Two Matches Saturday to Clinch Tournament Title

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COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – The South Carolina volleyball team ended the non-conference season with a pair of wins Saturday to close out the Gamecock Invitational, running its season record to 12-0. The Gamecocks beat William & Mary (6-7) in four sets and swept Gardner-Webb (8-5). Mikayla Shields earned tournament MVP after totaling 21 in the two Saturday matches and 40 for…
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Gamecocks Net 1-0 Victory Over FAU

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BOCA RATON, Fla. (USC SID) — South Carolina (3-3-0, 1-0-0 C-USA) pitched a 1-0 shutout over conference foe Florida Atlantic (1-3-1, 0-1-0 C-USA) on the road tonight in the team’s opening game in Conference-USA play. The Gamecocks were dominant defensively, allowing just six shots and one shot on goal all night by the Owls. The shutout was the team’s first this…
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McIlwain starts, defense saves USC in 20-15 win

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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina ‘s defense accepted coach Will Muschamp’s challenge and his freshman quarterback made his coach’s decision to start him look good as the Gamecocks beat East Carolina 20-15 on Saturday. After last week’s loss, Muschamp said he had to find players who could tackle. His defense did him even better, picking off a pass and…
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Gamecocks Win Home Opener 20-15

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COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO )– The South Carolina Gamecocks beat the East Carolina Pirates in the home opener led by true Freshman Quarterback Brandon McIlwain. The Gamecocks scored 17 of their 20 points in the first quarter. The Gamecock defense forced four turnovers and sacked the ECU quarterback four times. The Gamecocks are now 2-1 and 1-1 in the SEC. The…