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Mikayla Shields Named SEC Freshman of the Week

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COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – The first Southeastern Conference weekly awards were released for volleyball Monday afternoon, and outside hitter Mikayla Shields was recognized as the Freshman of the Week after earning MVP honors at the College of Charleston Invitational. Shields is the first Gamecock to earn SEC weekly honors since Aubrey Ezell in October of last season. It was an impressive debut for the…
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ICYMI: Former Gamecock Pharoh Cooper Out with Shoulder Injury

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AP/Jack Dempsey IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Rams rookie receiver Pharoh Cooper probably will miss the regular-season opener after getting hurt in an exhibition game Saturday. Rams coach Jeff Fisher said Sunday night that Cooper has an injured shoulder. Cooper has two receptions for 30 yards and a touchdown in the Rams’ first three preseason games. The fourth-round pick…
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No. 24 Gamecock Soccer Hosts Mercer On Tuesday

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COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — No. 24 South Carolina men’s soccer (0-1-0) will host Mercer (1-0-0) on Tuesday at Stone Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m., vs. the Bears. The match begins a month-long promotion for Ovarian Cancer awareness. The Gamecocks will wear teal warmup shirts for the contest, and fans who wear teal will receive $1 admission (read…
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WATCH: A.J. Turner Talks RB Battle

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While Gamecock fans wait for an answer on who’s starting at quarterback this Thursday at Vanderbilt, the battle at running back continues into game week. As leading returning rusher David Williams continues to work his way back into the coaching staff’s good graces, redshirt freshman A.J. Turner discusses how he’s learning the offense by getting first team reps. Click the…
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Simone Wark’s Late Game-Winner Pushes Gamecocks Past UCF, 2-1

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ORLANDO, Fla. – Sophomore forward Simone Wark netted the game winner in the 83rd minute to push South Carolina women’s soccer past UCF, 2-1, Sunday night at UCF Soccer Complex. With the victory, the Gamecocks (3-0-1) extended their winning streak to three games and remained unbeaten on the season. The Knights dropped to 1-3-0 following the loss. South Carolina’s attack…
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Gamecocks Volleyball Earns Tournament Title With Sweep of Binghamton

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The South Carolina volleyball team secured the College of Charleston Invitational title Saturday afternoon, after it swept Binghamton (0-2) 25-13, 28-26, 25-20 to end the weekend 3-0. Mikayla Shields was named tournament MVP after recording 33 kills over the three matches, and Koko Atoa-Williams and Aubrey Ezell made the All-Tournament team. 1st Set: South Carolina led wire-to-wire to take the opening set in convincing fashion. The offense…