USC Gamecocks

Blue Tosses One-Hitter in 8-0 (6) Win over Troy

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COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — Gamecock junior Nickie Blue kept Troy (23-11) in check, only allowing one hit as South Carolina (26-9) picked up a 8-0 win in six innings at Carolina Softball Stadium at Beckham Field. Blue (12-7) tossed her second career complete-game one-hitter, giving up two walks in her second shutout of the season, this coming against a…

Sarah Schmelzel Continues Strong Play At Bryan National Collegiate

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BROWNS SUMMIT, N.C. (USC SID) — Women’s golfer Sarah Schmelzel continued to pace South Carolina at the Bryan National Collegiate on Saturday, as the senior carded a 1-under 71 to move into a tie for second place (144, E) on the individual leaderboard. The Gamecocks sit in fourth place at 20-over (596) for the tournament following their 299 (+11) in…

Starke Wins Mackenzie Tour Q-School as Four Gamecocks Earn 2016 Tour Status

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PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — University of South Carolina Men’s Golf senior Will Starke won medalist honors at the second round of Mackenzie Tour Q-School, which wrapped up Saturday afternoon at the Wannamaker Course at PGA Golf Club. Starke posted a four-round score of 272 (-16) to top Gamecock teammate Matt NeSmith by two strokes. Starke earns a full exemption to the 2016 Mackenzie Tour…

Wilson Named WBCA All-American

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COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — South Carolina sophomore forward A’ja Wilson is one of 10 NCAA Division I players named to the 2016 WBCA Coaches’ All-America Team, which the organization announced today in a ceremony held at Bankers Life Fieldhouse during the NCAA Women’s Final Four Super Saturday festivities. Wilson adds this recognition to All-America honors from the Associated Press…

Stellar Pitching Paves Way to 4-0 USC Win Over Vanderbilt

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NASHVILLE, TENN. (USC SID) — Freshman right-hander Braden Webb struck out 11 batters in eight scoreless innings and limited third ranked Vanderbilt to just two hits as second ranked South Carolina defeated the Commodores 4-0 in game two of a three-game SEC baseball series.  The Gamecocks improve to 24-4 and 7-1 in the SEC with Vanderbilt dropping to 22-5 and…

USC Extends Frank Martin’s Contract Through 2022

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COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — The University of South Carolina Board of Trustees approved on Friday a four-year contract extension for Gamecock men’s basketball head coach Frank Martin.  Martin’s contract has been extended through the 2021-22 season, beginning at $2.45 million.  Steadily improving in each of Martin’s four years as head coach, South Carolina posted one of the top season…

Garnet and Black Spring Game Details Released

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COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — The University of South Carolina football team will wrap up its spring drills on Saturday, April 9, with the annual Garnet & Black Spring Game. Admission is free for the noon contest at Williams-Brice Stadium. Beginning at 11 a.m., over 100 former Gamecock lettermen will take part in a flag football game on the north…

Muschamp to visit Nine Locations in South Carolina

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COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — The Gamecock Club is excited to announce the 2016 “Spurs Up” Tour featuring Head Football Coach Will Muschamp. Coach Muschamp will visit a total of nine locations in the state of South Carolina and each event will provide the opportunity for autographs and an update from Coach Muschamp. Visit http://thegamecockclub.com/spursuptour/ for event details! Wednesday, April…