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Frank Martin Talks Georgia, Carrera, New Contract and SEC Schedule

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Frank Martin addressed the media Monday afternoon before (25) USC’s (19-2, 6-2 SEC) trip to Athens for an SEC game with Georgia (11-8, 4-4 SEC) Tuesday. Martin previewed the Georgia game, talked about Michael Carrera’s effort Saturday against Alabama, briefly spoke about the potential of signing a new contract and the back half of the SEC schedule….

(2) Gamecocks Rally Past (10) Texas A&M, 70-63

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COLLEGE STATION, Texas (USC SID) — Sophomore forward A’ja Wilson and senior guard Tiffany Mitchell combined for 47 points to lead the charge for No. 2/2 South Carolina, which rallied to defeat No. 10/10 Texas A&M, 70-63, on Sunday night at Reed Arena. Wilson registered a game-high 27 points on the way to her 10th double-double of the season, while…

(2) USC in Top-10 SEC Showdown Sunday

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COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — No. 2/2 South Carolina kicks off a stretch of three straight games against top 15 opponents with a trip to No. 10/10 Texas A&M for a Sunday showdown at 6 p.m. (ET) on ESPN2. The Gamecocks (20-0, 8-0 SEC) look to continue a two-game win streak against the Aggies (15-5, 5-2 SEC) and remain the…

Martin: “You Don’t Compete and be a Nice Guy”

COLUMBIA, S.C. — After Carolina’s (19-2, 6-2 SEC) 78-64 win over Alabama Saturday night at Colonial Life Arena, the two teams, which combined accumulated 49 personal fouls, exchanged heated words during the postgame handshake. “That’s why in the NBA, they kinda just point at each other,” said USC head coach Frank Martin Saturday. “When the game is over, there’s a…

Gamecocks Remain Perfect at Home With 78-64 Win

By: USC SID

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — The RV/22 South Carolina men’s basketball team earned a hard-fought win over Alabama (11-9, 2-6 SEC) Saturday night, winning 78-64. Michael Carrera’s second-straight game with a double-double led the way, with Sindarius Thornwell and Chris Silva joining him in double figures. Now at 19-2, 6-2 in conference play, the Gamecocks have their highest win total for a season in seven years….

Shortstop Stokes Out Six to Eight Weeks with Foot Fracture

COLUMBIA, S.C. — According to USC Athletics, Carolina sophomore infielder Madison Stokes will be out six to eight weeks after sustaining a Jones Fracture to his right foot. Stokes injured his foot in Friday’s scrimmage and is scheduled to have surgery within the next week Stokes tweeted this Friday. Overwhelmed by the grace that God continues to pursue us with…

Nate Davis Honored to be A Part of “Legends Weekend”

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The USC basketball program is hosting some of Carolina’s most talented former basketball players this weekend in Frank Martin’s annual “Legends Weekend”. Alex English, Jamel Bradley, Jimmy Collins, Nate Davis, Chuck Eidson, Zam Fredrick, Hank Martin and Bryce Sheldon all joined for Friday night’s gathering at the Frank McGuire club at Colonial Life Arena. Former Gamecock great…

Thornwell Wants to Turn Tide Against Tide

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Alabama (11-8) comes to Colonial Life Arena Saturday night for a weekend, SEC trip to play USC (18-2), but Carolina Guard Sindarius Thornwell wants the rematch from January 13th’s Alabama win to be a little different. “Just the simple fact that they gave us our first loss, we’re motivated off of it,” said Thornwell Friday. “They beat…

Gamecocks Host Alabama On Legends Weekend

By USC SID

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — South Carolina hosts Alabama on Saturday in Columbia, marking the second meeting between the two schools this season. Alabama won on its home court just over two weeks ago to give the Gamecocks their first loss of the season. The game is South Carolina’s second at home this week, as the Gamecocks posted an 84-74…

Mitchell Makes Cut For Staley Award

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COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — South Carolina senior guard Tiffany Mitchell has been named to the 2016 Dawn Staley Award Watch List, the Phoenix Club of Philadelphia announced on Friday. Mitchell, who won the honor last season and was one of three finalists for it as a sophomore, will vie for the award that recognizes the nation’s best guard in…