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A’ja Wilson Named 2015 USA Basketball Female Athlete of the Year

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COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina sophomore forward A’ja Wilson was named 2015 USA Basketball Female Athlete of the Year for her performance at the 2015 FIBA U19 World Championship in Chekhov, Russia, this summer. “A’ja’s performance this past summer at the FIBA U19 World Championship was impressive,” said Jim Tooley, USA Basketball CEO/Executive Director. “She was a team leader statistically…

No. 2 Women’s Hoops Set for Pre-Holiday Finale

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Date: Tue., Dec. 22, 2015 Tipoff: 7 p.m.; Doors open at 6 p.m. Location: Columbia, S.C. Arena: Colonial Life Arena Tickets: $8 Adult, $4 Youth (17 and under) Broadcast: SEC Network+ (Derek Scott, play-by-play; Debbie Antonelli, analyst) Radio: 107.5 The Game (Brad Muller);GamecocksOnline.com Live Stats:GamecocksOnline.com COLUMBIA, S.C. — No. 2/2 South Carolina closes out its pre-holiday schedule with a 7 p.m. tipoff against Elon on Tue., Dec. 22, at…

Adams to Play in Senior Bowl

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COLUMBIA, S.C. (December 21, 2015) — University of South Carolina senior tight end Jerell Adams has accepted an invitation to play in the 2016 Reese’s Senior Bowl. Adams, a 6-6, 231-pounder from Pinewood, S.C., was the Gamecocks’ second-leading receiver in 2015 with 28 receptions for 421 yards (15.0 yards per catch). He was also second on the team with three…

Cooper, Moore Earn Phil Steele Recognition

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COLUMBIA, S.C. (December 21, 2015) — University of South Carolina junior Pharoh Cooper has been selected to Phil Steele Publication’s All-SEC first-team unit as a wide receiver, while junior linebacker Skai Moore garnered a spot on Steele’s All-SEC second team. Cooper a 5-11, 207-pounder from Havelock, N.C., led the team with 66 receptions for 973 yards and eight touchdowns during…

USC Ranked #35 in Preseason Collegiate Baseball Poll

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Columbia, S.C. – South Carolina is ranked No. 35 in the nation in the Collegiate Baseball Preseason Top 40 as announced on Monday morning.  The Gamecocks begin the 2016 season on Friday, Feb. 19 hosting Albany at Founders Park. South Carolina is one of nine SEC schools to be ranked in the preseason poll.  Also ranked is Florida (No. 1),…

Gamecocks Shoot Past East Carolina 88-57

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MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. – No. 2/2 South Carolina got a third-straight double-double from junior center Alaina Coates and a season-high 18 points from senior guard Tiffany Mitchell to collect an 88-57 win over East Carolina Sunday afternoon at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center. The Pirates (6-6) got into foul trouble early against the inside action by the Gamecocks (11-0), and…

Staley’s Gamecocks Ready for Beach Showdown vs. ECU

By USC SID

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — No. 2/2 South Carolina plays its lone December game away from home on Sun., Dec. 20, as the Gamecocks travel to Myrtle Beach, S.C., for a 1 p.m. tipoff against East Carolina at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center. Playing as part of the CresCom Bank Carolinas College Women’s Challenge, South Carolina (10-0) will face a…

Dambaugh Grabs Fourth-Place Honors At Dixie Amateur

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CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. – South Carolina women’s golfer Katelyn Dambaugh concluded play at the Dixie Amateur on Saturday, tallying a 3-over (75) at TPC Eagle Trace on her way to fourth place. She totaled a score of 285 (-3) and finished as one of just eight golfers to end the 72-hole event under par. The Goose Creek, S.C., native marks…

No. 25 South Carolina Travels To Clemson Friday Night

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COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina will have its first true road test when it travels to face intrastate rival Clemson on Friday in Greenville at Bon Secours Arena. The matchup is the 166th all-time between the two schools and the 11th contest in the Palmetto Series this season. GAME STORYLINES – South Carolina is in its 108th season of varsity basketball…