A career-high 19 points from freshman guard Khadijah Sessions propelled No. 15/13 South Carolina past Auburn 59-51 Sunday afternoon at Colonial Life Arena. Sessions shot 8-of-9 from the free throw line, including 5-of-6 in the final 90 seconds of the game to help seal the victory.
Deke Adams has been named defensive line coach at the University of South Carolina, Gamecocks’ head coach Steve Spurrier announced today.
Following last Saturday’s loss to Vanderbilt, USC head coach Frank Martin said his squad lacks “personality.” With the loss, the Gamecocks fell to 11-6 on the season, and 1-3 in SEC play.
Team physician, Dr. Jeffrey Guy, says Shaw’s surgery for a left foot sprain was successful, but he would not recover in time to take part in spring workouts.
South Carolina (10-0) has matched its best start in program history. It tries to end the team’s 0-8 mark against top-ranked teams when the Cardinal (9-0) come to Colonial Life Arena on Wednesday night.
Holtz coached the Gamecocks for six seasons from 1999-2004. He had the only winless season of his career while at South Carolina, going 0-11 in 1999 before the team rebounded with a 17-7 record and win consecutive Outback Bowls the next two years.
Michigan coach Brady Hoke has suspended cornerback J.T. Floyd, punter Will Hagerup and linebacker Brandin Hawthorne for a violation of team rules.
He has been defensive coordinator at South Carolina, Clemson, Alabama and Mississippi State. His final Gamecocks defense ranked third nationally in yards allowed and second-best against the pass.
Dawn Staley has South Carolina off to its best start in 10 years and playing with a hustle the three-time Olympic gold medalist loves.
The veteran coach has been a successful defensive coordinator at several schools, including South Carolina, Mississippi State, Alabama and Clemson before coming to Hattiesburg, Miss.
