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Denny Hamlin cruises to 2nd Daytona 500 victory in 4 years

Feb 18, 2019 12:09 AM EST

Denny Hamlin came to the Daytona 500 determined to honor his late car owner with a victory.

Gamecocks Clinch Series Win Over Liberty with Walk-Off Wild Pitch

Feb 17, 2019 11:48 PM EST

The University of South Carolina baseball team gave up two first-inning runs, but battled back to tie the game in the middle frames, then walk-off Liberty, 3-2, on a wild pitch with no one out in the ninth, claiming the series win Sunday afternoon.

Gamecocks Earn Third Run-Rule Victory Of Weekend In Win Over St. John's

Feb 17, 2019 11:42 PM EST

No. 14 South Carolina softball used a combination of dominate pitching and timely hitting on its way to a 9-1 victory in five innings over St. John's to close the Gamecock Invitational on Saturday at Carolina Softball Stadium at Beckham Field.

Gamecock Offense Secures Road Win at Florida

Feb 17, 2019 11:40 PM EST

No. 11/14 South Carolina women's basketball used an explosive second quarter to take down Florida 96-77 on the road on Sunday afternoon.

Tatum, Harris, Diallo win titles at All-Star Saturday

Feb 17, 2019 12:47 AM EST

Boston’s Jayson Tatum got his gamewinner from midcourt. Oklahoma City’s Hamidou Diallo went over Shaquille O’Neal to help win his trophy. And Brooklyn’s Joe Harris made all the shots at all the right times to deny Golden State’s Stephen Curry a storybook ending in his hometown.

Olson Belts a Pair as Baseball Bests Liberty

Feb 17, 2019 12:43 AM EST

Jacob Olson belted two home runs and seven different Gamecocks drove in at least one run as the University of South Carolina baseball team defeated Liberty, 13-7, Saturday afternoon at Founders Park.

Clemson splits Saturday doubleheader to conclude opening series

Feb 17, 2019 12:39 AM EST

Bryce Teodosio's grand slam in the fifth inning and 5.0 strong innings pitched by freshman starter Davis Sharpe propelled No. 14 Clemson to a 7-2 victory over South Alabama in the first game of a doubleheader at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

Drotar Ties School Record For RBI In Game As Gamecocks Beat Campbell

Feb 17, 2019 12:37 AM EST

South Carolina softball used a four-home run performance with 15 hits to propel itself to a 16-7 win in five innings over Campbell on Saturday night at Carolina Stadium at Beckham Field. Cayla Drotar tied the school record for RBI in a game with eight as she blasted two home runs, including a grand slam, to help lift the Gamecocks to victory.

Lawson's 3s send South Carolina past Texas A&M 84-77

Feb 17, 2019 12:29 AM EST

A.J. Lawson had 23 points off six of South Carolina's program record-tying 16 3-pointers to rally past Texas A&M 84-77 on Saturday.

Furious Comeback Falls Short for Tigers in Narrow 56-55 Loss

Feb 17, 2019 12:24 AM EST

Down by seven points with 17 seconds left in the game, Clemson University men’s basketball got consecutive threes from Marcquise Reed to cut the deficit to just one. Reed stole the subsequent inbounds pass but had the game-winning shot attempt blocked and Clemson fell to No. 16/20 Louisville by one, 56-55.

Family business: Gamecocks win together again at All-Star Weekend

Feb 15, 2019 11:21 PM EST

Led by Dawn Staley and Lisa Boyer from the bench and thanks in part to 11 points from A'ja Wilson, their Home team won the 2019 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game 82-80 Friday night.

No. 14 Clemson rallies to beat South Alabama on opening day

Feb 15, 2019 10:46 PM EST

Logan Davidson's three-run homer in the fifth inning lifted No. 14 Clemson to a 6-2 victory over South Alabama at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Friday afternoon in both team's season opener.

Gamecocks fall to Liberty in extras on Opening Day

Feb 15, 2019 9:05 PM EST

The Gamecock baseball team held a 5-4 lead with two out in the top of the ninth over Liberty, but a solo home run sent the game to extra and a run in the top of the 11th gave the Flames a 6-5, 11-inning win over the Gamecocks Friday (Feb. 15) on opening day at Founders Park.

A'ja enjoying start of her All-Star experience, reuniting with Gamecocks coaches in Celebrity game

Feb 15, 2019 8:00 PM EST

All-Star weekend is only getting started Friday, but A'ja Wilson is already multiple events in to a busy schedule in the Queen City.

Clemson, South Alabama to play doubleheader Saturday

Feb 15, 2019 2:38 PM EST

Due to forecasted inclement weather on Sunday, the South Alabama vs. Clemson series times this weekend at Doug Kingsmore Stadium have been altered.

Gamecock basketball great named to SEC Legends class

Feb 15, 2019 11:34 AM EST

The SEC announced on Friday its 2019 Legends.

Gamecocks defeat Georgia for sixth-straight SEC win

Feb 14, 2019 10:16 PM EST

No. 11/14 South Carolina women's basketball used a late fourth-quarter run in the fourth quarter to take down Georgia 65-57 at Colonial Life Arena on Thursday night. The Gamecocks (18-6, 10-1 SEC) got 41 points from the bench to defeat the Lady Bulldogs for the 10th-straight time dating back to 2014.

Gamecocks open season with Liberty Friday

Feb 14, 2019 9:37 PM EST

The University of South Carolina baseball team begins its 127th season of play this weekend as the Gamecocks welcome Liberty to Founders Park.

Gamecocks to host NCAA Tournament in Charlotte if eligible

Feb 14, 2019 3:58 PM EST

The Gamecock women's basketball team has been granted a waiver by the NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Committee to host the 2019 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament First & Second Rounds in Charlotte, should the Gamecocks receive a top-16 seed in the tournament, Athletics Director Ray Tanner announced today.