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Harris named to Wooden Award preseason top 30

Another national award watch list added South Carolina senior guard Tyasha Harris, who earned a spot on the John R. Wooden Award presented by Wendy's Women's Preseason Top 30, the organization announced today.

Lawson Named To Coaches Preseason All-SEC First Team

Lawson, who also earned All-SEC Freshman Team accolades from the coaches last March, posted 18 double-figure scoring games last season, and had eight games with five or more assists, while leading or sharing the team lead in scoring 12 times.

Highlighted by Fisk, Krzeczowski, Six Gamecocks Earn All-SEC Honors

South Carolina seniors Grace Fisk and Mikayla Krzeczowski both earned major SEC season awards to lead six Gamecocks recognized by the league on Sunday. Fisk was named Co-Defender of the Year while Krzeczowski earned the SEC's first Goalkeeper of the Year award.

Benedict tops Clark Atlanta for first win of season

After a season full of almost and close calls, the Benedict College Tigers unleashed a season-high 214 yards rushing and defeated Clark Atlanta University 31-7 for their first victory of the season on Saturday afternoon at Charlie W. Johnson Stadium.

Newberry earns thrilling OT victory over Pembroke

An exciting game at Setzler Field saw the Newberry Wolves move to 4-5 on the season as they defeated the UNC-Pembroke Braves in overtime 37-34 Saturday afternoon. The victory was Newberry's first in a one possession game since defeating Carson-Newman 25-21 on September 23, 2017.

NCAA denies waiver for USC's Destiny Littleton

South Carolina women's basketball redshirt sophomore transfer Destiny Littleton's request for a waiver to play for the Gamecocks this season has been denied by the NCAA.

Gamecocks top CIU in exhibition game, 87-50

South Carolina defeated Columbia International, 87-50, in an exhibition contest Wednesday night at Colonial Life Arena. Sophomore guard AJ Lawson led all scorers with 23 points and was one of four Gamecocks in double figures.

WATCH: CIU coach says campus is "buzzing" before matchup with Gamecocks

The South Carolina men's basketball team will host Columbia International on Wednesday night in an exhibition contest at Colonial Life Arena. Tip time for the free admission matchup is set for 7 p.m. There will not be an audio or video stream of Wednesday's exhibition contest.

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