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Gamecock lacrosse raising funds for trip to National Championship Tournament

The Gamecock Men’s Lacrosse team is conducting a fundraising blitz over the next month, according to the team.

Gamecock transfer Felipe Haase heading to Mercer

Former Gamecock Felipe Haase is joining Mercer, the school announced Tuesday.

Gamecocks traveling Charlottesville for NCAA Championships

South Carolina men's tennis earned a bid to the NCAA Championships for the 25th time in program history and the sixth time under head coach Josh Goffi. Ranked 17th in the nation last week, the Gamecocks (17-9, 5-7 SEC) will play ETSU in first-round action at 10 a.m. on Fri., May 4, while the other Charlottesville match features host and fifth-ranked Virginia against Saint John's.

Gamecocks No. 4 seed for NCAA Championships

The Gamecock women's tennis team heads to the NCAA Championships for the 25th-consecutive year and hosts the First and Second Rounds at the Carolina Tennis Center in Columbia, S.C., for the fourth year in-a-row.

USC Athletics Director Ray Tanner receives two-year contract extension

The South Carolina Board of Trustees approved a new contract extension for USC Athletics Director Ray Tanner Monday.

Donnie Shell holds fourth-annual golf tourney to help SC State students

Donnie Shell grew up in a big family, one of nine children. If weren't for the opportunity to play football and baseball at South Carolina State, he wouldn't have been able to afford a college education.

USC Board of Trustees approved phase II of plan to revitalize Williams-Brice for 2020

The University of South Carolina Board of Trustees issued Phase II approval for a renovation to Williams-Brice Stadium, school officials announced Monday.

Chase Elliott wins at Talladega

Chase Elliott has won the Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway, giving Chevrolet its first victory of the season.

Braves acquire veteran left-hander Blevins from Oakland

The Atlanta Braves have acquired left-hander Jerry Blevins from the Oakland Athletics for $1.

Fireflies shut out in Charleston

Wagner Lagrange slashed a pair of singles on Sunday, but Columbia closed out its road trip with a 3-0 loss to Charleston at Joe Riley Park. The Fireflies had the tying run at the plate in the ninth inning but failed to score.

Gamecocks swept by Missouri in rain-shortened finale

The University of South Carolina baseball team fell to Missouri, 9-7, in a rain-shortened seven-inning game Sunday afternoon at Taylor Stadium.

Gamecocks set homer record, drop series to Georgia

No. 14 South Carolina softball tied the school record for home runs in a season in heartbreaking 3-2 loss to No. 15 Georgia on Sunday at Carolina Softball Stadium at Beckham Field. Lauren Stewart broke up the Bulldog no-hit bid in the bottom of the fifth with a solo home run off the foul pole in left to give the Gamecocks No. 65 on the year.

Tigers Rally For 11-7 Win Over No. 11 Georgia Tech

Justin Hawkins' two-run homer in the eighth inning tied the score and Grayson Byrd's three-run homer later in the frame gave Clemson the lead, as the Tigers overcame a 7-3 deficit in its 11-7 victory over No. 11 Georgia Tech at Russ Chandler Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

Chapin girls lacrosse completes undefeated season, wins state

Chapin made their third-straight appearance in a state championship game Saturday and won the first SCHSL title for their program.

Gamecocks drop seventh-straight SEC series, blanked at Missouri

The University of South Carolina baseball team was held to one hit on the night by the Missouri pitching staff and the Tigers put up eight runs in the bottom of the seventh in an 11-0 win over the Gamecocks Saturday night at Taylor Stadium.

Seven-Run Seventh Inning Propels No. 11 Georgia Tech Over Clemson 13-8

No. 11 Georgia Tech scored seven runs in the seventh inning to rally for a 13-8 victory over Clemson at Russ Chandler Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The Yellow Jackets, who took a 2-0 series lead, improved to 30-13 overall and 15-8 in the ACC.

Clemson Finishes 2019 NFL Draft With Six Total Selections

The Day 3 selections of defensive end Austin Bryant and wide receiver Hunter Renfrow brought Clemson’s total number of draftees in the 2019 NFL Draft to six on Saturday.

Daley Selected by Panthers in Sixth Round of NFL Draft

University of South Carolina offensive tackle Dennis Daley was selected by the Carolina Panthers with the 212th pick in the sixth round of the 2019 NFL Draft. He is the third Gamecock offensive tackle drafted since 2015, joining Corey Robinson and Brandon Shell.

Fenton Selected by Chiefs in Sixth Round of NFL Draft

University of South Carolina cornerback Rashad Fenton was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs with the 201st pick in the sixth round of the 2019 NFL Draft.

Georgia comes back to top Carolina in extra innings

No. 14 South Carolina softball dropped a heartbreaking 6-4 game in eight innings to No. 15 Georgia on Saturday at Carolina Softball Stadium at Beckham Field.

Georgia Tech edges Clemson, 8-7

No. 11 Georgia Tech made the most of its six hits in its 8-7 victory over Clemson at Russ Chandler Stadium on Friday night. The Yellow Jackets, who took a 1-0 lead in the series, improved to 29-13 overall and 14-8 in the ACC. The Tigers, who outhit Georgia Tech 13-6, fell to 26-17 overall and 11-11 in ACC play.