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March Madness: SC’s Staley believes others besides Cardoso deserved penalties in SEC tourney scuffle

South Carolina coach Dawn Staley understands why suspended forward and leading scorer Kamilla Cardoso will miss the women’s NCAA Tournament opener.

Top-seeded Gamecocks open NCAA Tournament action Friday

No. 1 South Carolina opens play in the 2024 NCAA Tournament Friday at 2 p.m., facing Presbyterian at Colonial Life Arena.

ACC sues Clemson in North Carolina, day after school filed lawsuit in South Carolina against league

A day after Clemson sued the Atlantic Coast Conference, the ACC filed a lawsuit against the school in a North Carolina court, saying the school is breaking its agreements with the league by challenging its exit fees and contract that binds members through their media rights.

Presbyterian women win 49-42 over Sacred Heart in NCAA Tournament debut

Mara Neira made sure Presbyterian’s first-ever NCAA Tournament game was memorable, scoring 14 points, including two free throws with 26.1 seconds left, as the Blue Hose beat Sacred Heart 49-42 in the First Four on Wednesday night.

No. 23 Gamecocks take down rival Tigers in 12 innings

The 23rd ranked South Carolina softball team (22-7) took down rival and 11th ranked Clemson (21-7) 6-4 Wednesday night (March 20) in 12 innings. The Gamecocks take the early advantage to earning the point for the Palmetto Series Presented by the South Carolina Education Lottery.

Wright hits three homers in No. 3 Clemson's 11-1 win in eight innings over Blue Hose

Blake Wright hit three of No. 3 Clemson’s six home runs in its 11-1 victory over Presbyterian at Fluor Field on Wednesday night. The Tigers, who won both games of the season series, improved to 19-2, while the Blue Hose fell to 9-12.

Cardoso, Paopao named AP All-Americans

South Carolina women’s basketball seniors Kamilla Cardoso and Te-Hina Paopao earned All-America honors from the Associated Press.

No. 16 South Carolina Faces Oregon in NCAA Tournament Thursday

No. 16 South Carolina faces Oregon in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday. Tip-off is slated for 4 p.m. (ET) with Andrew Catalon, Steve Lappas and Evan Washburn on the call for the TNT broadcast.

SEC sticking to 8-game league football schedule through at least 2025

The Southeastern Conference is sticking to an eight-game league schedule for at least two more seasons.

Former Alabama head coach Mike Shula an offensive analyst at South Carolina

Former Alabama head coach and quarterback Mike Shula will serve an an offensive analyst at South Carolina this season.

Allen University welcomes former Gamecock as new head women's basketball coach

Allen University has announced a former Gamecock as its new women's basketball head coach.

Clemson files lawsuit against ACC over 'exorbitant' exit fees

In a significant move that could continue to alter the rapidly shifting landscape of college sports, Clemson filed a lawsuit against the ACC on Tuesday that portends its exit from the league.

Staley Named USBWA National Coach of the Year

South Carolina women’s basketball head coach Dawn Staley earned National Coach of the Year honors from the U.S. Basketball Writers Association, the organization announced Monday

SC WBB forward entering transfer portal

University of South Carolina head women's basketball coach Dawn Staley announced Monday that freshman forward Shahnya Jah has entered the transfer portal.

Blue Hose face Sacred Heart in the NCAA Tournament

The Presbyterian College Blue Hose women's basketball team will play the Sacred Heart Pioneers this week in the NCAA Tournaments first four at the Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C.

No. 13 Cougars matched with No. 4 Alabama in NCAA first round

The College of Charleston men's basketball team will travel to Spokane, Washington to take on No. 4 Alabama in the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament.

Gamecocks Win Sunday Game at Ole Miss, 6-2

The University of South Carolina baseball team closed out its series with Ole Miss with a 6-2 win on Sunday afternoon (March 17) at Swayze Field.

Clemson selected for NCAA Tournament as No. 6 Seed in West Region

Clemson University men’s basketball earned an at-large bid into the 2024 NCAA Tournament as a No. 6 seed and will face the No. 11 seed New Mexico in Memphis, Tenn.

Gamecocks grab third-straight NCAA Tournament overall No. 1 Seed

For the third time in as many seasons, South Carolina women’s basketball earned the NCAA Tournament’s No. 1 overall seed.

Gamecock men's basketball dancing in the Steel City

Gamecocks and Oregon in the first round of the NCAA tournament

No. 8 Tigers down No. 6 Duke 8-6 In 10 innings to win series

Jimmy Obertop and Jacob Hinderleider both hit home runs in the 10th inning to lead No. 8 Clemson to an 8-6 victory over No. 6 Duke at Jack Coombs Field on Sunday afternoon.

No. 8 Clemson evens series with 8-7 Win at No. 6 Duke

Tristan Smith totaled a career-high 10 strikeouts and home runs by Jimmy Obertop and Tristan Bissetta propelled No. 8 Clemson to an 8-7 victory over No. 3 Duke at Jack Coombs Field on Saturday afternoon.

Gamecocks drop Saturday contest at Ole Miss, 12-3

The University of South Carolina baseball team dropped the middle game of a three-game set at Ole Miss, 12-3, on Saturday afternoon (March 16) at Swayze Field.