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No. 17 Gamecocks begin SEC play on the road

The Gamecocks (No. 17/18) hit the road to open up SEC play for the second-straight year after opening at Tennessee in 2017.

A'ja Wilson named finalist for Citizen Naismith Player of the Year

South Carolina senior forward A’ja Wilson is one of four finalists for the Citizen Naismith Women’s Player of the Year award, the Atlanta Tipoff Club announced today.

Gamecocks move Pro Day

The South Carolina football program will hold its annual Pro Timing Day on Tuesday, March 20, when 12 draft-eligible former Gamecock players are slated to work out for NFL coaches and scouts.

Clemson returns to NCAA Tournament play vs. New Mexico State

Clemson is making their return to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in seven years, the second time under Brad Brownell, as the Tigers will take on New Mexico State Friday night in the first round.

Gamecocks begin title defense Friday night vs. NC A&T

No. 7/7 South Carolina opens its NCAA Tournament Fri., March 16, as a No. 2 seed in the Albany Region, facing North Carolina A&T at 7:30 p.m. in the second game of the double-header at Colonial Life Arena.

Gamecocks face #2 Florida to open SEC play

The University of South Carolina baseball team opens play in the Southeastern Conference as the Gamecocks welcome No. 2 Florida to Founders Park for a weekend series. The series starts on Friday, March 16 at 7 p.m. with Saturday’s game beginning at 4 p.m. Sunday’s series finale will start at 1 p.m.

College of Charleston taking next step into March Madness

Earl Grant has brought the College of Charleston to their first NCAA Tournament in the 21st century, traveling across the country to face Auburn in the first round.

Clemson not concerned with outside opinions at NCAA Tourney

Clemson is preparing to play in their first NCAA Tournament game in the last seven years, as the Tigers take on New Mexico State in the final game of the first round.

Clemson holds pro day for prospective NFL players

Outgoing Clemson players, alongside alums of the program, worked to impress visiting NFL scouts Thursday at the Tigers' Pro Day.

Gamecocks drawing on SEC success before defending NCAA title

Friday marks the beginning of Carolina's journey to climb to the top of college basketball for the second-straight season, as the defending national champion Gamecocks open their run in the 2018 NCAA Tournament.

Gamecocks schedule games with App State, Troy and Georgia State

The Gamecocks have agreed to a three-game series with Appalachian State University. The Mountaineers will come to Columbia and Williams-Brice Stadium on November 9, 2019, with the Gamecocks making a return trip to Boone, N.C., on September 20, 2025. An additional game is scheduled for Columbia at a date to be determined during the 2027 season.

Panthers re-sign Peppers; complete the trade for Smith

Julius Peppers isn’t done playing football just yet. The 38-year-old free agent re-signed with the Panthers on Wednesday, agreeing to a one-year contract.

Ellington agrees to new deal with Texans

Former Gamecocks two-sport star Bruce Ellington reportedly is resigning with the Houston Texans after joining the team last season in training camp.

Wilson named finalist for National Player of the Year

South Carolina senior forward A’ja Wilson has been named a finalist for the 2018 Wade Trophy, the WBCA announced Wednesday. The Hopkins, S.C., native is one of four finalists for the national player of the year honor, joining Oregon’s Sabrina Ionescu, Ohio State’s Kelsey Mitchell and UConn’s Katie Lou Samuelson.

Gamecocks win fifth-straight before SEC play

South Carolina (12-5) had its offense clicking on Wednesday evening at Founders Park in a 12-3 win over Harvard (6-8). The Gamecocks belted out 14 hits, knocking in 11 runs.

Claflin changing conferences, leaving SIAC for CIAA

After notifying the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) of its decision to exit, Claflin University is pleased to announce that it is joining the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA), commencing July, 1, 2018.

Clemson blanks CSU, 5-0 behind Byrd's three home runs

Junior Grayson Byrd hit his second, third and fourth career home runs in No. 2 Clemson's 5-0 win over Charleston Southern at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Tuesday night. The Tigers, who won their eighth game in a row and recorded their first shutout of 2018, improved to 16-1, while the Buccaneers fell to 6-12.

White lifts Gamecocks to walk-off win over Texas Tuesday night

Hollywood couldn’t have scripted a better ending as Krystan White blasted her first-career walk-off home run to lift No. 17 South Carolina softball to a 1-0 win over Texas in eight innings Tuesday night at Carolina Softball Stadium at Beckham Field. The victory was Carolina’s first of the season in extra innings and moved the Gamecocks to 22-3 on the year.

#30 Coastal's come back falls short against UConn

Coastal Carolina spotted Connecticut seven runs in the first inning and was down 11-1 after two-and-a-half innings. The Chanticleers would trim its deficit to two in the seventh inning and had bases loaded in the ninth before falling 12-10 to the Huskies at Springs Brooks Stadium.

Ben Lippen hires new football coach

Ben Lippen is excited to announce the addition of James Reynolds as the new Head Varsity Football Coach. Reynolds will be taking over a solid football program with a winning record. The Falcons made it to the SCISA Class 3A semifinals last season and won the State Championship the previous season.