Gamecock Basketball

Gamecocks headed to Sweet 16 for 2pm tipoff in Greensboro

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Dawn Staley and the Gamecock Womens Basketball team are just days ways away from their sixth straight trip to the Sweet 16. The Gamecocks will tip off against Baylor at 2 p.m. Saturday in Greensboro. The two teams played earlier this season with Baylor winning by 25 points. CHARLOTTE (WOLO) – For the sixth-straight season, the Gamecocks…

USC To Face Illinois State For First Round Tip-Off

By: Bryson Allen-Williams

COLUMBIA,SC- The 2017 Puerto Rico tip-off was released Wednesday, it was announced that the Gamecocks would face Illinois State on Thursday, Nov. 16, at 11:30 am. The tip-off will be played Nov. 16th through Nov. 19th in Fajardo, Puerto Rico. The Gamecocks also announced they will host Western Michigan on Nov. 13th in a non-bracketed game. This is the first…

ABC Columbia in Phoenix for the Final Four

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– It’s the biggest game in the country and the University of South Carolina Men’s Basketball team has an invite to the Final Four. The Gamecocks are in Phoenix for the Saturday Night Match Up and so is our ABC Columbia Sports team. Stay with us on-line and on air for all your game day coverage. Plus, Join…

Frank Martin previews Gonzanga

Martin talks with media

South Carolina’s head basketball coach Frank Martin met with the media today. Martin discussed his team, and the upcoming final four game Saturday night versus Gonzaga. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, USC Gamecocks Tags: Basketball, Final Four, Frank Martin, Gamecock Basketball, Gamecocks

Gamecock Men and Women’s Gear Selling Fast

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Final Four mania has reached Midlands store shelves, and many stores are trying to keep up with the demand for Gamecock gear. At Garnet and Black Traditions, off Columbiana, the store tells us the Hats, ‘Cut the Net’ T-shirts and the Double Trouble t-shirts are among their hottest sellers. Fans are showing their support for both the…

Festival Celebrating River to Showcase Musicians, Gamecock Basketball

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Midlands residents can celebrate the beauty of Columbia’s Congaree River, while listening to local musicians and watching the Gamecocks play in their first Final Four bid. The 7th River Rocks Music Festival takes place Saturday, April 1, behind Founders Park, starting at noon. The annual festival features a full lineup of musical acts, along with drinks from…

USC Fans Still Celebrating: Road to the Final Four

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Gamecock fans are still riding high after the University of South Carolina’s Men’s Basketball team stunned Florida Sunday for a spot in the Final Four. Fans, students and die hards are celebrating across the Midlands and the state. Near campus it was a celebration like none have seen, complete with dips in the fountain near the campus…

Gamecock Fans Descend on NYC for March Madness

New York, New York (WOLO)– Start spreading the Gamecock cheer. Friday night University of South Carolina fans descended on New York City and Madison Square Garden to cheer on the Gamecock Men’s Basketball team. The program, led by head coach Frank Martin, is making history. The Gamecocks have been the story of the Tournament, after knocking off (10) Marquette and…