Gamecocks

Gamecocks down USC Upstate 2-1 in season-opener

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — South Carolina opened its 2017 season with a 2-1 victory over USC Upstate on Friday night. A huge crowd of 5,048 fans packed Stone Stadium for the season opener. Sophomore striker Luca Mayr (65′) and true freshman midfielder Petter Soelberg (30′) each tallied goals for the Gamecocks. The Spartans jumped out of the gates quickly, scoring…