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Gamecock Softball Sweeps Charleston Southern

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – South Carolina (26-18) came out with the bats on fire, downing Charleston Southern (22-30) in a 12-0 win in game one of Tuesday’s doubleheader at Carolina Softball Stadium at Beckham Field. The Gamecocks sent 11 batters to the plate in both the first and third to score all their runs. The five in the first…

Gamecocks Face Charleston Southern at Home in Tuesday Doubleheader

GAMECOCKS FACE CHARLESTON SOUTHERN AT HOME IN TUESDAY DOUBLEHEADER Finishing the eight-day stretch of non-conference games, South Carolina (25-18) and Charleston Southern (22-29) play a doubleheader on Tuesday at 5 p.m. at Carolina Softball Stadium at Beckham Field. Brad Muller and former All-American Megan Matthews Buning will have the call on SEC Network + on Watch ESPN. Live stats will…

South Carolina Hosts Davidson On Tuesday Night

COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina (22-13) closes out its homestand with a Tuesday night non-conference tilt vs. Davidson (18-15). First pitch is scheduled for 7 p.m. The game will be broadcast on SEC Network Plus and can be heard on the Gamecock IMG Network including flagship station, 107.5 FM, “The Game.”  Freshman right-hander Cody Morris will start for the Gamecocks….

Rangers closer Sam Dyson to 10-day DL with bruised hand

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The Texas Rangers placed right-hander Sam Dyson on the 10-day disabled list with a right-hand bruise Monday, one day after the closer blew a save for the third time this season. According to manager Jeff Banister, Dyson was hurt while trying to field a comebacker in the ninth inning of Sunday’s 8-7 loss in Seattle. Dyson…

Montgomery gets 1st win, Yanks beat White Sox for 8th in row

NEW YORK  (AP) — The way Jordan Montgomery keeps his cool on the mound, it’s hard to believe he’s a rookie. The way the New York Yankees keep winning games lately, it’s easy to forget who they’re missing. Montgomery took a shutout into the seventh inning for his first major league win, Matt Holliday hit a three-run homer in his…

Gamecock Athletics Holds 2017 Gamecock Gala

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The University of South Carolina Athletics Department held its annual Gamecock Gala on Monday evening at Colonial Life Arena.  The event honored the University’s student-athletes for their accomplishments during the 2016-17 campaign.  Student-athletes, administrators, coaches and special guests attended the elegant event, which featured a red carpet entrance, heavy hors d’oeuvres and a special awards ceremony with…

Dozier Staying in Draft, Ending Gamecocks Career

Five days after PJ Dozier announced his intentions to declare for the NBA Draft, word leaked Monday that he’ll be staying there. The Spring Valley alum and former high school All-American is reportedly signing with an agent, ending his collegiate eligibility, and turning pro. The news was first reported by The Vertical. The Gamecocks’ 6’6″ guard said last week he…

Highlights, Holbrook’s Breakdown of USC’s 6-1 Win vs. MSU

A five-run eighth inning gave the Gamecocks (22-13, 8-7 SEC) a 6-1 victory, avoiding a sweep in their series finale against Mississippi State on Sunday. Carlos Cortes hit his third home run in two games. Adam Hill only allowed one run in six innings pitched. Josh Reagan (4-1) recorded the win in two scoreless innings in relief. Closer Tyler Johnson…