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Gamecocks Defeat Vanderbilt 6-1 on Saturday

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — Sophomore infielder LT Tolbert launched a three-run homer and sophomore right-hander Adam Hill did not allow a hit in six innings of work as sixth ranked South Carolina defeated 21st ranked Vanderbilt 6-1 on Saturday afternoon at Founders Park. The Gamecocks are now 21-10 on the year and 7-5 in the SEC with the Commodores…

Gamecocks ranked 14th in Directors’ Cup Standings

COLUMBIA, S.C. (April 6, 2017) — Following a strong winter sports season, the University of South Carolina has moved into 14th place in the latest 2016-17 Learfield Directors’ Cup Division I Standings, released today. The Learfield Directors’ Cup honors institutions maintaining a broad-based athletics program. Each institution is awarded points in a pre-determined number of sports for men and women….

Staley thanks King James, President Clinton for support

Three days ago, Dawn Staley and the Gamecocks captured their first National Championship with a 67-55 win over Mississippi State in Dallas. The outpour from fans and celebrities has been tremendous. Both NBA star LeBron James and former President Bill Clinton both reached out to Coach Staley to congratulate the Head Gamecock on her first National Title. Categories: Local Sports,…

#11 Gamecocks Begin Series With Vanderbilt On Thursday

Dates: Thursday April 6/Friday April 7/Saturday April 8 First Pitch: 7 p.m./7 p.m./Noon Location: Columbia, S.C. Stadium: Founders Park Television/Video: Thursday – SEC Network; Friday – ESPNU; Saturday – ESPN2 (Tom Hart and Kyle Peterson) Radio: 107.5 The Game & The Gamecock Radio Network (Derek Scott and Tommy Moody) COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina (20-8, 6-3 SEC)) returns to SEC…

Columbia to Honor National Champion Gamecocks with Parade

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – Columbia Major Steve Benjamin and the City of Columbia plan to commemorate South Carolina’s NCAA Women’s Basketball National Championship with a parade on Sun., April 9, at 3 p.m. on Main Street. “These incredible young ladies and Coach Staley secured the bag by bringing home a national championship, and the entire community wants to congratulate them…

(11) Gamecocks Top Furman, 6-1 Tuesday

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – Sophomore infielder LT Tolbert went 2-for-4 with three RBI and freshman right-hander Cody Morris allowed just one run in five innings of work as sixth ranked South Carolina defeated Furman 6-1 on Tuesday night at Founders Park. Carolina in now 20-8 on the year, with the Paladins falling to 11-16. Morris allowed just four hits…

Gray and Davis Declare, Coates Invited to WNBA Draft

When the Gamecocks take the floor to defend their National Championship next season, they’ll be without three of their biggest contributors from 2016-17. Guards Allisha Davis and Kaela Davis each announced on Monday that they will be forgoing fifth seasons in their collegiate careers, declaring for the WNBA Draft. Each player sat out last season after transferring to USC from…

Gamecocks Claim Top Spot In Final USA Today Coaches Poll

COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina women’s basketball continued to make history this week after earning the No. 1 ranking in the final USA Today Top 25 Coaches Poll of the 2016-17 season. The top spot marks the highest finish ever for the Gamecocks, who downed Mississippi State 67-55 Sunday night to capture their first NCAA Championship. Carolina, which ended the…

South Carolina Hosts Furman On Tuesday Night

COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina (19-8) begins a four-game homestand on Tuesday night hosting Furman (11-15) at Founders Park. First pitch is 7 p.m. with the game available on SEC Network Plus as well as the Gamecock IMG Network including flagship station, 107.5 FM, “The Game.” PROBABLE PITCHING MATCHUP Tuesday South Carolina – Cody Morris (Fr. RHP) 1-0, 1.54 ERA,…