Gamecocks

Cuevas-Moore leads (5) Gamecocks to 66-63 win

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Bianca Cuevas-Moore had a career-high 25 points and No. 5 South Carolina held off Georgia 66-63 on Thursday night without injured All-American A’ja Wilson. Alaina Coates added her 52nd career double-double with 12 points and 11 rebounds for the Gamecocks (14-1, 4-0 Southeastern Conference). No doubt South Carolina missed Wilson, the 6-foot-5 scoring leader who sprained…

Coates and Wilson Land on Wooden Award Midseason Top 25

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – South Carolina senior center Alaina Coates and junior forward A’ja Wilson earned spots on the John R. Wooden Award Midseason Top 25, the Los Angeles Athletic Club announced. The Gamecocks are one of four programs to boast two players in contention for the prestigious honor, and this season marks the third year Wilson has been selected…

Gamecock Football to be Recognized Saturday

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – University of South Carolina Football will take part in Saturday’s halftime program during the men’s basketball game between the Gamecocks and Ole Miss. Head coach Will Muschamp will be on the court as Gamecock Athletics recognizes Jory Fleming. Fleming, a South Carolina senior who is one of 32 winners of the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship, will…

Former Gamecock Wins Web.com Tour Opener In Bahamas

GREAT EXUMA, Bahamas (USC SID) — Former Gamecock men’s golf All-American Kyle Thompson is back in the winner’s circle on the Web.com Tour, after posting a victory in the Bahamas Great Exuma Classic at Sandals Emerald Bay Wednesday evening with a final score of 286 (-2). He was the only player in the field to shoot under-par in the first Web.com Tour…

No. 5/5 Gamecocks Hosts Georgia Thursday

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — No. 5/5 South Carolina is back at Colonial Life Arena to host Georgia in a 7 p.m. tipoff on Thu., Jan. 12. The Gamecocks (13-1, 3-0 SEC) have won seven straight leading into their fourth SEC game of the season, while Georgia shook off a New Year’s Day loss at Missouri to win its home…

Thornwell’s 22 Leads Gamecocks To 70-60 Win At Tennessee

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (USC SID) — South Carolina (13-3, 3-0 SEC) picked up a 70-60 road win at Tennessee (8-8, 1-3 SEC) Wednesday night, as head coach Frank Martin earned career victory No. 200. Senior Sindarius Thornwell finished with 22 points, including 16 in the second half, as the Gamecocks improved to 3-0 in league play for the first time since…

Gamecock Football Adds Four Freshmen

COLUMBIA, S.C. (January 9, 2017) (USC SID) – The Gamecock football program has announced that four true freshmen have enrolled as mid-year signees and began classes today at the University of South Carolina. They will participate in winter workouts and will go through the 15 spring practice dates with the returning players, beginning February 25. SUMMIE CARLAY Offensive Lineman 6-5,…

Muschamp Tabs Eric Wolford as Offensive Line Coach

COLUMBIA, S.C. (January 9, 2017) (USC SID) – Eric Wolford has been named the University of South Carolina’s offensive line coach, Gamecocks’ head coach Will Muschamp announced today. It will mark Wolford’s second stint in Columbia, as he previously served on Steve Spurrier’s staff during the 2009 campaign. Wolford will replace Shawn Elliott, who was named the head coach at…

Two Gamecocks to Participate in Tropical Bowl

COLUMBIA, S.C. (January 9, 2017) – Two University of South Carolina senior football players have been selected to play in the second annual Tropical Bowl, which will be held in Daytona Beach, Fla. on Sunday, January 15. Gamecock defensive end Marquavius Lewis and defensive back Jordan Diggs will play for the National (Red) Team, which will be coached by Mike…

Wilson Shines As Gamecocks Push Past Florida On The Road

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (USC SID) – A dominant defensive showing in the second quarter and strong first-half performances from juniors A’ja Wilson and Allisha Gray catapulted No. 5/5 South Carolina to an 81-62 victory over Florida Sunday afternoon at the Exactech Arena. The win kept the Gamecocks unbeaten in the SEC at 3-0 and improved their overall record to 13-1. Florida…