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Thornwell Returns to Face Nemesis Georgia Tonight

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — South Carolina begins the 2017 Southeastern Conference season on Wednesday when it travels to face Georgia (7 p.m. ET, ESPNU) in Athens. The Gamecocks aim to snap a four-game UGA win streak in the series. The meeting marks the 50th all-time between the Gamecocks and Bulldogs in Athens. GAME STORYLINES – South Carolina is in its 109th…

Gamecocks End Thornwell’s Suspension, Senior Returning to Court

After missing the final six non-conference games, indefinitely suspended for a violation of athletic department policy, Sindarius Thornwell is returning to the Gamecocks’ lineup. USC head coach Frank Martin announced that both he and athletic director Ray Tanner went over the situation and have approved the star senior’s change in status in a statement released earlier Monday: “Sindarius has taken…

After Bowl Loss, Muschamp Ready to Recruit

For the answers on how to continue elevating the Gamecocks program, Will Muschamp is ready to find them on the recruiting trail after Carolina’s 46-39 overtime loss to South Florida in the Birmingham Bowl. Click the video above from ABC Columbia Sports to hear coach from after the game. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, USC Gamecocks Tags: Birmingham Bowl, Gamecocks

Carolina Travels To Face Memphis Friday Night

COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina concludes the non-conference portion of its regular season when it travels to face Memphis on Friday (9 p.m. ET/ESPNU) at FedExForum. The meeting marks the 25th all-time between the two schools, and just the second regular season meeting since the 1990-91 campaign. South Carolina looks for its first-ever road win in the series against the Tigers…

Gamecocks Can’t Complete Bowl Comeback vs. USF

BIRMINGHAM, AL (WOLO) — The Gamecocks almost did it. Trailing 39-21, USC looked on the verge of a blowout loss to 25th-ranked South Florida Thursday afternoon in the Birmingham Bowl. But slowly, the Gamecocks chipped away, scoring 18 unanswered points on their way to force overtime. USC’s comeback was fueled by back-to-back touchdowns in the fourth quarter. The first, a…

Birmingham Bowl Postgame Report, USC Falls to USF

Carolina erased an 18 point second half defecit to force overtime in a memorable and climactic Birmingham Bowl between the Gamecocks and South Florida. Yet the Bulls scored on the first play of overtime and forced a fourth USC turnover on the final possession, cutting the garnet and black’s comeback short 46-39. Sports Director Mike Gillespie, on site at historic…

Muschamp Relying on Bentley to be a Matador Against Bulls

Carolina’s entire season changed after entering their bye week with a 2-4 mark. That’s when Will Muschamp and his coaching staff decided to end true freshman quarterback Jake Bentley’s redshirt season and play him in the regular season. What happened next was the exact offensive spark the Gamecocks needed, leading to a 4-2 run that allowed USC to become bowl…

Gamecocks Get Back on Track vs. D-II Lander 90-62

COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina (10-2) posted a 90-62 victory versus instate foe Lander (3-7) Tuesday night at Colonial Life Arena. Freshman Rakym Felder led the team with a career-high 20 points after going 5-for-7 from the 3-point line. The Bearcats scored the game’s first hoop, but Carolina went on an 11-0 run to take an 11-2 lead with 15:32 left in the…