Gamecocks

No. 1 Seed Gamecocks To Face Alabama State In NCAA First Round Action

COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina women’s soccer (18-1-1) earned the program’s first No. 1 NCAA Tournament seed when the 64-team field was announced Monday afternoon. The second-ranked Gamecocks will host Alabama State University in the tournament’s opening round on Fri., Nov. 11, at Stone Stadium. Kickoff between Carolina and Hornets is scheduled for 7 p.m. “We’re honored to be a…

Bentley Named SEC Freshman of the Week

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) (November 7, 2016) – University of South Carolina quarterback Jake Bentley has been recognized as the SEC Freshman of the Week for his performance in the Gamecocks’ 31-21 win over Missouri on Saturday, the league office announced today. Bentley, a 6-3, 223-pounder from Opelika, Ala., made his third career start against the Tigers and turned in…

Gamecocks Serve Up a 3-0 Sweep of Georgia

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – Backed by one of its best games in the last decade behind the service line, the South Carolina volleyball team swept Georgia (13-12, 1-11 SEC) Sunday afternoon – 28-26, 25-18, 25-18 to run its season record to 17-7, 5-7 in the SEC. Mikayla Shields led the way with six aces and 11 kills, and the Gamecock offense hit…

WATCH: Gamecock Men Take Exhibition over Newberry 107-89

Sindarius Thornwell scored a game-high 34 points, hauled in 11 rebounds, and dished out a team-high five assists to lead USC to a 107-89 victory in their exhibition against Newberry Sunday. PJ Dozier and Duane Notice each added 17 as South Carolina shot 50 percent in their tune-up for the regular season. The Wolves, who started five guards and attempted…

WATCH: USC Women Win Exhibition over Benedict 120-49

The No. 4 Gamecocks shot 64 percent from the field as three different players posted 20 or more points in their 120-49 win over Benedict College in their only exhibition of the 2016-17 preseason. Freshman Mikiah Herbert Harrigan led the way with 23 points, while A’ja Wilson added 22 and Kaela Davis chipped in 20 for Dawn Staley’s squad that…

USC Basketball Hosts Newberry in Exhibition Sunday Evening

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — South Carolina welcomes Newberry for an exhibition contest at Colonial Life Arena on Sunday afternoon. The Wolves are led by head coach Dave Davis in his seventh season, and Carolina is led by fifth-year head coach Frank Martin. Admission is free to Sunday’s exhibition matchup. GAME STORYLINES – South Carolina is in its 109th season of varsity…

USC Women’s Hoops Hosts Benedict in Exhibition Game Sunday

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley prepares to open her ninth season as her Gamecocks will host Benedict for an exhibition game at Colonial Life Arena on Sun., Nov. 6, at 1:30 p.m. to open a women’s/men’s basketball doubleheader.   GAME INFORMATION Date: Sun., Nov. 6, 2016 Tipoff: 1:30 p.m. Location: Columbia, S.C. Arena: Colonial Life Arena (18,000) Tickets: Admission is free Broadcast: None   RANKINGS…

Gamecock Players Postgame Following Win over Missouri

Following their 31-21 win in the “Columbia Cup” over Missouri, hear from Gamecock players, including new program points leader Elliott Fry, TJ Holloman, Bryson Allen-Williams, and Hayden Hurst as they break down the success that have led to USC’s hot streak since their bye. Click the video above to see postgame coverage from ABC Columbia Sports. Categories: Local Sports, Sports,…