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Gamecock Tight End Hayden Hurst Nominated for Burlsworth Trophy

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — University of South Carolina sophomore tight end Hayden Hurst is one of 52 players nominated for the Burlsworth Trophy, the Springdale (Ark.) Rotary Club announced today. The Burlsworth Trophy is given to the most outstanding football player in American who began his career as a walk-on and has shown outstanding performance on the field. Each…

Kelly Nominated for Ray Guy Award

COLUMBIA, S.C. (October 31, 2016) (USC SID) — University of South Carolina senior punter Sean Kelly is one of 66 collegiate punters nominated for the 2016 Ray Guy Award, the Augusta Sports Council announced today. Kelly, a 5-10, 190-pounder from Oakland, Fla., has booted 51 punts this season for a 41.6-yard average. Of his 51 punts, 22 have been inside…

King Named SEC Defensive Player of the Week

COLUMBIA, S.C. (October 31, 2016) — University of South Carolina junior cornerback Jamarcus King has been named the SEC Defensive Player of the Week for his performance in the Gamecocks’ 24-21 upset win over No. 18 Tennessee Saturday night. King, a 6-2, 180-pounder from Mobile, Ala., intercepted two Joshua Dobbs’ passes in the win. His first interception set up the…

Gamecocks Swept by Texas A&M

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USD SID) – The South Carolina volleyball team dropped a straight-set match to Texas A&M Sunday afternoon, 20-25, 18-25, 19-25. The loss moves the Gamecocks back to 15-7, 3-7 in SEC play, while the Aggies won their third straight and are now 14-7 overall (8-2 SEC). 1st Set: The Aggies claimed the opening set with a wire-to-wire win, 25-20, using…

Gamecock Basketball Single-Game Tickets On Sale

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – Select South Carolina men’s and women’s basketball single-game tickets go on sale to the general public on Mon., Oct. 31, at 10 a.m. For the women’s games, general admission tickets for all games except vs. Tennessee will go on sale for $8 for adult and $4 for youth (17 and under). For the men’s games, all single-game…

Staley Hosting “Women Empowering the Game” Clinic Sunday

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – South Carolina women’s basketball head coach Dawn Staley announces additional details about her Women Empowering the Game coaches’ clinic, set for Sun., Oct. 30, 1-6 p.m. at Colonial Life Arena. The clinic will feature presentations from various WNBA coaches as Staley brings some of the best minds in the game of women’s basketball to South Carolina. Registration…