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Watch: USC Fills Donation Trucks to Baton Rouge

COLUMBIA, S.C. COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–(USC) — Because of the overwhelming compassion of the Midlands community, the Gamecock football equipment truck has been filled with donations for Baton Rouge flood relief. A second truck is being filled today and anticipated to be full after this evening’s soccer game.  The truck is located on Heyward Street next to Dodie Anderson Academic Center. …

Gamecocks Receive Preseason Accolades from College Soccer News

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Preseason accolades continue to roll in for South Carolina men’s soccer as the Gamecocks were ranked No. 21 in the College Soccer News 2016 Preseason National Poll, while senior midfielder Danny Deakin was named to the publication’s 2016 Preseason All-America Second Team. Carolina, which was ranked No. 24 entering the season by the National Soccer Coaches Association of…

Former Gamecock Scheper Competes in Olympic High Jump Qualifiers

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL. (USC SID) – 2015 South Carolina graduate Jeannelle Scheper made her Olympic debut Thursday morning, competing in the qualifying round of the women’s high jump. Scheper, who was competing for her home country of Saint Lucia, finished 25th overall and went out at 1.89 meters (6-2 ¼). She will not advance to the Saturday final. Scheper opened with a miss…

Jackie Bradley Jr.’s HR Powers Red Sox to 8-1 Win Over Orioles

Boston Red Sox’s Jackie Bradley Jr., right, celebrates his two-run home run with Mookie Betts during the third inning of a baseball game as Baltimore Orioles catcher Matt Wieters, back center, waits Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) BALTIMORE (AP) — David Price allowed four hits before a rainstorm stopped play for good after six innings, and…

Five Gamecocks Land On SEC Soccer Preseason Watch List

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – Five South Carolina women’s soccer players were named to the SEC soccer coaches’ preseason watch list, the league announced on Wednesday afternoon. Seniors Kaleigh Kurtz, Paige Bendell, Chelsea Drennan and Sophie Groff earned the nod along with junior forward and 2015 Third-Team NSCAA All-American Savannah McCaskill. The 24th season of women’s soccer in the SEC…

USC Lettermen’s Golf Tourney Set

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – The 34th annual University of South Carolina Lettermen’s Association golf tournament will take place on Friday, October 7, 2016, at Cobblestone Park. Cobblestone Park is located at 280 University Club Parkway in Blythewood, S.C. The first 120 golfers to sign up and pay the entry fee will be guaranteed a spot in this year’s outing,…

Gamecocks Announce Field For Darius Rucker Intercollegiate

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – South Carolina women’s golf, in partnership with Long Cove Club and country music star Darius Rucker, released the sixth annual Darius Rucker Intercollegiate field, announcing 17 participants for next spring’s tournament. The event will be held March 3-5 at Long Cove Club’s nationally acclaimed golf course in Hilton Head Island. The 54-hole tournament will again…