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Gamecock Women’s Soccer Ranked No. 24 In NSCAA Preseason Poll

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – For the third-straight year, South Carolina women’s soccer will open its season ranked in the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) poll. The Gamecocks checked in at No. 24 in the organization’s first set of rankings that were released on Tuesday. South Carolina is one of five SEC schools to make the NSCAA Top-25,…

Orioles Reacquire Former Gamecock Steve Pearce

BALTIMORE (AP) — The Orioles reacquired infielder-outfielder Steve Pearce from Tampa Bay on Monday, sending the Rays minor league catcher Jonah Heim. The 33-year-old Peace played for the Orioles from 2012-15 and hit .258 with 43 homers and 116 RBIs. He signed with Tampa Bay last winter and is batting .309 this season with 10 homers and 50 RBIs. “It’s…

Spurrier Back To Being A Gator

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida has named former coach Steve Spurrier an ambassador and consultant for the school’s athletic department. Athletic director Jeremy Foley made the announcement Friday, welcoming Spurrier “back home.” Foley says “it’s only fitting that at this point in his career he is back in Gainesville.” Spurrier stepped down as South Carolina’s coach last season, but stopped…

Gamecocks Introduce Mini Ticket Plan

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — University of South Carolina Athletics announced today the Mini Helmet Mini Plan for the 2016 Gamecock football season. The Mini Helmet Mini Plan provides fans the opportunity to attend the Texas A&M game on Saturday, October 1, plus at least two additional games, with fans choosing from among the UMass, Tennessee, Missouri or Western Carolina…