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Tina Roy Signs with Atlanta Dream

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Former Gamecock Guard Tina Roy has signed a contract with the Atlanta Dream, according to USC Head Coach Dawn Staley. Staley took to twitter today to announce the signing.   Yasssss congrats to Tina Roy on being signed by the @AtlantaDream….do what @GamecockWBB does in training camp & your dream starts in ATL! — dawnstaley (@dawnstaley)…

Bentley Verbally Commits To Gamecocks

By Sports Department - Tim Hill

One future Gamecock will have a unique insight into what the Carolina coaching staff is thinking.  Jake Bentley, son of USC running backs coach and longtime Byrnes high school coach Bobby Bentley, verbally committed to Carolina football Thursday.  ESPN rates Bentley as the #2 QB prospect in the country for the class of 2017. Bobby Bentley was on the staff…

WATCH: USC creates dream wedding for Bluffton couple

A Bluffton couple tied the note Monday night, thanks to the efforts of a wedding hospitality class at the University of South Carolina

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -A Bluffton couple tied the note Monday night, thanks to the efforts of a wedding hospitality class at the University of South Carolina. Henry Simmons, 30, married his girlfriend of a year-and-a-half, Lea Scavo, 24, in front of family, friends and some anxious USC students at the River Roads and Jasmine House and Gardens. The 45 students,…

NeSmith Earns 2nd Straight SEC Weekly Honor

By USC SID

BIRMINGHAM, AL (USC SID) — University of South Carolina Men’s Golf senior Matt NeSmith was honored as Southeastern Conference Men’s Golfer of the Week, the league announcedon Wednesday. The SEC award is the second in a row for the senior from North Augusta, S.C., and his third career player of the week laurel. NeSmith garnered his second straight SEC Golfer of the…

USC Earns No. 1 Seed in NCAA Tournament

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — For the third straight time, the Lady Gamecocks will be a number one seed in the NCAA women’s tournament. Hundreds of fans showed up Monday night to the Colonial Life Arena as the announcement was made. The Team will open up against Jacksonville Friday night at 7:30pm at Colonial Life Arena. If they come out on…

USC Softball Tosses First No-Hitter In Six Years

By USC SID

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — In the first no-hitter in six years, South Carolina (14-2) blanked Western Carolina (11-5) 1-0 on Wednesday evening at Carolina Softball Stadium at Beckham Field. Junior pitchers Nickie Blue (4-2) and Jessica Elliott combined on the no-hit effort, with Blue tossing the first five innings, striking out six, and Elliott taking the final two, fanning…

Page A Candidate For Senior CLASS Award

By USC SID

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — Gamecock All-American left fielder Alaynie Page ranked as one of 30 candidates for the Senior CLASS Award. A first-team All-American a year ago, Page set new Gamecock records for on-base percentage, slugging percentage and home runs while leading the team offensively in nearly every major category. The Boiling Springs, S.C., native also stood among the…

Despite Calipari Ejection, Kentucky Stomps USC

COLUMBIA, S.C. – A sellout crowd made for an exciting atmosphere Saturday as the No. 20 South Carolina Gamecocks (21-4, 8-4 SEC) hosted No. 22/21 Kentucky (19-6, 9-3). The Wildcats built up a big lead late in the first half and rode it to an 89-62 win, snapping the Gamecocks’ perfect record at home this season. Michael Carrera led the way for the…