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Four Gamecocks Open Jones Cup Invitational

By: CU SID

SEA ISLAND, Ga. (USC SID) — Four members of the University of South Carolina golf team are competing at the prestigious Jones Cup Invitational, held at the Ocean Forest Golf Club. Keenan Huskey, Matt NeSmith, Will Starke and Scott Stevens are spending the weekend playing alongside top amateurs from around the globe, with Starke leading the Carolina quartet after one round. Starke is tied for fifth…

Sessions Half Court Shot Makes #1 on SC’s Top 10 Plays

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Khadijah Sessions 70-foot, half court shot at the end of the 3rd quarter Thursday night against Kentucky was the #1 play on SportsCenter’s top 10 plays. Click the ESPN link below to watch. This 70-FOOT (!) shot by @GamecockWBB is an easy pick for @MazdaUSA #SCtop10. Khadijah Sessions has GAME! https://t.co/uAU2OmiO5L — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) February 5, 2016…

Women’s Basketball Game vs. No. 1 UConn Sold Out

By: USC SID

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — South Carolina women’s basketball will play in front of its first ever sold out crowd at Colonial Life Arena when the No. 2/2 Gamecocks host No. 1/1 UConn on Monday night, the Gamecock Athletics Ticket Office announced today. In the 18,000-seat facility, it will be the largest crowd ever to watch an NCAA women’s basketball…

Police Seek Person of Interest in Sexual Assault Case

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Columbia police are still searching for a person of interest in a sexual assault case. Police Chief Skip Holbrook said the assault occurred Saturday, January 30, between 3:15 am and 3:30 am in the 800 block of Barnwell Street in Columbia. If you have information about the investigation, or the identity of the person of interest please call 888-CRIME-SC; text to CRIMES…

Frank Martin Talks Georgia, Carrera, New Contract and SEC Schedule

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Frank Martin addressed the media Monday afternoon before (25) USC’s (19-2, 6-2 SEC) trip to Athens for an SEC game with Georgia (11-8, 4-4 SEC) Tuesday. Martin previewed the Georgia game, talked about Michael Carrera’s effort Saturday against Alabama, briefly spoke about the potential of signing a new contract and the back half of the SEC schedule….

Charleston Mayor Riley Speaker at USC’s Winter Graduation

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The longest-serving mayor in Charleston’s 345-year history is addressing graduates at the University of South Carolina as he leaves office. Ten-term Mayor Joe Riley delivers the winter commencement address Monday afternoon. It honors those earning baccalaureate, master’s and professional-degrees from all eight campuses. Riley is retiring next month after four decades terms in office. President Barack…