volleyball

Gamecock Equestrian/Volleyball Postponed Due to Hurricane Matthew

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – In anticipation of Hurricane Matthew, the University of South Carolina’s equestrian and volleyball matches versus the University of Georgia, scheduled for Friday, Oct. 7, have been postponed. A decision regarding Saturday’s football game against Georgia will be made later this week in consultation with state and local officials. In alignment with Richland County Government, the…

Gamecock Volleyball Grind Out Five-Set Win Over Tennessee Wednesday

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – Fans who stayed up late Wednesday night to watch South Carolina volleyball face Tennessee (10-5, 1-2 SEC) were treated to an instant classic, as the Gamecocks (13-1, 1-1) rallied time and time again to earn a five-set win. The match almost stretched into Thursday morning, but after 42 ties and 12 total lead changes, the dust…

Clemson Volleyball Falls In ACC Opener

BLACKSBURG, Va. (CAC) – Virginia Tech (6-6) came out on top in Clemson’s (5-8) conference opener, defeating the Tigers 3-0 (21-25, 20-25, 17-24). Leah Perri and Annie Carter led the offense while Sydney Moseley registered her third consecutive match with double-digit digs at libero for the Tigers. “Tonight really came down to first contact and Virginia Tech simply passed and…

Clemson Volleyball Set For ACC Opener

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) – ACC play begins this weekend as Clemson (5-7) travels to Virginia Tech (5-6) and Pittsburgh (9-3) for its first two conference matches of the season. Clemson enters conference play as one of the top serving teams in the ACC with several student-athletes statistically ranked among the best in the ACC as well. Winning the serve and…

Gamecock Volleyball Drops Conference Opener at Missouri

COLUMBIA, MO. (USC SID) – The South Carolina volleyball team opened the SEC season Wednesday night at Missouri (10-3, 1-0 SEC), and the Gamecocks (12-1, 0-1) saw their 12-match win streak ended in a 3-0 decision. 1st Set: The Gamecocks were tentative on the attack early in the first set, resorting to tips a rolls and Missouri built an early lead it would…

Gamecock Volleyball Opens SEC Play at Missouri

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – Hoping to match the program’s best start since 2012, the South Carolina volleyball team heads on the road Wednesday night to open the conference season at Missouri. The Gamecocks, currently one of just five undefeated teams remaining in Division I, will have their match air nationally on ESPNU at 9 p.m. ET with Courtney Lyle and Jenny…

Gamecocks Win Two Matches Saturday to Clinch Tournament Title

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – The South Carolina volleyball team ended the non-conference season with a pair of wins Saturday to close out the Gamecock Invitational, running its season record to 12-0. The Gamecocks beat William & Mary (6-7) in four sets and swept Gardner-Webb (8-5). Mikayla Shields earned tournament MVP after totaling 21 in the two Saturday matches and 40 for…

Gamecocks Clinch Tournament Title With Five-Set Thriller

STATESBORO, GA. (USC SID) – The South Carolina volleyball team survived another big test Saturday night, beating host Georgia Southern (6-5) in five sets in the final match of the Springhill Suites Invitational. Koko Atoa-Williams was named tournament MVP after finishing Saturday with 15 kills and 13 digs. She was joined on the all-tournament team by freshmen Alicia Starr and Mikayla Shields. The Gamecocks now…