Garnet And Black Attack 3 hours ago
Gamecock women dominate defensively, handle UCLA 59-43
Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports Onward and upward for South Carolina. The top-seeded South Carolina Gamecocks turned in another vintage performance on defense and on the boards, overwhelming the fourth-seeded UCLA Bruins 59-43 on Saturday in the Greenville 1 Regional to earn their third straight trip to the Elite Eight. Much like they did in November’s meeting against the Bruins, star forward Aliyah Boston and fellow big Kamilla Cardoso put on a clinic in the post: Boston scored just eight points, but pulled down 14 boards and nabbed two blocks, while Cardoso netted 10...
Garnet And Black Attack 14 hours ago
No. 11 South Carolina vs. No. 22 Missouri game 3 recap: Gamecocks walk off Tigers with 5-4 win in extras, sweep series
The Big Spur USC played bonus baseball for the first time all season and stayed undefeated in conference play No. 11 South Carolina needed extra innings for the first time this year, but it was worth it as they walked off No. 22 Missouri for the second time this series, winning 5-4 and locking up a sweep. Both teams were scoreless until the fourth inning, when the Gamecocks got on the board after Talmadge LeCroy walked with two outs and Carson Hornung hit a homer to give them a 2-0 lead. That was short-lived though, as the Tigers tied things up at 2-2 in the next inning...
Garnet And Black Attack 19 hours ago
No. 11 South Carolina vs. No. 22 Missouri game 2 recap: Gamecocks trounce Tigers 8-1
The Big Spur USC stays undefeated in conference play and locked up another series win No. 11 South Carolina cruised to another victory in the first game of Saturday’s doubleheader against No. 22 Missouri, winning 8-1. The Gamecocks got on the board early, going up 2-0 in the first inning when Gavin Casas singled with one out and Ethan Petry went yard. That score held until the fourth, when the Tigers scored their only run of the game courtesy of a Ty Wilmsmeyer double that made it 2-1. USC answered in the bottom of the inning, regaining a two-run lead thanks to a...
Garnet And Black Attack Mar 25, 2023
Gamecock women face off against fourth-seeded UCLA in Sweet 16
Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports A rematch in the NCAA Tournament awaits. South Carolina’s march through madness and along the path of its title defense continues today at 2 p.m., when the No. 1 overall seed squares off in a postseason rematch with the fourth-seeded UCLA Bruins (27-9) in the Greenville 1 Regional. Earlier this season in the non-conference portion of their schedule, the Gamecocks found themselves in a dogfight with the Bruins, emerging victorious in a 73-64 win that they had to work for. Post play saved the day for USC, with Kamilla Cardoso and Aliyah...
thestate Mar 25, 2023
Why South Carolina thinks Torrian Gray is ‘best defensive backs coach in the world’
Shane Beamer isn’t exactly one to mince words. The Gamecocks’ coach open and honest — perhaps almost too much, at times. That certainly doesn’t change when asked about his ex-Virginia …
Garnet And Black Attack Mar 24, 2023
No. 11 South Carolina vs. No. 22 Missouri game 1 recap: Gamecocks beat Tigers 9-8 in walkoff
The Big Spur USC rallied in a thrilling ninth inning to stay undefeated in the SEC No. 11 South Carolina was largely unimpressive at the plate for a lot of the first game in the series against No. 22 Missouri, but they came through in the end, walking off with a 9-8 win on Friday night. The Gamecocks got on the board first, taking a 4-0 lead in the second inning after Talmadge LeCroy got hit by a pitch with one out, Caleb Denny and Dylan Brewer walked to load the bases, and Will McGillis hit a grand slam. The Tigers answered in the top of the third, making it 4-2 thanks...
Garnet And Black Attack Mar 24, 2023
South Carolina star GG Jackson declares for NBA Draft
Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK As expected. After just one season with the Gamecocks, star forward GG Jackson will begin the professional chapter of his basketball career. The 6-foot-9, 215-pound freshman averaged 15.4 points and 5.9 rebounds per game, good enough to lead the squad and net him a spot on the SEC’s All-Freshman team. Jackson, who was a one-time North Carolina commitment before spurning the Tar Heels for his home state program, was a five-star recruit and rated South Carolina’s top prospect coming out of high school. Similarly,...
thestate Mar 23, 2023
Photos: South Carolina football’s March 23 spring practice
Shane Beamer, Spencer Rattler and the USC Gamecocks practice on March 23, 2023. …
thestate Mar 23, 2023
Gamecocks QB legend appears, offense comes into focus during South Carolina practice
South Carolina spring football is off and running. The Gamecocks held their fifth practice of the spring on Thursday. The first six periods of the session were open to reporters …
thestate Mar 22, 2023
How two Gamecocks defenders fought through mental side of season-ending injuries
Terrell Dawkins doesn’t give off the vibe of a man who sheds too many tears. He’s a hulking 6-foot-4, 260-pound defensive lineman who looks the part. He’s forceful in punching …
thestate Mar 22, 2023
Nate Adkins has sights set on NFL career, and maybe not as a tight end
Most of the South Carolina players were done with their Pro Day drills. Nate Adkins, though, had a little more to show NFL scouts. Adkins, the Gamecocks tight end, spent …
Garnet And Black Attack Mar 21, 2023
No. 11 South Carolina at Charlotte game recap: Gamecocks fall to 49ers 6-2
The Big Spur USC lost a midweek game for the first time this season No. 11 South Carolina went on the road and left the offense behind, putting up a lackluster showing at the plate on the way to a 6-2 loss to Charlotte. The Gamecocks had the bases loaded in the second inning but couldn’t capitalize, and both teams were scoreless until the 49ers scored almost all of their runs in the third. After a walk, a wild pitch and an error gave Charlotte a couple of base runners, Blake Jackson and and Jack Dragum both singled to get the runners home and make it 2-0. Cam Fisher...
thestate Mar 21, 2023
Former Gamecock Shaq Wilson lands first NFL job, report says
A South Carolina assistant coach and ex-Gamecocks player is headed to the NFL. Defensive analyst Shaq Wilson is reportedly joining the New York Jets staff as an assistant defensive line …
thestate Mar 21, 2023
Gamecocks aren’t punting on Beamer Ball focus any time soon
Times have changed since Shane Beamer’s playing days. A long-snapper and receiver under legendary father Frank Beamer at Virginia Tech, Shane quipped that specialists were often used more as grounds …
thestate Mar 21, 2023
‘Every opportunity is a blessing.’ USC’s Dakereon Joyner embraces position switch
It’s been a time of adjustment for Dakereon Joyner on and off the field as he prepares for his final season at South Carolina. Off the field, Joyner became a …
