The South Carolina Gamecocks defeated the University of Connecticut Huskies 64-49 in the National Championship on April 4, 2022. This is the second time head coach Dawn Staley has led the Gamecocks to a national title after the 2017 team secured USC's first women's basketball national championship win.
An aquatic sandstorm takes place in Columbia, SC after the women's NCAA championship victory on April 3, 2022. At the end of the fourth quarter, fans stormed the reflection pond and the sandstorm began.
South Carolina students cheer on the women’s basketball team at a watch party in the Russell House Theater on April 3, 2022. The watch party was hosted by Gamecock Entertainment.
South Carolina women's basketball prepares for the national championship during an open practice and media availabilities in Minneapolis, MN on Saturday, April 2, 2022.
Columbia residents gather for the SC inaugural Columbia Brick Con; a Lego centered charity event held by SC Bricks on April 2, 2022. SC Bricks, a SC adult Lego fan group, showcased and sold Lego creations to help raise money for the Epworth's Children's Home.
With a 72-59 victory over No. 1 Louisville on Friday April, 1, South Carolina has officially advanced to the NCAA National Championship game on Sunday, April 3.
South Carolina advances to the Elite Eight after defeating North Carolina 69-61 on March 25, 2022
The 40th Annual St. Pat's in Five Points Parade took place this past Saturday, March 19, 2022. The festival included a variety of performances, food, and parade spectacles from colorful floats to marching band fanfare.
The South Carolina men's basketball team beat Missouri on Tuesday night 73-69.
Community members and supporters of NEDA walk across USC's campus on Feb. 26, 2022.The NEDA Walk took place as a charity event raise support, money, and awareness for those who effected by eating disorders.
The South Carolina softball team couldn't come away with a win in the Carolina Classic. The Gamecocks lost to Miami (OH), Virginia Tech and Ohio State.
Back II Black returned to USC this year, allowing students from all across campus join together in gala dresses, suits and their favorite sneakers for a night of luxury and celebration on Feb. 25, 2022. The Back II Black Gala also showcased a variety of performances including original songs, dancing and spoken word poetry.
The University of South Carolina is home to a large variety of clubs that allow students to get involved with new interests, hobbies, sports and activities. From brand new clubs like Art Therapy, which is a club that had its second meeting in February 2022, to fast-paced sports clubs like boxing club, triathlon club and the Carolina Movement Club, USC has no shortage of organizations for its students to find a place to be themselves. Whether students are into dancing, exercising or even drinking soda, USC has a community for them. Club members from each and every organization said they get a sense of community from coming to practices, meetings and events.
The Carolina campus is home to several animals including birds, squirrels and cats. Students walk from class to class in pathways inhabited by a wide variety of cute critters and cats.
The Gamecock baseball team faced off against UNC Greensboro at Founders Park in their opening series. South Carolina won the series by beating UNCG in extra innings of its final game on Feb. 20, 2022.
The South Carolina women's basketball team beat Auburn 75-38 on Feb. 17, 2022. Junior guard Zia Cooke led the team with 20 points.
The South Carolina softball team opened up its season in with the Gamecock Invitational on Feb. 11. The three day invitational saw the Gamecocks finish the weekend with a 3-1 record, defeating Virginia, Lipscomb, and George Washington.
The Daily Gamecock made USC-related Valentine's Day cards to share with their loved ones and fellow Gamecocks.
USC's NAACP chapter holds a student-run protest on Feb. 5, 2022. The chapter led members of the USC community to the State House in a walk advocating for the end of the controversial Heritage Act.
