Freshman guard MiLaysia Fulwiley joined the South Carolina women's basketball team as one of the top individual talents in the country. The early parts of her debut season were defined by highlight-reel plays, and Fulwiley has become one of the Gamecocks' top producers on both offense and defense.
The South Carolina men's basketball team lost its seven-game win streak to Auburn on Wednesday. The Gamecocks could not keep up with the Tigers' dominant shooting performance and ability to capitalize off of turnovers throughout the game.
Third-year exercise science student Meredith McFadden became the first bullpen catcher for a Power Five conference baseball team when she joined South Carolina's team in 2022. Since then, McFadden has used her childhood love of the game and dream of being a Gamecock to motivate her. She's now become a major support system to the team and someone who is consistently giving feedback, head coach Mark Kingston said.
Sophomore forward Ashlyn Watkins has become one of the Gamecocks' standout contributors this season. Her playing time has doubled since her freshman season, where she has displayed her all-around offensive game. Watkins has averaged 9.3 points and 7.3 rebounds so far in the 2023-24 season.
Graduate student guard Ta'Lon Cooper is making the most of his final year of college basketball. Since transferring to the Gamecocks, Cooper has been an offensive leader and has held key roles in South Carolina's historic wins over top 10 opponents this season.
South Carolina continued its pursuit of a second-straight undefeated regular season with an 83- 65 win over No. 11 UConn. The Gamecocks' efficient shooting and lockdown defense helped lead the team to victory.
The South Carolina baseball team will be looking to overcome uncertainty on defense with returning hitters as it enters the 2024 season. The Gamecocks are coming into the season the No. 25 team in the nation as it prepares for another run to the Super Regionals.
After a slow first half, the South Carolina Men's basketball team overcame its offensive struggles to beat Vanderbilt 75-60. Freshman forward Collin Murray-Boyles played a pivotal role in the Gamecocks' victory over the Commodores, extending the team's win streak to seven consecutive games.
The Daily Gamecock spoke with Stratton Stave, the sports editor at The Daily Campus, to discuss the South Carolina women's basketball team's upcoming contest against UConn. Stave predicts that the Gamecocks will win by double-digit points against the Huskies in their matchup on Sunday.
National Girls and Women in Sports Day is celebrated annually during the first week of February. This year, female alumnae of the University of South Carolina's School of Journalism and Mass Communications working in sports are using the holiday as a means to reflect on the industry's progression during their careers.
No. 15 South Carolina men's basketball defeated Ole Miss 68-65 to extend its winning streak to six games. Freshman forward Collin Murray-Boyles excelled with 16 points and nine rebounds, along with a clutch block late in the game.
South Carolina's two basketball teams have a combined 40-3 record, the best of any NCAA Division I university in the country. The teams' head coaches, Dawn Staley and Lamont Paris, have received extensive support this season from fellow coaches within and outside the university.
South Carolina men's basketball ended a nearly seven-year drought of being ranked outside the Associated Press poll on Monday. The Gamecocks are the No. 15 team in the country.
The No. 1 South Carolina women's basketball team defeated Ole Miss 85-56 on Sunday to advance to 21-0 on the season. The team took advantage of offensive rebounds and capitalized on second-chance points to stay ahead of the Rebels throughout both halves.
The Gamecock softball team is looking to build upon energy and confidence from the 2023 postseason run to open the 2024 season. With many players returning, head coach Beverly Smith believes team will be able to build upon the spark it had at the end of the last season. South Carolina will begin its season when it hosts the Carolina Classic from Feb. 9 to 11 at Beckham Field.
The South Carolina men’s basketball team extended its win streak to five after defeating Georgia 72-62 in Athens on Saturday. The Gamecocks are now 19-3, 7-2 SEC and will look to become ranked for the first time this season.
The No. 2 South Carolina men's tennis team lost its first match of the season 4-3 to NC State. Doubles play continued to let the Gamecocks down, as the team could not come back from dropping the first point.
