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Several sorority houses came together Aug. 16, 2026 at the Colonial Life Arena for Bid Day, the final day of sorority recruitment. Potential New Members open their bids to find out which sorority they were invited to join. They then meet their new sorority and celebrate together. Bid Day marks the end of the recruitment process and the start of their time in the sorority. This year, USC had its largest recruitment class ever, with 2,560 Potential New Members. It was also the largest recruitment class in the country this year.
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PHOTOS: USC makes history as 2,240 women receive bids in nation’s largest Panhellenic sorority recruitment

Aug. 17

Several sorority houses came together Aug. 16, 2026 at the Colonial Life Arena for Bid Day, the final day of sorority recruitment. Potential New Members open their bids to find out which sorority they were invited to join. They then meet their new sorority and celebrate together. Bid Day marks the end of the recruitment process and the start of their time in the sorority. This year, USC had its largest recruitment class ever, with 2,560 Potential New Members. It was also the largest recruitment class in the country this year.

A dream weekend unfolded at Founders Park as 12-year-old Gabriel Lyons of Lexington stepped into the world of University of South Carolina baseball. Gabriel, who lives with autism, was given a behind-the-scenes experience with the Gamecocks, organized by Dream on 3 and its USC chapter consisting of student athletes. The weekend included a limo sendoff from his school, a meeting with former Gamecock outfielder Evan Stone, a tour of campus featuring Williams-Brice Stadium and a media-style photoshoot, culminating with Gabriel throwing out the ceremonial first pitch before South Carolina's series upset win over the University of Kentucky.
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PHOTOS: 'Winning the sports lottery': Gabriel Lyons spends weekend at South Carolina

April 26

A dream weekend unfolded at Founders Park as 12-year-old Gabriel Lyons of Lexington stepped into the world of University of South Carolina baseball. Gabriel, who lives with autism, was given a behind-the-scenes experience with the Gamecocks, organized by Dream on 3 and its USC chapter consisting of student athletes. The weekend included a limo sendoff from his school, a meeting with former Gamecock outfielder Evan Stone, a tour of campus featuring Williams-Brice Stadium and a media-style photoshoot, culminating with Gabriel throwing out the ceremonial first pitch before South Carolina's series upset win over the University of Kentucky.

South Carolina supporters, many dressed in garnet and black, filled fan spaces and streets in Phoenix, Arizona, as they gathered for the NCAA Final Four. Fans posed for photos, played basketball-themed games and stopped to read displays, while others lingered outside the arena in jerseys bearing familiar names. Families, alumni and longtime supporters traveled across the country to be part of the moment.
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PHOTOS: Meet the fans who came out for the Gamecocks in the Final Four

April 7

South Carolina supporters, many dressed in garnet and black, filled fan spaces and streets in Phoenix, Arizona, as they gathered for the NCAA Final Four. Fans posed for photos, played basketball-themed games and stopped to read displays, while others lingered outside the arena in jerseys bearing familiar names. Families, alumni and longtime supporters traveled across the country to be part of the moment.

The Gamecock men's tennis team went up against the Vanderbilt Commodores at the Carolina Outdoor Tennis Center on April 4, 2026, for its Senior Day. The Gamecocks defeated the Commodores 4-1 with two doubles competition wins and four singles competition wins. The Gamecocks will go on the road this week to compete against Georgia on April 10 at 5:30 p.m.
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PHOTOS: Men's tennis Senior Day 4-1 victory over Vanderbilt

April 5

The Gamecock men's tennis team went up against the Vanderbilt Commodores at the Carolina Outdoor Tennis Center on April 4, 2026, for its Senior Day. The Gamecocks defeated the Commodores 4-1 with two doubles competition wins and four singles competition wins. The Gamecocks will go on the road this week to compete against Georgia on April 10 at 5:30 p.m.

The annual Cockstock concert, headlined by artists Social House, Weston Estate and Luh Tyler, took place at Blatt Field on March 24, 2026. The event was free to students, and the first 1,000 attendees were given free t-shirts. The trio of headlining artists gave performances that had students on their feet, each representing their respective styles of music: indie, R&B and hip-hop.
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PHOTOS: Weston Estate, Social House, Luh Tyler headline Cockstock 2026 at Blatt Field

March 25

The annual Cockstock concert, headlined by artists Social House, Weston Estate and Luh Tyler, took place at Blatt Field on March 24, 2026. The event was free to students, and the first 1,000 attendees were given free t-shirts. The trio of headlining artists gave performances that had students on their feet, each representing their respective styles of music: indie, R&B and hip-hop.

In its 13th annual event, March Badness hosted five teams in the Junior Roller Derby Association and four teams in the Women's Flat Track Derby Association from across the East Coast. The teams traveled to St. Andrews Park for the annual tournament to showcase their skills in blocking, jamming and strategic teamwork. Over the course of the weekend, skaters competed in intense matchups that highlighted both young rising stars and experienced veterans.
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Full contact, full community: March Badness highlights roller derby culture

March 22

In its 13th annual event, March Badness hosted five teams in the Junior Roller Derby Association and four teams in the Women's Flat Track Derby Association from across the East Coast. The teams traveled to St. Andrews Park for the annual tournament to showcase their skills in blocking, jamming and strategic teamwork. Over the course of the weekend, skaters competed in intense matchups that highlighted both young rising stars and experienced veterans.

On Feb. 27, 2026, former President Joe Biden visited Columbia and attended an event alongside U.S. Representative Jim Clyburn at the Columbia Museum of Art at 1515 Main St., Columbia, South Carolina. The event was to commemorate Biden’s win in the primary in this state six years ago, which was widely seen as giving his campaign the momentum to win Super Tuesday three days later and eventually the nomination. Biden’s diverse body of support was cited as the reason that he won the state, where the democratic electorate is nearly 60% Black.
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PHOTOS: Former President Joe Biden visits Columbia to be honored by the state Democratic Party

Feb. 28

On Feb. 27, 2026, former President Joe Biden visited Columbia and attended an event alongside U.S. Representative Jim Clyburn at the Columbia Museum of Art at 1515 Main St., Columbia, South Carolina. The event was to commemorate Biden’s win in the primary in this state six years ago, which was widely seen as giving his campaign the momentum to win Super Tuesday three days later and eventually the nomination. Biden’s diverse body of support was cited as the reason that he won the state, where the democratic electorate is nearly 60% Black.

South Carolina’s track and field teams finished strong to take home eight wins at the Carolina Classic meet on Feb. 6 and 7, 2026. Notable highlights include Teresa Cherotich, in her mile debut, finishing with a time of 4:48.87, while pole vaulter Khaliq Muhammad cleared a maximum height of 5.25 meters.
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PHOTOS: Gamecocks finish strong with eight wins at 2026 Carolina Classic

Feb. 7

South Carolina’s track and field teams finished strong to take home eight wins at the Carolina Classic meet on Feb. 6 and 7, 2026. Notable highlights include Teresa Cherotich, in her mile debut, finishing with a time of 4:48.87, while pole vaulter Khaliq Muhammad cleared a maximum height of 5.25 meters.

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